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Assignment 1 Submit to mifoni2019@gmail.

com

Qsn 1
a) Information System Security has been a big challenge these past few years. This was
partly caused by the exponential grow of ICTs in business because Attackers continue
to seek and exploit vulnerabilities in Information Systems. Other than viruses, which
other security threats have been encountered in Information Systems over the past
decade.[15]
b) Discuss the major differences between Supply Chain and Value chain.
[10]

Qsn 2

a) The introduction of a new information System to the workplace often involves


changes to employee work practices. Why might staff members object to a change in
their working practices?
[15]
b) “Development in the technology associated with Social Networking, Internet and
mobile technologies are now changing MIS within organisations”. Discuss this
statement. [10]

Qsn 3

Magaba Holdins has decided to invest in a new ERP system, with the goal of improving
efficiency and increasing profits. Magaba Holdings management is excited about the potential
benefits of the new system but they are also concerned about the risks and challenges of
implementing it.
a) Discuss the challenges that are likely to be faced by Magaba Holdings when
implementing the ERP. [15]
b) With the help of any 3 modules of an ERP explain how collaboration is enhanced in
an organisation. [10]

Qsn 4

a) Briefly explain potential challenges and risks associated with each stage of the
information systems processing cycle, and how can organizations mitigate them?[15]
b) Describe the main components of an information system? [10]
Qsn 5

a) What are some common obstacles or challenges faced during process improvement
initiatives, and how can they be overcome? [10]
b) Define leading and lagging indicators in business and give examples [7]
c) Explain the concept ‘Waste Reduction’ in Process Improvement [8]

Qsn 6
a) Discuss Decision Support Systems and its components in detail [10]
b) Give a detailed differentiation between EIS and DSS [5]
Qsn 7
a) Differentiate between data and information. Explain various characteristics of
information [5]
b) “Information Systems improve the overall performance of a business unit”. Explain
this statement with valid arguments and examples. [10]
Qsn 8
a) Describe the prototyping life cycle approach for MIS Design [5]
b) Discuss the information system functional areas [5]
c) Give a detailed differentiation between MIS and DSS [5]
d) Explain how an Executive Information System can be used by senior management to
monitor the achievement of corporate strategies [10]
Qsn 9
a) Analyze a real-life scenario where an organization faced challenges related to IS
failure or security breaches. Discuss the causes of the incident, its impact on the
organization, and recommend strategies to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
[25]
Qsn 10
a) Describe the concept of system quality. How can organizations ensure the quality of
their information systems? [7]
b) Discuss the importance of IS security and control. What are the potential risks
associated with inadequate security measures? [6]
c) Explain the following types of controls:
a. Computer operations controls [3]
b. Data security controls [3]
c. Administrative controls [3]
d. Application controls [3]
Provide examples of each type of control.
Qsn 11
a) Define information systems ethics. Why is ethical behavior important in the field of
information systems? [8]
b) Discuss the ethical considerations related to information privacy, accuracy, property,
and accessibility. How can organizations address these ethical concerns? [8]
c) Explain the need for ethical behavior in information systems. What are the potential
consequences of unethical behavior in this field? [9]

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