A 3,000 word report that analyses the strategic, tactical and operation decision making in a business and proposes solutions. The report will contain prototype interfaces showing what the system would deliver. The assignment does not require the development of working systems but a clear explanation of the proposed navigation, intended user etc. (LO1, 2 & 3)
In addition you will be required to critically appraise draft proposals of other students and feedback useful comments during the development stages of the assignment. (LO4)

Introduction to information systems (IS)
Use of IS for strategic, tactical and operational decision making
Business functions and supply chains. Supply chain management
Managers and their information needs
Business intelligence and knowledge management
Introduction to collaborative systems (e.g.MS Sharepoint)
The web enabled enterprise
Global information systems
Choices in systems acquisition
Risks, security and disaster recovery
Green IT
Ethical issues in IT

On-line material will provide students with a broad overview of the indicative content and demonstrations of good practice in a variety of topics. Learning support material will be provided. The practical nature of the module is covered by practical tutorials which the student can complete at home or at their place of work. Weekly formative assessments will support the learning.

Management Information systems, Oz and Jones, 2006 Cengage Learning EMEA, ISBN: 978-1-84480-758-1

Management information Systems : Managing the Digital Firm 12th Ed, Laudon and Laudon. 2012 Pearson, ISBN: 978-0-27-375453-4

MS Sharepoint

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