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

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

Course:Computer Information Systems And Business Information Technology

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

TIME : 2 HOURS

Instructions: Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions.
Question One
Define the following terms in the context of information systems.
(4 Marks)
Boundary
Information
Information System
Information technology
Give SIX strategic roles of information system.
(6 Marks)
Differentiate between open and closed systems.
(2 Marks)
Define information systems security and control.
(2 Marks)
Outline, three security threats to business information systems. Suggesting one way of dealing with each.
(6 Marks)
Explain the following systems conversion strategies stating one advantage and one disadvantage of each.
(6 Marks.
Direct changeover
Parallel coversion

Given the following decisions situations, explain the most appropriate type of information systems and their use in an organization.
(4 Marks)
(i) Determining the price to be charged on spare parts and foodstuff.
(ii) Tracking money owed to a business firm by customers.
(iii)Deciding where to open the next supermarket in town
(iv)Determining quarterly sales for a given product.

Question Two
By giving relevant examples from Kenya explain how TPS are used to support business transactions.
(10 Marks)

You have been called upon to help develop and implement an e- commerce application system. Explain how you achieve this objective.
(10 Marks)

Question Three
Discuss the view that management of business can be explained in terms of systems theory. Use relevant examples to justify this statement.(10 Marks)
Discuss FIVE types of feasibility assessment of an information systems project.
(10 Marks)

Question Four
List FOUR forces of competition.
(4 Marks)

Discuss any FOUR response strategies aimed at using IT to achieve competitive advantaged.
(8 Marks)

Identify FOUR management challenges posed by electronic commerce and electronic business on the internet.
(8 Marks)

Question Five
Using a diagram explain the different types of information systems in organizations.
(10 Marks)
By giving relevant examples discuss FIVE roles telecommunications and networks play in supporting modern business processes and operations.
(10 Marks)

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

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