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Assignment July - 2016 & January - 2017 MCS-052

MCS-052

1.     Explain in brief the basic principles that should be considered while designing an organization structure. What are the shortcomings in vertical organisational structure? Discuss. (10 Marks)

2.     What is the concept of Enterprise Resource Planning? Discuss some of the basic features of ERP. Also, differentiate between Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Supply Chain Management (SCM). (10 Marks)

3.     (a)   Explain the concept of database? List the advantages of DBMS over file processing system.
                (5 Marks)

        (b)   Discuss why management needs information. Is it possible for the management of an organization to make effective decisions without the aid of an information system? (5 Marks)

4.     (a)   Why is it important to correctly identify the objects and their relationships early in the development process? (5 Marks)

        (b)   What is data modelling? Differentiate between logical and physical models. Give any three reasons why logical models are superior for structuring business requirements. (5 Marks)

5.     (a)   Explain the role of a system analyst as an agent of change. Why are interpersonal and technical skills necessary in system development? (5 Marks)

        (b)   Discuss the different tools used to automate the Portfolio Management Processes. (5 Marks)

6.     List the main stages in the development of a system and briefly describe the work carried out by the system analyst at each stage. What is the difference between system analysis and system design? Can one begin to design without analysis? Explain.

7.     Discuss the role of intelligent systems in e-business. Also, explain different roles of business intelligence tools in different management levels.                                            (10 Marks)

8.     What are the drawbacks and challenges of IT (Information Technology) development in business and management? Suggest some solutions to avoid these drawbacks and misuse of information technology.



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