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Some management scholars have argued that the use of MIS systems has reduced the need for tall management structures. Do you agree or disagree with this conclusion?

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I do agree, but I think the more important factor is that MIS systems have changed the management structure to be more supportive because of the MIS systems. Many large companies were run (as many still are) under the tall management structure. This limited direct contact from the highest hierarchy levels with the regular employees. One of the main problems with this type of structure is that it establishes a corporate culture of ...

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