Bsis 425:Economics Of Information Question Paper
Bsis 425:Economics Of Information
Course:Information Science
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
ECONOMICS OF INFORMATION (BSIS 425) 2ND TRIMESTER 2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2012 (EVENING) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT : INFORMATION SCIENCE
UNIT CODE : BSIS 425
UNIT TITLE : ECONOMICS OF INFORMATION
TIME : 2 HOURS
SECTION A (COMPULSORY – 30 MARKS)
Question One
Citing appropriate examples, explain the importance of economics of information. (10 Marks)
Question Two
Discuss FIVE factors that determine information supply in Kenya. (10 Marks)
Question Three
Describe FIVE elements of a good library budget. (10 Marks)
SECTION B – Answer two questions (40 Marks)
Question Four
Using examples discuss the economic value of libraries and archives in Kenya. (20 Marks)
Question Five
Describe the indicators of good project implementation in libraries and record centers. (20 Marks)
Question Six
Competition is an avoidable element in the achievement of profit and survival. Discuss using examples. (20 Marks)
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