Anna University Chennai 2003 M.B.A Management Information System - Question Paper

Time: three Hours Max. Marks: 100
ans ALL ques.
PART-A 20 x two = 40 Marks

1. Write the definition for MIS.
2. List out the major users of MIS and their advantages.
3. How does Operation research is helpful to MIS?
4. Why is a database generally a feature of MIS?
5. Write the relationship ranging from MIS and IRM.
6. Define an entity and domain.
7. Compare and contrast ranging from file and record.
8. What is randomizing?
9. Explain a flat file.
10. What are decision attributes?
11. Identify the issue of uncertainty.
12. Define normative and descriptive.
13. What is the objective function for a decision?
14. Define channel and noise.
15. What do you mean by redundancy?
16. What methods are used to alter info presentation?
17. How is the value of the info determined?
18. Explain: Decoupling
19. What are the factors, which influence the reliability of planning data?
20. Give short notes on Expert systems.

ans the subsequent ques.
PART-B 5 x 12 = 60 Marks

21. (a) discuss the decision you would make with respect to the subsequent option projects.
i. Transaction system backup project versus a decision support system for strategic planning.
ii. A weekly inventory control report versus a yearly inventory analysis. (OR)

(b) How might be the subsequent employees be affected by a comprehensive MIS:
i. Account receivable clerk
ii. Sales representative
iii. Sales manager
iv. Plant manager
v. Staff analyst for financial vice president
vi. President

22. (a) Write in detail serial access and direct access devices. (OR)
(b) define elaborately about file organization.

23. (a) discuss the phases in the decision-making process. (OR)
(b) explain the methods for deciding among options for a Decision-making process.

24. (a) How can sensitivity analysis aid in identifying the value of more information?
(OR)
(b) discuss the principles of how systems are built from subsystems?

25. (a) define about computational support for planning. (OR)
(b) Write the characteristics of DSS and summarize the support for decision making processes.

Earning:   Approval pending.