A series of on-line TESTs examining the core concepts and principles of enterprise mobility, including assessment of a case study involving the proposition of an enterprise mobility-based solution for a given organisational context. (Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4, total length 3 hours).

This module focuses on the key issues associated with the conception, creation and deployment of mobile systems in an enterprise-wide context. Indicative areas of focus in the module include:

Enterprise Mobility - its definition, origin and transformational nature in organisations.
A critical review of models of Enterprise Mobility.
Core concepts: temporal and locational and modal aspects of mobility and their transformational impact.
Understanding a range of business/organisational context and the associated value afforded by the adoption of mobile solutions.
A systematic approach to the conceptualisation and development of mobile solutions to enhance competitive advantage.
Mobile Work - the changing nature of the workplace and engagement.
Design issues: (re)design of business process and service; (re)design of physical and logical components; (re)design of the interaction models in context of usability issues.
Social impact and legal and ethical issues.

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You will need access to these resources:-
Word processing, statistical analysis and presentation graphics software.

Recommended texts:

Mobile Revolution : The Making of Worldwide Mobile Markets
Steinbock, Dan
Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd.
Date Published: 06/2005
LC Call Number: HE9713 -- .S728 2005eb
eISBN: 9780749446109
pISBN: 9780749442965
Dewey Decimal Number: 384.3/3
OCLC Number: 647415717

A Comprehensive Guide to Enterprise Mobility, Shibu K. V. et al (2012), CRC Press Print, ISBN: 978-1-4398-6735-8, ebook ISBN: 978-1-4398-6736-5

Reference will made to specific conference/journal papers and authors during the module delivery.

On-line materials will exemplify topical issues and best practice case studies.

Students will be expected to use and regularly engage with the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) employed for the delivery of this module. Typically this will be 'Blackboard' and students are expected to work through the module material provided on the VLE at the suggested pace and in accordance with the Learning Activity Plan. The material will include content and activities that allow students to assimilate the concepts and skills required by the module.

On-line, telephone and email support will be provided as necessary.