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Autumn Examinations 2011 / 2012
Exam Code(s) 1 DB1, 1EM1, 1OA 1 Exam(s) Higher Diploma in Business Studies Erasmus Visiting Students Module Code(s) MS Module(s) Management Information Systems Paper No. 1 Repeat Paper External Examiner(s) Dr. Danail Ivanov Internal Examiner(s) *Dr. Orla McHugh Dr. Michael Lang Instructions: Answer any^ three^ questions. All questions carry equal marks. Use a new page for each question. Duration 2 hours No. of Pages 2 Department(s) Business Information Systems Course Co-ordinator(s) Dr. Orla McHugh Requirements : MCQ Handout Statistical Tables Graph Paper Log Graph Paper Other Material
Q1.
“ Mobile technologies are essential for businesses in 2012 ”. Discuss this statement providing examples where appropriate. As part of your answer, describe the drivers of mobile technologies, the type of mobile technologies available and any benefits or drawbacks of using such technologies. (33 1/3 marks) Q2. Developing an Enterprise System is a challenging task for many organisations. Describe in detail two different software development methodologies available to organisations and provide reasons why one methodology may prove more appropriate than another. (33 1/3 marks) Q. (a) Define TPS, DSS, and EIS ( 9 marks ) (b) Explain how an organisation can use each of the systems detailed in part (a) to make decisions and gain competitive advantages. (24 1/3 marks) Q4. “Technology poses new challenges for our ethics— the principles and standards that guide our behaviour toward other people.” Discuss this statement. (33 1/3 marks) Q5. “Business decisions are only as good as the quality of the information used to make the decisions” Discuss this statement. As part of your answer detail the benefits and value of timely and high quality information, and the potential costs of poor information. (33 1/3 marks)
