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Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh
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National University of Ireland, Galway
Semester I Examinations, 2007/
Exam Code(s) 1DB
Exam(s) Diploma in Business Studies
Module Code(s) MS
Module(s) Management Information Systems
Paper No. 1 Repeat Paper Special Paper
External Examiner(s) Prof. Hans van der Heijden Internal Examiner(s) Prof. Seamus Collins Dr. Brian Donnellan
Instructions:
Candidates are required to answer 3 questions in total, each carrying equal marks.
Duration 2 Hrs No. of Answer books
Requirements : Handout MCQ Statistical Tables Graph Paper Log Graph Paper Other Material
No. of Pages Department(s) Accountancy and Finance
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Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh
National University of Ireland, Galway Semester I Examinations 2007/
Diploma in Business Systems Examination MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (MS873)
Professor Hans van der Heijden Professor J. F. Collins Dr. B. Donnellan
Time Allowed: TWO HOURS
Candidates are required to answer three questions. All questions carry EQUAL marks
Question 1. You have been hired as the Information Systems Manager for a large multinational corporation. Describe the steps that you would take to develop an IS Strategy for the organization. [33 Marks]
Question 2. It has been asserted that “ IT Doesn’t Matter” (Nicholas Carr). Explain the arguments for and against this assertion. [33 Marks]
Question 3. Digital Security has become a central concern for IS managers. (i) Describe the threats to digital security that a commercial organization might face. [18 Marks] (ii) How would an IS Manager develop and implement an IS Security Policy to lessen the likelihood of a successful attack. [8 Marks] (iii) In the event of a breach of digital security, how should an IS manager react? [ Marks]
Question 4. (i) Explain Nonaka's model of Knowledge Creation. [20 Marks] (ii) Show, using Nonaka's model, how Information Systems can support Knowledge Creation. [13 Marks]
Question 5. Write Notes on two of the following
- The differences between (i) functional and (ii) enterprise Information Systems.
- The “hidden traps in decision making” and the steps which organisations can take to avoid them.
- The benefits of E-Commerce to retailers. [33 Marks]
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