Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada 2010-3rd Sem M.C.A Subject Code: MC308 [R06] Regular/Supplementary s, MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS - Question Paper

Time: three Hours

Max Marks: 60


ans any 5 ques. All ques. carry EQUAL marks



1. a) describe info system. Briefly discuss different kinds of info Systems.
b) provide classical and system's approach to organization and info flow.

2. a) Briefly define behavioral theory of Mayo and decision theory of Simon.
b) List different components of classical theory. discuss in detail.

3. a) describe programmed and non-programmed decisions.
b) discuss how MIS is used as a technique for making programmed decisions.

4. a) What is meant by piece meal approach? Why there is a need to acquire this approach?
b) MIS planning is a cyclic activity. Justify.

5. a) What is Conceptual design? explain the key tasks performed during feasibility design.
b) describe Master Program Schedule. discuss its role in MIS.

6. a) elaborate dominant criteria and trade-off criteria? discuss their importance in MIS
planning.
b) How activities play a vital role in preparing subsystem? provide the format of activity
design form.

7. a) Briefly discuss different ways of implementing MIS.
b) Planning is essential for any development process. Justify. List soft spots in MIS planning.

8. Write short note son subsequent
- applications of info systems to business
- computer related acquisition
- MIS evaluation

Earning:   Approval pending.