MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Term-End Examination c■ I June, 2015 O MS-54 : MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS 1. (a) What are the typical functional information subsystems in an organisation ? Distinguish between physical structure and conceptual structure of information system. (b) Explain a system. Why 'Systems' view is needed for organisational information needs ? 2. (a) Describe the various stages of a system development life cycle. How are the efforts distributed over these phases ? (b) Explain how problems in real-time scheduling are resolved ? 3. (a) Discuss the methods used in data back-up and recovery. Why is it so important ? (b) Discuss 'peopleware' in information technology. MS-54 1 P.T.O. 4. (a) What are 'multiplexers'and `concentrators' ? Explain the main functions of data communication software. (b) Describe the main disadvantages of separately developing application systems and their associated data files. 5. (a) Why should an organisation be careful about placing over reliance on "benchmark" tests in selecting a DBMS ? (b) Explain how the computer has affected the individual in his life style and thinking ?
December, 2009
Ms-54 : Management Of Information Systems
1. (a) Discuss the various models for the decision making process.
(b) Define Management Information Systems and discuss various characteristics expected of a good MIS.
2. (a) How do you trace the growth of MIS function in an organisation ?
June, 2010
MS-54 : Management of Information Systems
1. (a) "The way organisation cannot exist without MIS, even information does not exist without organisation". Discuss.
(b) What is the relevance of Nolan's stage Growth Model for the Study of Information Systems in today's organisation ?
2. (a) Describe the major phases in MIS design. Can you compare these phases with research and development projects ?
June, 2011
MS-54 : Management of Information Systems
1. (a) Distinguish between structured and unstructured decisions. Give example from automobile and hotel industry.
(b) Explain the process of evaluation of management information system
2. (a) Elaborate your understanding about the concept of information resource assessment.
December 2011
Ms-54 : Management of Information Systems
1. (a) Discuss the information requirement for different stages of decision making.
(b) Differentiate between physical structure and conceptual structure of information systems.
2. (a) What do you understand by strategic planning for MIS ? Explain the relationship between corporate MIS plan and top management.
December, 2012
Ms-54 : Management Of Information Systems
1. (a) Discuss SIMON'S decision making model and also the information requirements for different stages of decision making.
(b) Elaborate your understanding about the following terms :
(i) Internal Information.
June, 2013
Ms-54 : Management Of Information Systems
1. (a) Define structured and unstructured decisions. Give four examples of each
(b) Differentiate between physical structure and the conceptual structure of Information Systems.
2. (a) What is the relevance of the Nolan's Stage Growth Model for the study of information system in today's organization ?
