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Information Systems Management(Dcis 204) (Dcis 224) (Misc 033)  Question Paper

Information Systems Management(Dcis 204) (Dcis 224) (Misc 033)  

Course:Computer Science & Business Information

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS
Question One
Discuss the five most common features of organizations that are relevant to information system.
(5 marks)
Define the following systems
(9 Marks)
Cybernetic systems
Oral systems
Probabilistic systems
Explain any three threats to information systems in organizations. (3 Marks)
Discuss the strategic roles of information systems in organization and business firms today.
(5 Marks)
Discuss the characteristics of a system.
(6 Marks)
Define information systems.
(2 Marks)

Question Two
Distinguish between system analysis and system design.
(4 Marks)
Explain two advantages and two disadvantages of being able to work from home far away from office for;
(12 Marks)
An individual
The company
Society
Differentiate between open and closed system.
(4 Marks)

Question Three
Clearly differentiate between he various information systems used in the four management levels of an organization.
(12 Marks)
What is the relationship between transact processing system and management information system
(5 Marks)
Explain the three characteristics of relevant information for a manager.
(3 Marks)

Question Four
Many businesses now expect their employees to work at hone and go to the office only occasionally. Explain how IT can help with this mode of working.
(10 Marks)
Define an information system and describe the five components of an information system.
(10 Marks)






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