Management Information Systems (Mid Term_spring 2026)

Question No. 1 [CLO 2, Level 3] [Marks: 07] Information systems play a critical role in modern organizations by integrating technology, people, and business processes to improve efficiency, decision-making, and competitiveness. Businesses increasingly rely on information systems to manage operations, analyze data, and respond quickly to changing market demands. Apply your understanding of information systems to explain how they are transforming businesses and demonstrate why they are essential for effectively running and managing a business today. Question No. 2 [CLO 2, Level 3] [Marks:08] A growing manufacturing company is/using different types of information systems to manage its operations. Operational managers use systems to monitor daily production and inventory, middle managers use systems to analyze performance reports and plan resources, and top management uses systems for strategic decision-making. The company has recently implemented an enterprise-wide system to integrate all departments, including production, finance, sales, and human resources. Organize your knowledge of various types of information systems to demonstrate how a company could implement these systems to enhance decision making. Question No. 3 [CLO 1, Level 2] [Marks: 10] The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is driven by the fusion of digital, physical, and biological technologies, which are transforming how businesses operate and compete. Emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Cloud Computing, Cognitive Computing, and Blockchain are key enablers that help organizations innovate, optimize processes, and create value. Understanding their practical applications is essential for leveraging the full potential of 4IR. Explain how emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Cloud Computing, Cognitive Computing, and Blockchain support the goals of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Illustrate your explanation with relevant real-world examples from different business sectors.