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Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh GX_____
National University of Ireland, Galway
Autumn Examinations 2007 / 2008
Exam Code(s) 1AY Exam(s) Masters of Accounting Module Code(s) MS Module(s) Management Information Systems Paper No. 1 Repeat Paper External Examiner(s) Hans van der Heijden Internal Examiner(s) Mr. Eoin Whelan Prof. S. Collins Instructions: Candidates are required to answer THREE questions All questions carry equal marks Duration 3 hours No. of Pages Department(s) Accountancy and Finance Course Co-ordinator(s) Requirements : MCQ Handout Statistical Tables Graph Paper Log Graph Paper Other Material
Question 1
“If only HP knew what HP knows, we’d be three times as profitable” Lew Platt, Former CEO of Hewlett-Packard You are required to discuss the above statement. Include in your answer a discussion on whether knowledge is important for contemporary organisations. You are also required to detail and illustrate the mechanisms which organisations can employ to create, capture, store and exploit useful knowledge. (33 1/3 Marks)
Question 2
“Advances in Internet technology have allowed the general public to move from being passive consumers of products and services to being active prosumers.” You are required to discuss the above statement. In your answer, please make reference to specific companies who have successfully used Internet technologies to collaborate with their customers. (33 1/3 Marks)
Question 3
“For an IS/IT strategy to be successful, it is essential that the business objectives are aligned with the information strategy and supported by the correct technology.” You are required to discuss this statement using case study examples to support your answer where appropriate. (33 Marks) (33 1/3 Marks)
