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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
IMT - MIS

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Institute of Management Technology Centre for Distance Learning Ghaziabad

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IMT CENTRE FOR DISTANCE LEARNING GHAZIABAD Distance Learning Programme MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Notes: a. Write answers in your own words as far as possible and refrain from copying from text books/handouts. b. All answers should be of 200 words. c. Write on one side of the paper. d. Answers of Assignments I, II, III and IV (Case Study) must be sent together. e. Mail the answer sheet along with a copy of the assignment for evaluation and return.

FIRST SET OF ASSIGNMENTS ASSIGNMENT-I
1. What types of information systems are used by organizations? 2. What role does information play in decision-making? 3. Explain the need for information management. 4. Discuss how information systems relate to business strategies. 5. Explain the various information models.

Assignment-I = 5 Marks

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SECOND SET OF ASSIGNMENTS ASSIGNMENT-II
1. Explain the different decision-making models. 2. What are digital firms? What role do information systems play in such firms?

Assignment-II = 5 Marks

3. What is meant by supply chain management? Why is it necessary for an organization? 4. How do information systems aid logistics? 5. What are group decision support systems? What are their characteristics and what role do they play in enhancing group decision-making?

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THIRD SET OF ASSIGNMENTS ASSIGNMENT-III

Assignment-III = 5 Marks

1. Define software quality. What role does the management of a business organization play in software quality assurance? 2. 'The future of a business cannot be safe if its information is not safe. ' Explain how a business organization can ensure system safety in light of this statement. 3. The Internet has transformed the shape and form of business enterprises. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. 4. Explain requirement analysis. 5. Why is information system evaluation