Management Information Systems Question Paper

Management Information Systems

Course:Bachelor Of Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE
HTM 302:
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

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DATE: THURSDAY 24TH DECEMBER 2009 TIME: 2.00 P.M. – 4.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS
Question 1 is compulsory, then choose and answer any three (3) other questions.
This exams carries 70 points
Start each question on a fresh page, all subsections should be part of the same
question

1.
a)
Differentiate the following terms as they apply to Management Information Systems (MIS)
i)
Reductionist and holistic approach. (4 marks)
ii)
Programmed and un-programmed decisions. (4 marks)
b)
Explain the principle of feed forward control. (2 marks)
2.
Describe the key features of the systems approach. (20 marks)
3.
Existing MIS’s, often using advanced computer equipment, have had relatively little success in providing management with the information they need. Discuss the typical reasons for this. (20 marks)
4.
Discuss the levels of decision making in an organization highlighting the different characteristics and information requirements for each, and cite examples of decisions taken in each level. (20 marks)
5.
a)
Briefly explain functions performed by information. (10 marks)
b)
Discuss the following concepts as they relate to Management Information Systems.
i)
Shared and overlapping systems
(5 marks)
ii)
Decoupling
(5 marks)

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