Tamil Nadu Open University MBA Shipping and Logistics Management www.tnou.ac.in : Model Question Paper

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M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION — JUNE, 2008.
(AY 2006–07 onwards)
Shipping and Logistics Management
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
MSL–623 MSP–14

Time : 3 hours Maximum marks : 75

http://www.tnou.ac.in/index_files/QUES/PGMODEL2008.htm
http://www.tnou.ac.in/index_files/QU...%20L/msp14.doc

Answer for 5 marks questions should not exceed 2 pages.
Answer for 10/15 marks questions should not exceed 5 pages.

PART A — (3 ? 5 = 15 marks)

Answer any THREE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.

1.What is the need to Computerize information systems?
2.Explain the role of hardware in establishing information system.
3.What do you understand by transaction processing system?
4.What types of tools are used to support office activities?
5.Write a note on cyber crime’

PART B — (4 ? 15 = 60 marks)

Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.

6.Explain the major actives of system designing.
7.How to ensure effective organization of information systems?
8.Elaborate the different type of hardware and software required to support knowledge work.
9.Outline the characteristics of DSS.
10.Critically evaluate the principles of expert systems
11.Briefly account the measures to combat software piracy.
12.Seamless integration of computing and communicating technologies have enabled new era in information system - Comment.