Bsis 425:Economics Of Information Question Paper
Bsis 425:Economics Of Information
Course:Information Science
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2010
ECONOMICS OF INFORMATION (BSIS 425) 3rd Trimester 2010
FACULTY : COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT : INFORMATION SCIENCE
TIME : 2 HOURS
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INSTRUCTIONS Answer THREE Questions in Section A and TWO Questions in Section B
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SECTION A
Question 1
Explain why information is considered as a resource. (10marks)
Question 2
Discuss five factors dependent on library demand. (10marks)
Question 3
Explain how you would measure the level of satisfaction among library users. (10marks)
Question 4
What are the main problems faced by information suppliers? (10marks)
SECTION B
Question 5
Discuss the elements of a good library budget (20marks)
Question 6
Explain why you think procuring library services and materials through tendering and bidding is important. (20marks)
Question 7
Discuss the value of competition in provision of library and information services. (20marks)
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