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Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh GX_____
National University of Ireland, Galway
Semester 1 Examinations 2010 / 2011
Exam Code(s) 1AY Exam(s) Master of Accountancy Module Code(s) MS Module(s) Management Information Systems Paper No. 1 of 1 Repeat Paper N/A External Examiner(s) Dr. Danail Ivanov Dr. Thomas Acton Dr. Kieran Conboy Dr. Michael Lang Internal Examiner(s) Ms. Lorraine Morgan Instructions: Candidates are required to answer THREE Questions All questions carry equal marks Duration 2 hours No. of Pages 3 Discipline Business Information Systems Course Co-ordinator(s) Requirements : MCQ Handout Statistical Tables Graph Paper Log Graph Paper Other Material
Question 1
“There is no such thing as ‘people issues’ on systems development projects. Approaches such as agile methods remove any potential for these problems by bringing order and structure to the development process. ” Discuss this statement. 33 marks
Question 2
“While systems development projects are considered by some to be incredibly complex, they are in reality no different to any type of project such as housing construction. ” Discuss this statement, drawing on examples where appropriate. 33 marks
Question 3
Chesbrough (2005) suggests that the open innovation paradigm is the antithesis of the traditional closed model of innovation. Discuss this issue. Your answer should define and contrast the concepts of “closed innovation” and “open innovation”. In addition, the defining characteristics of open innovation should be described in detail. 33 marks
