BIS303/03: Management Information Systems-Assignment Solution

Management Information Systems-Assignment Solution

1. The assessment covers the topics in Unit 1 and Unit 2.
2. The total marks for TMA 1 is 100 and contributes 25% to the total grade.
3. Submit your TMA to the Online Assignment Submission system. Submission of TMAs in hard copy will not be accepted. Marks will be awarded for quality content and presentation.
4. Times New Roman 12 pt font should be used for all writing. Answer all questions in English.
5. Students would be required to attach the TMA Declaration form as the front cover of their TMA. No duplication of work will be tolerated. Any plagiarism or collusion may result in disciplinary action to all parties involved.
6. Please check FlexLearn for the submission deadline.

Question 1(Management Information Systems)

1. Explain, with appropriate examples, how Information Systems (IS) to help businesses:

1. develop customer and supplier intimacy

1. gain competitive edge

(10 marks)

1. How do you relate the following terms in the context of an information system: data, information, and decision-making.

(20 marks)

Question 2(Management Information Systems)

1. MIS provides a variety of information products to managers.

Discuss the major reporting alternatives provided by MIS to assist managers in better decision-making. Illustrate your answer with examples

(10 marks)

1. Why are some organizations facing difficulties to sustain competitive advantage? (10 marks)

1. Business processes should be effective, efficient, and adaptable. Explain with the help of examples, the meaning of those terms.

(10 marks)

Question 3(Management Information Systems)

A tuition center located in Penang with 5 teachers, 2 admin assistants, and 1 cashier. Currently, all the processes of students’ registration, fees payment, classroom assignment, and attendance are done manually.

You are appointment to study the current process and would like you to propose a computerized system for their internal business processes.

1. Provide Context Diagram and DFD level 0 for the processes that have been identified.

(30 marks)

1. From the situation above, suggest hardware, software, and networking requirement facilitate the basic information needed for the tuition center.

(10 marks)