Assignment
Sub: Management Information System
Format: Hand Written
Last Date for Submission: 23rd March, 2015 Monday
1. What is an Information System? What factors led to the growth of MIS? Explain the
various dimensions of MIS in brief. (Ch. 1)
2. Explain the various types of information system in organization. (Ch. 2)
3. Explain how an information system can be used to generate Porters competitive
Advantages in detail. (Ch. 3)
4. Explain in brief the various software and hardware technology trends in brief. (Ch. 5)
5. Explain the various database approaches to data management. How can data intelligence
be created using Data mining and OLAP tools? (Ch. 6)
6. What is computer network? Describe the key digital networking technologies and
communication networks in brief. (Ch. 7)
7. Write a brief note on Enterprise software system, SCM system and CRM system. (Ch. 9)
8. What is e-commerce? What factors led to the growth of E-commerce? Describe the
unique characteristics of e-commerce. (Ch. 10)
9. Write a note on major types of knowledge management system in brief. (Ch. 11)
10. Elaborate in detail on Decision Support System and Executive Support System. (Ch. 12)
11. Explain the structured and Objective oriented system designing methodology as well as
alternative system-building approaches in brief.
12. Explain the various costs and benefits associated with information system.