Role of Information Systems in business

Role of Information Systems in business
Role of Information Systems in business

Role of Information Systems in business

The word limit for this assessment is 2,000 words
Word Limits

All written assignments include clear guidance on the maximum amount that should be written in order to address the requirements of the assessment task (a ‘word limit’).
If the submission exceeds the word limit by more than 10%, the submission will only be marked up to and including the additional 10%. Anything over this will not be included in the final grade for the item of assessment.

Abstracts, reference lists, and footnotes are excluded from any word limit requirements.
Where a submission is notably under the word limit, the full submission will be marked on the extent to which the requirements of the assessment task have been met. Generally speaking, submissions under the word limit fall short of the requirements of the assessment task.

Learning Outcomes for the item of assessment

This item of assessment covers the following learning outcomes. For the full list of learning outcomes for the module, please refer to the Module Study Guide.
• Appreciate the role of Information Systems in business.
• Describe the various information systems and identify the categories of specific systems.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of information in the operations of business
organisations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of suitable information systems for effective management.
• Communicate IS/IT solutions. (C2 & C5)

Assessment Details
Task
Write an essay to discuss different types of information systems and how an ERP system can play a key role in managing and controlling organisation-wide information streams. Also, provide an in-depth analysis of how ERP systems can enhance data collection, and the organisation and dissemination capabilities of a business.

You are expected to cover the following:
• Introduction, aims, and objectives of this essay (300 words)
• Summarise and discuss:
o Categories of information systems (500 words)
o ERP systems (500 words)
o Benefits of ERP systems in a real-life business (400 words)
• Conclusion and recommendations (300 words)

Remember to:
• Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts and ideas studied in the course
• Demonstrate the use of analytical skills
• Communicate effectively using management terms or language
• Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge
• Do adequate, independent research
• Use the Harvard referencing system appropriately throughout the assignment

Advice:
Do not expect to find a ready-made study.
Produce your own essay by sourcing information about information systems in organisations by following recommended books, suggested reading materials and searches of recognised internet sources, journals, and the organisation’s published reports.
To manage the word count (2,000 words), you may use a series of appendices so that you can include comprehensive material to support your work.

Bibliography

To accomplish this essay successfully, the following specialized books must be considered:
Book Details
TITLE
Business Information Systems, 5th edn ; Chapter 2, Chapter 6, Chapter 7
SUBTITLE
Technology, Development and Management for the E-Business
EDITION: 5
AUTHORS: Paul Bocij, Andrew Greasley, and Simon Hickie
PUBLISHER: Pearson Education Limited
PRINT PUB DATE: 2015-02-19
EBOOK PUB DATE
N/A
LANGUAGE
English
PRINT ISBN
9780273736455
EBOOK ISBN
9780273736462
PAGES
Book

Book Details
TITLE
Management Information Systems; Chapter 9
MANAGING THE DIGITAL FIRM
FOURTEENTH EDITION; GLOBAL EDITION
AUTHORS: Kenneth C. Laudon, and Jane P. Laudon
PUBLISHER: Pearson Education

Book Details
TITLE
Business Information Management, 2nd edition
By Dave Chaffey, and Gareth White
May 2011
PUBLISHER: Pearson Education
Distributed by Trans-Atlantic Publications
ISBN: 9780273711797
640 pages, Illustrated

Recommended Websites for Further Reading:
• BBC Business News (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business
• Economist (https://www.economist.com/ 
• Financial Times (https://www.ft.com/ 
• BBC Click (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/n13xtmd5
• Independent (https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech
• The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/uk/technology 
• Office for National Statistics (https://www.ons.gov.uk/businessindustryandtrade

Assessment Brief: Managing Information and Technology

Assessment Structure

Essay
The word limit for this assessment is 2,000 words
Word Limits
All written assignments include clear guidance on the maximum amount that should be written in order to address the requirements of the assessment task (a ‘word limit’).
If the submission exceeds the word limit by more than 10%, the submission will only be marked up to and including the additional 10%. Anything over this will not be included in the final grade for the item of assessment.
Abstracts, reference lists, and footnotes are excluded from any word limit requirements.
Where a submission is notably under the word limit, the full submission will be marked on the extent to which the requirements of the assessment task have been met. Generally speaking, submissions under the word limit fall short of the requirements of the assessment task.

Learning Outcomes for the item of assessment

This item of assessment covers the following learning outcomes. For the full list of learning outcomes for the module, please refer to the Module Study Guide.
• Appreciate the role of Information Systems in business.
• Describe the various information systems and identify the categories of specific systems.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of information in the operations of business
organisations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of suitable information systems for effective management.
• Communicate IS/IT solutions. (C2 & C5)

Assessment Details
Task
Write an essay to discuss different types of information systems and how an ERP system can play a
key role in managing and controlling organisation-wide information streams. Also, provide an in-depth analysis of how ERP systems can enhance data collection, and the organisation and dissemination capabilities of a business.
You are expected to cover the following:
• Introduction, aims, and objectives of this essay (300 words)
• Summarise and discuss:
o Categories of information systems (500 words)
o ERP systems (500 words)
o Benefits of ERP systems in a real-life business (400 words)
• Conclusion and recommendations (300 words)
Remember to:
• Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts and ideas studied in the course
• Demonstrate the use of analytical skills
• Communicate effectively using management terms or language
• Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge
• Do adequate, independent research
• Use the Harvard referencing system appropriately throughout the assignment
Advice:
Do not expect to find a ready-made study.
Produce your own essay by sourcing information about information systems in organisations
by following recommended books, suggested reading materials and searches of recognised
internet sources, journals, and the organisation’s published reports.
To manage the word count (2,000 words), you may use a series of appendices so that you can include comprehensive material to support your work.

Bibliography

To accomplish this essay successfully, the following specialized books must be considered:
Book Details
TITLE
Business Information Systems, 5th edn ; Chapter 2, Chapter 6, Chapter 7
SUBTITLE
Technology, Development and Management for the E-Business
EDITION: 5
AUTHORS: Paul Bocij, Andrew Greasley, and Simon Hickie
PUBLISHER: Pearson Education Limited
PRINT PUB DATE: 2015-02-19
EBOOK PUB DATE
N/A
LANGUAGE
English
PRINT ISBN
9780273736455
EBOOK ISBN
9780273736462
PAGES
Book

Book Details
TITLE
Management Information Systems; Chapter 9
MANAGING THE DIGITAL FIRM
FOURTEENTH EDITION; GLOBAL EDITION
AUTHORS: Kenneth C. Laudon, and Jane P. Laudon
PUBLISHER: Pearson Education

Book Details
TITLE
Business Information Management, 2nd edition
By Dave Chaffey, and Gareth White
May 2011
PUBLISHER: Pearson Education
Distributed by Trans-Atlantic Publications
ISBN: 9780273711797
640 pages, Illustrated

Recommended Websites for Further Reading:
• BBC Business News (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business
• Economist (https://www.economist.com/
• Financial Times (https://www.ft.com/
• BBC Click (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/n13xtmd5
• Independent (https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech
• The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/uk/technology
• Office for National Statistics (https://www.ons.gov.uk/businessindustryandtrade

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