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Thursday, 08 November 2012 16:53

Ms-7 Dec 2007

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MS-7   Dec, 2007

MS-7 : INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR MANAGERS

 

1. (a) Define Inforrnation Technology (lT) and discuss the advancements in the field of IT.

(b) What is Open Systems Interconnection Reference model (OSI model) ? Describe the seven layers of OSI model.

2. (a) What are various methods of assessing the value of information ? Explain any two methods briefly.

b) Discuss the importance of "right to privacy" and "freedom of information'' in Indian societv.

3 a) What is the change in the focus of Operations Management ? Is this change in the focus due to the increase of competitiveness in business ? Elaborate the role of IT in this regard.

b) Identify the transaction modules in marketing area. Discuss the four sub-systems concerned with Marketing Information System

4 a)Enumerate the advantages and disadvantages outsourcing information systems.

b) What is HTML ? Discuss the main features HTML.

5 a) Explain how data mining is different from online analytical processing (OLAP).

b) What are the characteristics of decision support systems ? What are its components ?

6. Write short notes on any two of the following :

a) Non-volatile storage

b) Knowledge Managemenr

c) Genetic algorithms

7 - Read the case given below and answer the questions given at the end.

Case Study :

In Trading private Limited Situated just outside of New Delhi in the state of Haryana, In Trading is an exclusive manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of Indian wooden ethnic furniture and furniture accessories to Europe, the United states,

the Far east. Middle East, and Africa, In Trading manufactures a wide range of wooden furniture made from Indian hardwoods such as sheesham, maple, oak, teak, and mango. Growing business demands, as well as the competitive furniture industry, led In Trading to evaluate and deploy Microsoft  Business solutions, which has led to cost savings and higher productivity.

According to market experts, the demand for furnilure is likely to expand exponentially in the next few years. l:urope will be the largest market at 45 percent,

followed by North America and the caribbean at 28 percent, and then Asia with 15 percent of the world. market. In essence, if a firm targets these top three regions; they cover 88 percent of the worldwide demand for furniture. The lndian furniture market is estimated to be worth U.S. $7 billion,/Rs. 280 billion,

ln Trading currently operates from a single location in the industrial town of IMT Manesar. where the manufacturing takes place. The company's corporate offices are located there as well. Manufacturing is done in a mechanized, assembly-like manner. In Trading supplies vooden furniture and furniture-related products to the best-of-breed department stores, chain stores, and retail outlets in Europe and the United States. the company's annual sales is over u.s, $3 million,/Rs. 120 million. Competitive prices, large production capacity, committed business dealings, and timely deliveries add to their reputation in the international market. Prior to implemenling the new solution,

In Trading used Tally as the financial and inventory package and a home-grown solution {or payroll management. The older Tally solution did not allow the organization to track inventory or its orders to completion. The lack of information made it difiicult for the management to make effective business decisions.

In trading faced the challenge of meeting delivery demands on time maintaining stringent product and service quality. It decided to implement a , cost- elfective business solution that would monitor all business processes and provide adequate information so that company management could make correct business decisions much more rapidly.

In Trading management decided to implement the Microsoft@ Business solutions to bring about transparency and streamline its business processes. In Trading's business processes have dramatically improved with the implementation of Business solutions.

. The new system has allowed the organization to enhance quality control systems, production processes, and on-time delivery scheduling.

Questions :

(a) Explain why the old non-integrated functional system created problems for In Trading and how integrated applications have helped.

(b) Discuss the Microsoft Business Solutions and comment on which modules were applicable in this case.

Thursday, 08 November 2012 16:51

Ms-7 Dec 2008

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MS-7   Dec, 2008

MS-7 : INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR MANAGERS

1. (a) Define the Internet, Intranet and E-Commerce. Discuss the advantages of E-Commerce over conventional business.

(b) Describe the main components of a network including hardware and software.

2. (a) Discuss the objectives and process of computer aided decision support system.

     (b) Describe the decision making process of acquiring application software.

3. (a) Define MIS. Describe the functions that MIS supports in an organisation.

     b) What are the various ways of assessing the value of information ? Explain each method briefly.

4. a) Explain the different types of controls and audits required for an information system.

b) Elaborate your understanding regarding computer virus and protection strategy.

5. (a) What are integrated software applications ? Discuss about their advantages and business applications.

(b) What is the most common form of IT enabled organizational change ?

6. (a) Discuss the various phases of System Development Life Cycle.

(b) Differentiate between DSS, MIS & EIS with the help of suitable examples.

Thursday, 08 November 2012 16:50

Ms-7 Dec 2009

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MS-7   Dec, 2009

MS-7 : INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR MANAGERS

1(a) Briefly discuss the various components of a computer system.

(b) What are various types of computer ?

2(a) What are multi-tasking and time-sharing systems in computer ?

(b) Describe different generations of programming languages and their characteristics.

3. (a) Distinguish between data, information and knowledge.

(b) How does computerised personal information systems help in managing human resource more efficiently ?

4(a) Which form of organizational change requires business processes to be analysed, simplified and redesigned ?

(b) Which of the design lays out the components of the system and their relationship to each other, as they would appear to users ?

5(a) Explain the concept of programming language. Explain identifiers, constants, expressions and library functions.

(b) What do you understand by database management system ? Explain. Describe its components.

6. (a) Differentiate between DSS, MIS, and EIS with the help of suitable example.

(b) Write a detailed note on emerging trends in convergence of IT and consumer electronics.

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