MCS-052 Principles of Management and Information Systems Solved Assignment 2018-2019

Course Code : MCS-052
Course Title : Principles of Management and Information
Systems
Assignment Number : MCA(V)-052/Assignment/2018-19
Maximum Marks : 100
Weightage : 25%
Last Date of Submission : 15th October, 2018 (For July Session)
15th April, 2019 (For January Session)

This assignment has eight questions. Answer all questions. Each question is
of 10 marks. Rest 20 marks are for viva voce. You may use illustrations and
diagrams to enhance the explanations. Please go through the guidelines
regarding assignments given in the Programme Guide for the format of
presentation. Answer to each part of the question should be confined to about
300 words.

Question1: List the advantages and limitations of data mining to support an
Information system? Also, discuss the importance of business
intelligence. Explain how “Big Data Technology” is affecting data
mining. (10 Marks)
Question2: What are the different criteria which are used in “decision making”.
Explain how quality of information improves the knowledge and
decision making capability of the people (10 Marks)
Question3: Elaborate the importance of security in Information System and
explain the various measures against the threats to the system. Also,
discuss the importance of information security policies and
information security plan. (10 Marks)
Question4: Explain the significance of ERP in contemporary business
environment? Explain, how an ERP is different from conventional
packages? Also, describe the components of an ERP system.
(10 Marks)
Question5: Explain how system analysisapproach is different in new system
requirement compared to the existing system. What problems does the
system analyst face in ascertaining the information requirement at the
various levels of Management? (10 Marks)
Question6: Discuss the significance and requirements of EIS (Executive
information system) and ESS (executive support system). Also,
explain the differences between MIS and EIS. (10Marks)
Question7: (a) What is “Copyright‟ protection? Explain its relevance in
computer applications. (5 Marks)
(b) Explain the concept of data warehousing. Also, discuss its need in
modem business. (5 Marks)
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Question8: Explain the significance of Knowledge Management. Discuss the
issues to be considered for successful implementation of knowledge
management