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First Semester M.Tech. Degree Examination, December 2011 Management Information Systems
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1 a. Explain the major differences between computer systems and information systems.
b. Explain the evolution of management information system.
2 a. How can management information system contribute to continuity in organizations?
b. Explain what way can management information system helps create a transparency and
fairness in organizations.
3 a. Explain how the information support for production, functions in the manufacturing
organizations.
b. List different attributes of business, which impact the information systems. Explain any two.
4 a. Explain briefly the different generations in evolution of computer hardware.
b. Explain the developments in the evolution of system software.
5 a. Explain OSI (Open System Interconnection) architecture, with a figure.
b. Explain different topology of computer network, with a figure.
6 a. List and explain the benefits of database approach.
b. Explain database architecture, with a figure.
7 a. List the different issues of decision support systems approach to building systems. Explain
briefly.
b. Explain with a figure the structure of a model management system.
8 a. Explain the stages in expert system development, with a figure.
b. Explain the current applications and advantages of expert systems.