Bsis 425:Economics Of Information Question Paper
Bsis 425:Economics Of Information
Course:Information Science
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2011
ECONOMICS OF INFORMATION (BSIS 425) 1st Trimester 2011
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 it is important to study economics of information. (10marks)
Question 2
Describe five characteristics of a good library budget. (10marks)
Question 3
Discuss two main factors that determine supply of newspapers and magazines in Kenya.(10marks)
Question 4
Explain five solutions to the problems faced by libraries in Kenya. (10marks)
SECTION B
Question 5
Discuss the economics value of publishing industry in Kenya. (20marks)
Question 6
Describe the indicators of good project implementation of school library projects. (20marks)
Question 7
Explain how information specialists utilize competition to enhance profit and survival. (20marks)
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