IT - 33 : MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SYSTEM
(2005 Pattern)
time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 70
Instructions : I) Q. 1 & Q. 6 are compulsory.
2) Attempt any three from Q. 2 to Q. 5.
3) Figures to the right indicate marks,
1. a) Explain in delaiI the information requirements for personnel function using
systems approach, 15
b) Explain the application for negative feedback with an example. 5
2. "The information requirements varies according to the level of management". Comment. 10
3. Explain various software and hardware requirements towards implementation of EIS. Differentiate between EIS and DSS. 10
4. Explain conceptual and physical view of MIS. 10
5. "Simulation is not strictly a type of model". Comment. 10
6. Write short notes on (any four) : 20
a) Law of requisite Variety.
b) Sensitivity Analysis.
c) Newell Simon Model.
d) Expert Systems.
e) Value of Information.
! a) The GBD company has had a computer for several years and has added applications based on the power or persuasion of executives of different functions. They now wish to examine their status relative to the concept of management information system. The following is the list (portfolio) of applications currently on the system for sales and marketing accounting, production and information system.
Payroll
Account payables
Daily cash report
Weekly production schedule
Competitive Position Analysis (yearly)
Weekly payroll report
Monthly cash flow projection
Sales order accounting
Weekly data processing error report.
Classify these applications according to the management information system
conceptual model. 10
b) Explain the application of negative feedback in the following:
- A management reporting system using budgets. 10
I "The uncertainty and risk is high at strategic level of management." Comment 10
I Explain characteristics and limitations of human information processing. 10
4. Explain needs and characteristics of EIS. 10
5. "The determination of optional solutions can be provided through heuristic programming" Justify. 10
6. Explain about all phases of Herbert Simon model. 10
7. Write short notes on any four of the following: (4x5=20)
a) Law of requisity variety.
b) MIS and other academics disciplines.
c) Quality of information, dj Expert system, e) Operations research techniques.
(2005 Pattern)
time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 70
Instructions : I) Q. 1 & Q. 6 are compulsory.
2) Attempt any three from Q. 2 to Q. 5.
3) Figures to the right indicate marks,
1. a) Explain in delaiI the information requirements for personnel function using
systems approach, 15
b) Explain the application for negative feedback with an example. 5
2. "The information requirements varies according to the level of management". Comment. 10
3. Explain various software and hardware requirements towards implementation of EIS. Differentiate between EIS and DSS. 10
4. Explain conceptual and physical view of MIS. 10
5. "Simulation is not strictly a type of model". Comment. 10
6. Write short notes on (any four) : 20
a) Law of requisite Variety.
b) Sensitivity Analysis.
c) Newell Simon Model.
d) Expert Systems.
e) Value of Information.
! a) The GBD company has had a computer for several years and has added applications based on the power or persuasion of executives of different functions. They now wish to examine their status relative to the concept of management information system. The following is the list (portfolio) of applications currently on the system for sales and marketing accounting, production and information system.
Payroll
Account payables
Daily cash report
Weekly production schedule
Competitive Position Analysis (yearly)
Weekly payroll report
Monthly cash flow projection
Sales order accounting
Weekly data processing error report.
Classify these applications according to the management information system
conceptual model. 10
b) Explain the application of negative feedback in the following:
- A management reporting system using budgets. 10
I "The uncertainty and risk is high at strategic level of management." Comment 10
I Explain characteristics and limitations of human information processing. 10
4. Explain needs and characteristics of EIS. 10
5. "The determination of optional solutions can be provided through heuristic programming" Justify. 10
6. Explain about all phases of Herbert Simon model. 10
7. Write short notes on any four of the following: (4x5=20)
a) Law of requisity variety.
b) MIS and other academics disciplines.
c) Quality of information, dj Expert system, e) Operations research techniques.
