Code No: 26MBAR5 R5

M.B.A. II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Jul/Aug 2008

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 60
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Explain the following relationships:

(a) MIS to DSS

(b) MIS to computer science.

2. Why is user-machine interaction not required for an information system? Why is

it considered very desirable?

3. What is the difference between a word processor and a personal computer work-
station with word processing capabilities?

4. What is IS model?

5. What is a work system? Explain the process of information system planning. How
can we have IS plan as a part of business plan?

6. Why do firms arrange site licenses with software vendors?

7. What should be done to fight the growth of hacker and virus attacks on business
and consumers?

8. What do we mean by end-user development? What are its advantages and disad-
vantages? Name some policies and procedures for managing end-user development.

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