MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Term-End Examination June, 2015 MS-07 : INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR MANAGERS 1. (a) What are Plug and Play devices ? Explain the role of Operating system in the working of these devices. (b) Explain the client/server architecture. What is a thin client and a fat client ? 2. (a) What are the main reasons for failure of aninformation system ? (b) Discuss the role of MIS at various management levels. 3. (a) What are integrated software applications? Talk about their business utility ? (b) What are non - programmed decisions ?Describe the steps by which one can arrive at a conclusion in such case. 4. (a) Can an information system be used to ensure quality ? Give reasons for your answer. (b) Describe the important features of Microsoft Excel. Why is it called the most versatile and popular spreadsheet programs ? MS-07 1 P.T.O. 5. (a) How can you use the Web as a data sourcefor your data warehouse ? (b) Define a Decision Support System (DSS).Why is DSS more of a facility than a system ?
