DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
Second Semester
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
(Upto 2012-13 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. What is meant by MIS? How does it assists managers in
their day-to-day functioning?
2. What is meant by system analysis? Discuss its main
objectives.
3. What are the pre-requisites of an effective MIS?
4. Discuss the advantages and limitations of the computer
system.
5. Describe the characteristics and components of decision
support system.
6. Define computer network. What are the benefits of using
computer network?
7. Explain electronic data interchange and its advantages.
8. Explain the E-commerce applications in various areas.
Sub. Code
23
DE-575
2
wk7
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Explain the various phases involved in system
development.
10. Distinguish between conceptual design and detailed
design. Which is more important?
11. What are the operating elements of an MIS?
12. Explain the various categories of management support
system.
13. What is meant by network topology? Discuss the common
network topologies.
14. What is ERP system? Discuss the concept and challenges
of ERP.
15. Describe the working procedure of E-commerce. State the
benefits offered by E-commerce applications.