MIS203 REVISION QUESTIONS
MIS203 REVISION QUESTIONS
Q1) Bing works as a data analyst for the Department of Health. In her role, she deals with the Australian publics health data, which is highly sensitive and confidential. As such, many of the databases she has access to involve multiple levels of security to ensure the data is not leaked to unauthorised people in the office and to the public. The Department of Health is also very aware of hackers constantly trying to gain access into the system and have taken security measures to prevent this from happening.
Explain the meaning of information privacy. Explain three key threats to information privacy and provide examples.
Q2) Harriet & Claire have an idea for a new app that they believe could be a new business opportunity for them. They are aware the idea is new in the market, but they are yet to write the business plan to seek funding for its development. They have a lot of hopes to build the new application up and then to sell in the future to a larger company.
Harriet and Claire need to find information on the demand in the market for this new app, the projected earnings once the app is released to market and how much the app will cost to develop.
They know that not all information on the internet is of good quality. They need your advice to find appropriate information so they can write a good business plan.
What aspects of information quality should Harriet and Claire look for in this information before deciding to include it in the business plan. Use examples where appropriate.
Q3) Thea has started a home decorating business where she will be advising clients on remodelling and updating their homes. She is hoping to attract customers through her website and through other online marketing channels such as Instagram and Facebook. She is a designer and has no experience in sales and pricing her services. She intends to use the internet to learn about how to market to customers, how to price her services and how to prepare her website in order to run a successful business.
Discuss the elements of the DIKW framework that Thea will need to consider so as to succeed in her new business venture. Use actual examples related to Theas business.
Q4) Monica is the senior manager in the accounting department of a large multinational company. She is giving a presentation to the senior executives of the company about the financial performance of the business. None of the people that she is presenting to is an expert in accounting. Some of them are from different countries and are attending the presentation on Zoom. The company has been in the news recently over an environmental scandal which has placed great stress on the senior executives who are attending the presentation.
Discuss in detail types of noise that might prevent Monica from successfully communicating her message about the financial performance of the company to the senior executives.
Q5) Andrew is a sales manager at a large multinational company which provides transportation services to mining companies around the world. He has been in the job for only two months and is very stressed trying to learn the requirements of his role. In the job he receives a large amount of information from a wide variety of sources and from many of the companys overseas offices. He must analyse the information and prepare numerous reports for senior managers on a weekly basis.
In addition to this, Andrew receives a large number of emails each day as well as text messages on his smartphone and computer. Andrew often feels stressed and not in control of his day and feels that his work is suffering because he is making rushed decisions which sometimes turn out to be wrong.
Discuss some causes of why Andrew is facing information overload.
Q6) Mostafa has recently decided to make his building contracting business into a paperless office. Mostafa has found that the prices of paper, ink and printer maintenance has risen recently, and he also wants to embrace a more environmentally friendly office space.
Mostafa has heard of Business Process change but is unaware of how this approach can help.
Mostafa has asked you to explain what Business Process change involves and to explain how streamlining; and business process re-engineering can help to deliver this change.
Which approach would you recommend Mostafa takes?
MIS203 REVISION QUESTIONS
The exam will consist of 4 questions. Each question will include a scenario which will then be followed by the question that you must answer.
Below are some key concepts that we covered during the trimester that you should make sure you understand:
What are the 4 elements of the DIKW framework? How can they be used to ensure that businesses and organisations are successful in the market? (Topic from Week 1)
What are the different types of noise and why might they be a barrier to effective communication? (Topic from Week 2)
Discuss the reasons for information overload. What strategies can be used to prevent information overload? (Topic from Week 3)
What are the key threats to information privacy. What are some strategies businesses could put in place to ensure that information that they possess is kept safe? (Topic from Week 8 and 9)
Discuss the importance of information governance strategy to organisations. What are some of the issues that companies have to think about when introducing an information governance strategy? (Topic from Week 10)Discuss the key considerations when assessing the value of information (Topic from Week 4).
What are the 4 ways that organisations use information? Discuss the key aspects of each use of information (Topic from Week 6).
