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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