M.B.A. LM) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2016
Third Semester
MANAGEMENT CONTROL AND INFORMATION
SYSTEM
(CBCS 2012 Onwards)
(Common for M.B.A. LM)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A 3 15)
Answer all questions.
1. Define task control.
2. Define transfer pricing.
3. What are the attributes of DSS?
4. Write short notes on system documentation.
5. Why quality control is necessary in information control
design?
Part B 10 50)
Answer all questions.
6. Describe the necessity of information in the
management of organizations.
Or
Explain the role of users in developing an
information system for decision making.
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7. What are the components of critical success factors?
Explain them in detail.
Or
Detail various stages of SDLC.
8. Explain the cost benefit analysis in MIS.
Or
Explain in detail the stages of management control
process.
9. Explain various stages of system design.
Or
Explain the role of system analyst in streamlining
the audit procedure. Give example.
10. Discuss the designing of structured programs with
an example.
Or
Explain the management control process in multi
project organization with an example.
Part C 10 10)
(Compulsory)
11. Study the case below and answer the question(s).
Accenture is a global management consulting, technology
services and outsourcing company, with over 129,000
employees in 48 countries. It has no operational
headquarters and no formal branches. When a new
consultant is hired, Accenture's system automatically sets
up an e-mail account and instructions on where to pick up
a laptop, everyday Accenture employees log on to the
company's internal website to record where they are
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working. Some problems' however require Accenture
managers and clients to be in person, personal contact is
useful when sensitive personnel matters must be
addressed or when employees need extra motivation and
encouragement during hard times. That means more
travel and conferences around the clock for Accenture
executives.
Despite these challenges, Accenture believes virtual
management works. The company doesn't have to
maintain overhead costs for large headquarters, which it
believes would amount to much more than its expensive
travel expenses. Managers see many benefits to spending
time in the field where clients arc located. Managers
meeting with lower-level employees who work with the
clients obtain information that would not be available if
they remained at headquarters. And their presence helps
client relationships. Almost 85 percent of Accenture's one
hundred large accounts have been its clients for 10 years
or more.
Questions
What are the advantages of working in a virtual
environment like the one created by Accenture?
What are the disadvantages?
Would you like to work in a company like
Accenture? Why or Why not? Explain your answer.