Question
Enumerate information needs of management.

Answer

Some of the most important information required for managing a business are the following:
  1. Financial information such as income generated, expenses incurred, assets and liabilities of the business.
  2. Administrative information such as list of employees, their service records, list and location of assets.
  3. General information such as governing laws, regulations, obligations of the company etc.

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