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Master of
Business Administration- MBA Semester 2
MB0047-Management
Information Systems-4 Credits
(Book ID:
B1968)
Assignment (60 Marks)
Note: Answer all questions within 300 to 400 words
each. Each Question carries 10 marks 6 X 10=60
Q1. In today’s life, Individuals rely
on information systems, generally Internet-based, for conducting much of their
personal lives: for socializing, study, shopping, banking, and entertainment.
Information technology refers to anything related to computing technology, such
as networking, hardware, software, the Internet, or the people that work with
these technologies. How do you differentiate between information system and
information technology? Explain using an example.
Answer. Information System
An
information system can be defined as set of coordinated network of components,
which act together towards producing, distributing and or processing
information. An important characteristic of computer-based information systems
information is precision, which may not apply to other types.
In any given
organization information system can be classified based on the usage of the
information. Therefore, information systems in business can be divided into
operations support system and management support
Q2. Explain decision making with MIS
using Travelling salesman problem.
Answer. A decision is choice out of several alternatives
(options) made by the decision maker to achieve some objective s in a given
situation. Business decisions are those, which are made in the process of
conducting business to achieve its objective in a given environment. Managerial
decision-making is a control point for every managerial activity may be
planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling and communicating.
Decision-making is the
Q3. How to use information system to
support competitive strategy? Explain with an example for each strategy.
Answer. 1. The Role of IS in Value
Chain Analysis
IS
competitive advantage in VCA:-
a. Internet
link with suppliers, dealers
b.
Extranets: using the Inter
Q4. Decision making is a daily
activity for any human being. In the decision making process, we choose one
course of action from a few possible alternatives. In the process of decision
making, we may use many tools, techniques and perceptions. Describe Herbert Simon
model on Decision making.
Answer. Herbert Simon made key contributions to enhance our
understanding of the decision-making process. He suggested for the first time
the decision-making model of human beings. The model consisted of three steps,
intelligence, design, and choice. In the intelligence phase, the problem is
identified, and information is collected
Q5. Write short notes on
a. Data administration
b. Managing concurrency
c. Reduced data redundancy
d. Recovery from crashes
e. Data access.
Answer. a). Data administration is the process by which data is
monitored, maintained and managed by a data administrator and/or an
organization. Data administration allows an organization to control its data
assets, as well as their processing and interactions with different
applications and business processes. Data administration ensures that the
entire life cycle of data use and processing is on par with the enterprise’s
objective.
Q6. Write short notes on
a. Role of workplace monitoring
b. Power over users.
Answer. a). Employee monitoring is the act of monitoring employee
activity. Organizations engage in employee monitoring to track performance,
avoid legal liability, protect trade secrets, and address other security
concerns. The practice may impact employee satisfaction due to its impact on privacy.
If employees
use company computers for their work, companies often utilize Employee
monitoring software that allow them to
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