Bsis 338:Business Information Sources And Services Question Paper
Bsis 338:Business Information Sources And Services
Course:Information Science
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2011
FACULTY : COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT : INFORMATION SCIENCE
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS Answer THREE Questions in Section A and TWO in Section B
SECTION A
Question 1
Briefly describe FIVE types of business information services that are provided in business organization. (10marks)
Question 2
“Information is an essential commodity for operational development of modern business organizations”. Briefly discuss. (10marks)
Question 3
Briefly describe FOUR sources of information in business information services. (10marks)
Question 4
Briefly discuss the weaknesses and strengths of an electronic security system. (10marks)
SECTION B
Question 5
Using examples, explain FOUR strategies in collection development process and FIVE challenges faced by the management of business information services. (20marks)
Question 6
Using relevant examples explain FIVE different types of business information that serve decision making needs of managers and executives in business industry and government. (20marks)
Question 7
With relevant examples, explain FIVE strategies that one can use to market and publicise business information services. (20marks)
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