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Roles and Responsibilities:
The different executive positions at MIS department within the organization are as follows:
- Chief Information Officer (CIO) – The main role of CIO is to oversee the use of MIS. They will ensure that MIS is strategically aligned with business objectives.
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – The responsibility of CTO is to ensure the throughput, availability, reliability, speed, and accuracy of MIS...
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