stragic information system assingment
SBL
MODULE TITLE/ Strategic Information System
SEMESTER: 2
COURSE(S) – (leading to): MSc IT
SEMESTER: August – November 2013
1. Module Description
This subject requires students to stand back from the technicalities of information systems and look at the field in a broader way. It attempts to give students a business awareness so they can determine how best to align technology with business needs.
2. Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of the module, the student will be able to:
• Understand the need for, and methods of, strategic planning.
• Select appropriate tools and techniques for the strategic planning of a corporation’s information system.
• Discuss the nature, integration and use of the various forms of information systems within the corporate setting.
• Discuss the alignment of a corporation’s information system with their business strategies.
• Make informed comment on the societal issues raised by information management.
SIM Assignment
THIS ASSIGNMENT IS 30 % OF YOUR OVERALL ASSESSMENT AND AN INDIVIDUAL REPORT
Consider a successful Business organization in the UK or in a country of your choice. For this organization, you are required to do the following-:
• Analyze the goals and objectives using the mission statement as the basis.
• Critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses, taking into consideration all the environmental factors.
• Recommend a strategic model for the organization. Justify the choice of the model.
• Identify the key performance indicators to measure the performance and hence the information requirements for the various managerial decision making levels.
• Establishing the information requirements and assess Information Systems which would give a competitive edge to this organization. You may also include information systems that enhance the Customer Relations Management.
Assignment Focus
1) Strategic Role - Identify / Analyse:
• The mission statement of the
MODULE TITLE/ Strategic Information System
SEMESTER: 2
COURSE(S) – (leading to): MSc IT
SEMESTER: August – November 2013
1. Module Description
This subject requires students to stand back from the technicalities of information systems and look at the field in a broader way. It attempts to give students a business awareness so they can determine how best to align technology with business needs.
2. Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of the module, the student will be able to:
• Understand the need for, and methods of, strategic planning.
• Select appropriate tools and techniques for the strategic planning of a corporation’s information system.
• Discuss the nature, integration and use of the various forms of information systems within the corporate setting.
• Discuss the alignment of a corporation’s information system with their business strategies.
• Make informed comment on the societal issues raised by information management.
SIM Assignment
THIS ASSIGNMENT IS 30 % OF YOUR OVERALL ASSESSMENT AND AN INDIVIDUAL REPORT
Consider a successful Business organization in the UK or in a country of your choice. For this organization, you are required to do the following-:
• Analyze the goals and objectives using the mission statement as the basis.
• Critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses, taking into consideration all the environmental factors.
• Recommend a strategic model for the organization. Justify the choice of the model.
• Identify the key performance indicators to measure the performance and hence the information requirements for the various managerial decision making levels.
• Establishing the information requirements and assess Information Systems which would give a competitive edge to this organization. You may also include information systems that enhance the Customer Relations Management.
Assignment Focus
1) Strategic Role - Identify / Analyse:
• The mission statement of the