Management Information System Question Paper
Management Information System
Course:Master Of Business Administration
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2011
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING (IOL)
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
BMS 501:
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
DATE: Wednesday, 2nd February, 2011
TIME: 2.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL the following questions.
Question 1 (40 Marks)
a)
Nairo-K Ltd runs has been carrying out its business activities manually. Given that the company has decided to adopt electronic trading methods, advise about:
i)
The different types of e-commerce. (6 marks)
ii)
The pros and cons of e-commerce (7 marks)
iii)
The essence of linking the corporate databases to the web. (10 marks)
b)
It is important to carry out feasibility study before developing and adopting any information system. Explain. (10 marks)
c)
State and explain the different types of systems maintenance. (7 marks)
Question 2 (20 Marks)
a)
In a recently conducted survey, it was reported that software piracy is widespread in Kenya.
i)
State and explain the factors behind the rampant software piracy. (8 marks)
ii)
Explain the remedies to the factors mentioned in (i) above. (6 marks)
b)
State and explain the factors to consider when buying computer software. (6 marks)
Question 3 (20 Marks)
a)
Explain;
i)
The reasons of using management information systems in a business environment. (8 marks)
ii)
Why systems design is independent of the implementing technology. (4 marks)
b)
The access, manipulation, dissemination and usage of corporate data resource should be controlled. Justify this statement. (8 marks)
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