It also simplifies the training problem by providing a single interface and database. The subject organization's IS department is currently investigating Intranet and multimedia database possibilities. V. Conclusions Organizations should create a set of policies and standards to ensure that OM functions are recognized in the system development phase, that they are consistent, and that the resulting OMIS has a greater degree of integration than the OMIS found in this study. Intranet technology provides the promise of a relatively cheap infrastructure upon which a highly integrated OMIS can be built. This would significantly improve the effectiveness of the OMIS and the organization using it.
Poor integration requires more training as users have to learn multiple systems.
The finding that the ability to use the OMIS is a basic skill means that trainers can link IS training requirements to specific job functions. However, in the subject organization, the training group has not provided this linkage. Improved integration will lead to lower training costs. This study found that training was required on a large number of systems utilizing different interfaces and different databases. Integrating the OMIS into a single platform, such as through an Intranet, eliminates the need for training on multiple interfaces and databases.