Q11. Read the case study below and answer the questions that follow:

A well-known international property management firm has five (5) branches in Oman as well. Each branch is in a major city of the five (5) most populous governorates of Oman. The branches manage a wide range of corporate clients including private hospitals, storage yards and shopping centers. The company does not have any landlords or tenants connected to residential properties.

Q11.a. Explain how the introduction of VAT in Oman would affect the company. The answer should

include:

i. A list of at least ten (10) different types of stakeholders involved.

ii. State the VAT rate which will be applicable to each stakeholder and explain the

reason behind each choice.

iii. An explanation of whether the introduction of VAT would have a positive or

negative effect for the company.

Q11.b. An Electronic Information System package is to be proposed for the property manager. Prepare a proposal document for this package. The proposal should include:

i. Details of four (4) benefits for the property manager because of using the package.

ii. Details of five (5) different types of data that can be included in the system.

iii. An explanation of two (2) new services that would be impossible without the

proposed system.