Ques 2 The various contemporary approaches to MIS development can be summarized as:

1. The Technical Approach

a) Based on the mathematical and the normative models.
b) Physical technology forms the back bone of such an approach.
c) Such an approach mainly finds much needed contributions from the disciplines like
computer science, management science, operations research etc.
2. The Behavioral Approach
a) Based on the impact of the behavior and also on the response of the people in the
organization.
b) Motivational Feasibility forms a very important and demanding part of such an
approach towards MIS development.
Ques 3 Benefits of Relation base model.
Relational Database Model is widely used around the world, as its:1.
Easy to use:
In Relational model data is easily presented & visible. So revision becomes quite easy as the
information is stored insimple tables & rows. Such data is attractive for the first time user.2.
Flexibility:An operator or a user can easily link & extract the data & can get the desired
information easily.3.
Precision: The usage of relational algebra and calculus in the manipulation of the relations
between the tables ensures thatthere is no
ambiguity (doubtfulness or uncertainty), which may otherwise come while establishing
the links in a complicated network type database.
Object-oriented databases are able to handle complex types of data (graphics, pictures,
voice, and text)better than other structures .They are relatively easy to use, and they are
the key technology being used in multimedia-based applications for the Internet and
corporate Intranets and extranets. As well, they support inheritance - new objects can be
automatically created by replicating some or all of the characteristics of one or more parent
objects.
Ques 4 Client Server there was one powerful computer (known as server) which acts asa
provider of information to other sub-ordinate workstations (called client). Now Let us discuss
the benefits and drawbacks of Server-Client computing over P2Pcomputing:
Advantages of Client Server Networks over Peer to Peer Networks
1) Centralization:Unlike P2P, where there is no central administration, here in
thisarchitecture there is a centralized control. Servers help in administering the wholeset-up.
Access rights and resource allocation is done by Servers.
(2)Proper Management:All the files are stored at the same place. In this way,management of
files becomes easy. Also it becomes easier to find files.
Ques 5 Information technology plays a vital role in the success of an enterprise.For example,
the Internet and Internet-like internal networks, orintranets, and external interorganizationa
lnetworks, called extranets, can provide the in formation infrastructure a business needs for
efficient operations, effective management, and competitive advantage

Ques 6 Network topology is different modes of network hierarchy. For e.g.

bus,start,mesh,fully mesh topology. Basically its the means through which you can design
your network
Ques 7 The increasing complexity of conducting business in todays environment dictates
thatmanagement be presented witha comprehensive picture of the company as a whole.
Additionally, these cross-functional, integrated, systems put inevidence the interrelations
between different functional areas and the effect they have on the organization.Functionalsilo systems, while very effective in helping managers manage their specific area do not
provide thesecapabilities. Integrated systems allow modern organizations to stay flexible to
changes in their environment and reactpromptly across the board. It could be argued that
functional integration within the organization is a necessary, but notsufficient, condition to
stay competitive in the marketplace
Ques 8
Sales force automation, would increase sales person productivity, allow for better managem
ent of marketing resources, and provide a competitive advantage. Allowing the the Marketin
g department to see what tactics are being best utilized by their sales force allows for greate
r control in target marketing. Targetmarketing has proven to be more effective for sales volu
me that blanket marketing campaigns. Having a better idea what marketing tactics are bein
g effective allows you to spend more of your resources on that tactic. Better resource manag
ement regardless of area provides a competitive advantage.