Sistemas de informações gerenciais auxiliando no agronegócio: um estudo multicaso

Abstract

In the current scenario, companies are in a constant search for competitive advantage, looking to stand out before the others. One of the tools for the pursuit of success is access to information, for it is through her that the manager be able to organize the entity and make correct decisions at the right time, which is only possible with the aid of information technology. With this, the demand for financial control software and data storage has increased considerably. In this context, the objective was to identify the advantages perceived by managers in the use of software management, and analyze their influence in the decision making process related to agribusiness companies, in Dom Pedrito, Rio Grande do Sul. Collected data here were obtained through interview featured open and closed form, with managers or managers, who are usually in charge of taking decisions, three companies located in the municipality in question, calling on a multi-case study. Companies expressed satisfaction with the agility of the information required both in the range of results that a system provides in its various sectors of the organization. Exemplifying the features highlighted are the formulation of a database with information from customers, suppliers and products, enabling better strategic planning. Thus, this work shows the relevance of a Management Information System in business management for decision making, proving that in whatever scenario, a good Management Information System is a key factor in making fast and secure decision, provided that you have good training, which proved to be an item of great importance to the smooth running of productivity and correct data feed from each organization.