section a - short answers questions

answer all questions in this section.

1. Briefly explain each of the five characteristics of a system.

2. Explain any two opportunities and any two challenges that are faced by organizations in the implementation of electronic business information systems.

3. 'It is generally agreed that one of the key functions of management is decision making.' Using specific examples, you are required to explain the stages involved in making decisions.

4. Differentiate between the following, use examples where necessary:

a. Management information system s and decision support systems.

b. intranet and extranet.

c. data and information.

5. Draw a diagram that depicts the components of information systems.

6. describe the conditions under which a system becomes a 'legacy system'.

7. explain any three business values of enterprise systems.