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Information System Management(Dbit 224) (Dcis 204) Question Paper

Information System Management(Dbit 224) (Dcis 204)

Course:Computer Science

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS: Question one and any other two questions.
Question One
Explain any five reasons why information systems are important for business today.
(5mks)
Describe how systems serve the various levels of management in a business. (5mks)
Using appropriate examples, describe any three ways in which companies can use ICT for gaining strategic advantage.
(6mks)
Describe the business value that an organization live Nakumatt Ltd can get by purchasing a supply chain management system (SCM).
(4mks)
Explain the porters competitive forces model.
(10mks)

Question Two
Describe any three technologies you can implement to safeguard organization data.
(6mks)
Discuss the challenges brought about by the internet in protecting intellectual property.
(4mks)
Describe the information system supporting the major business function; sales and marketing, manufacturing and production, finance and accounting and human resources.
(10mks)

Question Three
Explain how a company’s website helps the company achieve its strategic business objectives.
(5mks)
What are the benefits of DSS? How do these systems enhance decision making.
(5mks)
Explain how information systems help business use synergies core competence and network based strategies to achieve competitive advantage.
(10mks)

Question Four
Using porters generic strategies model, what would you recommend Kenya Methodist University to consider as its overall strategies.
(10mks)
Describe any three e-commerce models.
(6mks)
Discuss challenges faced by organization in implementing information systems.
(4mks)

Information System Management(Dbit 224) (Dcis 204) Question Paper

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