Module Descriptors
INFORMATION SYSTEMS STRATEGY
COIS61061
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Robin Oldham
Email: Robin.Oldham@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- Coursework weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Resources
Corporate Strategy: JOHNSON, G. & SCHOLES, K. (1997) Exploring Corporate Strategy. Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0-13-551664.
STEEP Analysis: Horizon: Common Sense Management, ISBN:0-19-525635-6.
Porters Five Forces Analysis: PORTER, M (1998) Competitive Strategy: Techniques for Analyzing Industries and Competitors. Free Press, ISBN:06-68-4841487.
IS implementation: EASSON, K.D. (1988) Information Technology and Organisational Change. Taylor and Francis, ISBN:0-85066-391-1.
STEEP Analysis: Horizon: Common Sense Management, ISBN:0-19-525635-6.
Porters Five Forces Analysis: PORTER, M (1998) Competitive Strategy: Techniques for Analyzing Industries and Competitors. Free Press, ISBN:06-68-4841487.
IS implementation: EASSON, K.D. (1988) Information Technology and Organisational Change. Taylor and Francis, ISBN:0-85066-391-1.
Module Texts
Corporate Strategy: Johnson, G. & Scholes, K. (1997) Exploring Corporate Strategy, Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0-13-551664
STEEP Analysis: Horizon: Common Sense Management,
Porters Five Forces Analysis: Porter, M. (1998), Competitive Strategy: Techniques for Analysing Industries and Competitors, Free Press, ISBN: 06-68-4841487
E-Business and E-Commerce Management: Strategy, Implementation and Practice, 5th Edition, Chaffey, D. (2011), Financial Times Press, ISBN: 0273752014
STEEP Analysis: Horizon: Common Sense Management,
Porters Five Forces Analysis: Porter, M. (1998), Competitive Strategy: Techniques for Analysing Industries and Competitors, Free Press, ISBN: 06-68-4841487
E-Business and E-Commerce Management: Strategy, Implementation and Practice, 5th Edition, Chaffey, D. (2011), Financial Times Press, ISBN: 0273752014
Module Learning Strategies
Weekly Lecture (1 hour/week).
Weekly Tutorial (1 hours/week).
Group Work
This module will normally run in study period 1.
Weekly Tutorial (1 hours/week).
Group Work
This module will normally run in study period 1.
Module Additional Assessment Details
An exam length 1.5 hours weighted at 75% assessing Learning Outcomes 1 to 3.
A 20 minute presentation weighted at 25% assessment Learning Outcome 4 and 5.
A 20 minute presentation weighted at 25% assessment Learning Outcome 4 and 5.
Module Indicative Content
The module will concentrate on three (related) areas:
1. Strategic Business Analysis; the topics here are:
STEEP (Social Technological Environmental Economic Political) Analysis.
(SWOT) Analysis.
Porters 5 Forces analysis.
2. IT strategy development; the topics here are:
Earl's Strategic Grid.
Earl's three pronged approach.
Architecture modelling
Initiative prioritisation using Earl's risk/reward portfolios.
Implementing IT systems.
3. Socio-technical system design; the topics here are:
Job design.
Job impact analysis.
Acceptability testing.
1. Strategic Business Analysis; the topics here are:
STEEP (Social Technological Environmental Economic Political) Analysis.
(SWOT) Analysis.
Porters 5 Forces analysis.
2. IT strategy development; the topics here are:
Earl's Strategic Grid.
Earl's three pronged approach.
Architecture modelling
Initiative prioritisation using Earl's risk/reward portfolios.
Implementing IT systems.
3. Socio-technical system design; the topics here are:
Job design.
Job impact analysis.
Acceptability testing.