Part 2 of Lecture 1:
Introduction to the module Who, when, where, how, what, why
Intelligence
Is there a problem/opportunity?
Design
What are the options/alternatives?
Choice
Which should you choosehow to choose?
Information
Information requirements
Transform data
Obtain data
Data requirements
Database
2. DSS application
RCL Consultancy Revenue Forecast Tool: developed using Visual Basic, although might have been simpler in MS-Excel
3. MIS application
Module results spreadsheet (MS-Excel): What management information does this provide? What management decisions does it support?
Products by category
stock count
Sales by category
sales totals by product
Sales by Year
sales totals by year, with optional detail
Summary results
graphical presentation of coursework, exam and overall results
Introduction to CC6052
Who:
o o
How:
Teaching and Learning Approach Assessment Methods and Criteria Module materials via blog and Weblearn Recommended Reading Lecture 10:00 11:00 TMG-47 Seminar 11:00 12:00 TMG-79 and TM1-40 PC Workshop 12:00 13:00 TMG-07 and TMG-08
etc
Coursework (50%)
Based on case study Group membership form for coursework Group assignment
Formative feedback on draft
Things to do next
Recommended reading
Cadle J. & Yeates D., 2001, Project Management for Information Systems, 3rd ed., FT Prentice Hall
Business Strategy and Information Systems: chapter 2 (pages 23 - 35)
Chaffey, D. (ed.), 2003, Business Information Systems, 2nd ed., FT Prentice Hall
Introduction to BIS Strategy: Chapter 13 (pages 517 - 537)
Laudon, K. & Laudon, J., 2004, Management Information Systems, 8th ed., Pearson Prentice Hall
Information Systems and Business Strategy: Chapter 3 (pages 91 - 104)
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