Question Bank
Management Information System
1. Define the role of data in an Information System.
2. What is the difference between data and information?
3. Explain the concept of Business Process in the context of Information Systems.
4. Describe organizational structures in the context of an Information System.
5. What is meant by the term Systems Approach in Information Systems?
6. Mention the basic components of an Information System.
7. List the resources required to develop an Information System.
8. What are the major advantages of Transaction Processing Systems (TPS)?
9. How does Management Information System (MIS) assist decision-making?
10. What are the basic functions of an Expert System?
11. Define Executive Support Systems (ESS) and their role in decision-making.
12. What is the role of Strategic Information Systems (SIS)?
13. Explain the concept of Centralized Information Systems.
14. What is meant by Decentralized Information Systems?
15. Name any two factors that lead to the success of Information Systems.
16. Mention the common reasons for failure of Information Systems.
17. How does automation improve business functions in Information Systems?
18. Describe the term Value of Information Systems.
19. What is Risk in Information Systems?
20. Define Business Process Reengineering (BPR).
21. Explain the importance of Information Systems in an organization.
22. Describe the role and components of a Transaction Processing System (TPS).
23. How do Management Information Systems (MIS) improve organizational performance?
24. Explain the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in modern Information Systems.
25. Compare and contrast Centralized and Decentralized Information Systems.
26. Discuss the different types of decision support models used in Decision Support Systems
(DSS).
27. What are the key factors influencing the success of Information Systems in businesses?
28. Explain how Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems help streamline business
processes.
29. Describe the integration of business functions in Strategic Information Systems.
30. How do Executive Support Systems (ESS) enhance decision-making at the executive
level?
31. What is Total Quality Management (TQM), and how does it relate to Information
Systems?
32. What are the advantages and disadvantages of Transaction Processing Systems (TPS)?
33. How do Expert Systems differ from Decision Support Systems (DSS)?
34. Explain the role of Enterprise Management Systems (ERP, SCM, CRM) in business
operations.
35. Discuss the role of Information Systems in eCommerce.
36. How does the Systems Approach help in understanding Information Systems in
organizations?
37. Describe how Business Process Reengineering (BPR) impacts organizational change.
38. How does an Information System contribute to decision-making processes in an
organization?
39. What are the different models and components to Decision Support Systems (DSS)?
40. Explain the factors of risk in implementing an Information System.
41. Discuss in detail the role of Information Systems in enhancing business processes and
organizational efficiency.
42. Explain the concept of Business Process Integration and its significance in Information
Systems.
43. Describe the architecture and development process of an Information System with
examples.
44. Discuss the Transaction Processing System (TPS) and how it facilitates data collection,
storage, and processing.
45. How do Management Information Systems (MIS) help managers in decision-making?
Provide examples.
46. Discuss the various types of Information Systems used in an organization, highlighting
their functions and differences.
47. Explain how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Expert Systems are transforming business
operations.
48. Discuss the relationship between Executive Support Systems (ESS) and Strategic
Information Systems (SIS).
49. How do Decision Support Systems (DSS) aid in making complex decisions? Provide
examples.
50. Compare Programmed and Non-programmed decisions and discuss their relevance in
decision-making.
51. Explain Decision Support Systems (DSS) with reference to models and approaches used
in decision-making.
52. Discuss the concept of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and its benefits for integrated
business processes.
53. Explain the role of Supply Chain Management (SCM), Customer Relationship
Management (CRM), and E-commerce as components of Enterprise Management
Technologies.
54. Explain Business Process Reengineering (BPR) and how it transforms the way
organizations operate.
55. Discuss the factors contributing to the success or failure of an Information System within
an organization.
56. What are the challenges faced during the development and maintenance of Information
Systems? How can they be overcome?
57. Discuss the role of Centralized vs. Decentralized Information Systems in modern
businesses.
58. How can Total Quality Management (TQM) be integrated with Information Systems to
improve business outcomes?
59. Explain the importance of risk management in the implementation of Information
Systems and how organizations can minimize these risks.
60. Discuss the impact of eCommerce on Information Systems, particularly focusing on data
security, privacy, and transaction processing.
