University of La Salette Inc.

Dubinan East Santiago City

Prelim Examination
Managing Information and Technology
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Part II. Essay. Write your answer in the space provided. Your answer must be based on your
interpretation of what you read in this module.
1. What are the characteristics of a technologically enabled organization?
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2. How can information technology contribute to unstructured decisions?

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3. Is there any role for batch processing given today’s technology?

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4. Why do you suppose inquiry-only applications were developed instead of fully on-line systems?
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5. What is the difference between using technology for computations and for communications?
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6. What is the value of information? How would you try to assess the value of information to a decision
maker?
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7. What kind of management leadership do you suppose was required for Kenna metals to turn its business
around?
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8. Describe on your own understanding the different characteristics of information. (5 pts. each)
a. HISTORICAL
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b. SURPRISE
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c. NTERNAL OR EXTERNAL
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 d. DETAIL
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e. ACCURACY
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f. SUMMARY
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g. STRUCTURED
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h. REAL TIME
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