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Management Information Systems(Cisy 421) (Misc 322) (Bbit 438) Question Paper

Management Information Systems(Cisy 421) (Misc 322) (Bbit 438)

Course:Computer Science & Business Information

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question one (compulsory) and any other two questions.
Question One (30 Marks)
Define the following terms;
(3 Marks)
System
Management information system
Knowledge
Discuss the qualities of good information.
(10 Marks)
Discuss five examples of office automation systems.
(5 marks)
Outline the security threats to information stored on a computer that is connected to the internet.
(5 marks)
What are the five moral dimensions of the information age?
(5 marks)
Differentiate between structured and un structured decisions.
(2 Marks)

Question Two
Integration of information technologies has played a crucial role in influencing competition. Using Michael porter’s competitive forces model, support this statement.
(12 marks)
Discuss the following types of information systems
(6 Marks)
Transaction processing systems
Managerial information system
Decision support systems
List two components of a system.
(2 marks)

Question Three (20 marks)
Giving examples discuss five ways in which information systems have continued to transform organizations.
(10 marks)
Discuss the importance of computer systems networking and use of databases in computing
(10 Marks)

Question Four (20 marks)
Identify any four major management challenges to building and using information systems.
(8 Marks)
Discuss four advantages of e-commerce to the society.
(8 marks)
Outline four ways an organization can make use of internet in its daily operations.
(4 marks)

Management Information Systems(Cisy 421) (Misc 322) (Bbit 438) Question Paper

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