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Human Resource Management Question Paper

Human Resource Management

Course:Diploma In Human Resource Management

Institution: Kenya Institute Of Management (Kim) question papers

Exam Year:2011

KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS/MARKETING/ HUMAN RESOURCE/PURCHASING AND SUPPLIES/PUBLIC RELATIONS/ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT/LOCAL AUTHORITIES MANAGEMENT {PART 1}
MARCH 2011 EXAMINATION
SUBJECT; COMPUTER APPLICARIONS IN MANAGEMENT: DBM 4/DMM4/ DHRM 4/DPSM 4/DPRM 4/DED 4/DMLA 4
DATE ; 11TH MARCH 2011
TIME ; 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS;
1. Write your index number in the space provided in the answer booklet.
2. Answer question number one [compulsory] and any other four questions.
3. Question number 1 carries 28 marks while the other questions carry 18 marks.
4. NO writing should be done on this question paper.
5. Candidates who break KIM examination rules and regulations or commit any malpractice will be DISQUAFILIED

1. a) Explain the factors to consider when establishing networks in organisations
b) Differentiate between network administrator and systems administrator
c) Explain the role of Modems in Data Communication

2. a) Discuss the evolution of computer hardware with respect to significance features in each generation.
b) Explain the factors to consider while classifying computers

3. a) Explain the role of information system towards management decision making
b) Explain the features of decision support system
c) Highlight the role of expert system in business management

4. a) Discuss the social and economic impact of the internet to organisations
b) Define the term Cache Memory
c) Explain the difference between the following.
i. Intranet
ii. Extranet
iii. MANs
iv. VANs
5. a) Many organisations are changing towards integrated information system for their business operation. Explain reasons towards this trend
b) Identify and discuss how information system can contribute to strategic advantage to organisations

6. a) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of SDLC over other approaches to system development
b) Explain reasons why an organisation may opt to acquire its ICT through outsourcing approach
c) Distinguish between Bespoke and In sourcing methods of acquiring software

7. a) Discuss factors to consider while choosing a software
b) Discuss any five networking devices and their role towards network infrastructure

8. With emerging trends towards advanced networking technology, computers have become vulnerable and exposed to various threats.
a) Discuss any five threats to computer networks
b) Explain measures that can be taken to mitigate the threats to organisations.

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