STRATEGIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS HI 5019
Strategic information systems (SIS) refer to the use of information technology (IT) in organizations to gain a competitive advantage. SIS involves the integration of IT with the organization’s overall business strategy to create a sustainable advantage.
SIS can be used in different areas of an organization, such as supply chain management, customer relationship management, and product design and development. It can also be used to improve decision-making processes by providing real-time data analysis and reporting tools.
The key benefits of SIS include improved efficiency and productivity, enhanced customer satisfaction, increased revenue and profitability, and reduced costs. SIS can also enable organizations to respond quickly to changes in the market and stay ahead of competitors.
However, implementing SIS requires careful planning and execution to ensure that the technology aligns with the organization’s strategic goals. It is important to assess the organization’s existing IT infrastructure and capabilities, identify the gaps, and develop a plan to bridge those gaps.
Moreover, SIS requires the involvement and collaboration of different departments within the organization, including IT, finance, marketing, and operations. The success of SIS also depends on the organization’s ability to train its employees to effectively use the technology.
In summary, SIS can provide significant benefits to organizations, but it requires careful planning, execution, and collaboration across different departments. With the right approach, SIS can help organizations gain a competitive advantage and achieve their strategic goals.
TRIMESTER 3 / 2014
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Holmes Institute Faculty of Higher Education offers business courses that combine discipline-based excellence with practical application. The faculty operates on campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Hong Kong.
The faculty offers a Bachelor of Business, a Bachelor of Professional Accounting, a Master of Professional Accounting, a Master of Business Administration and a Graduate Diploma in Business.
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HOLMES INSTITUTE PROGRAMS
The Holmes Institute programs offer domestic and international students an opportunity to study a set of contemporary subjects in preparation for a career in business. These programs explore the global and cross-cultural dimensions of business. Teaching utilizes a combination of delivery methods and includes critical analysis and case study methods. A combination of exams, case studies and company analysis are used in assessment.
SUBJECT OVERVIEW & RATIONALE
This subject is about how accounting-based systems and business processes, support decision making and other information needs in an organisation.
SUBJECT OBJECTIVES & LEARNING OUTCOMES
Knowledge
Graduates will be able to, integrate and apply theoretical and practical knowledge of Information Systems to satisfy Business requirements.
Skills
Graduates will be able to, analyse complex problems relating to Information Systems for business and develop confidence in working with others to develop strategic options within rapidly changing internal and external business environments.
Application
Graduates will be able to, apply theoretical and practical knowledge of Information Systems for Business in the diagnosis of organisational issues and the formulation and implementation of appropriate strategies.
SUBJECT ADMINISTRATION
Awards Duration Core/Elective Subject weight
MBA 1 semester Elective 3 credit points
Mode of delivery On campus
Prerequisites Nil
Workload Students are expected to attend all classes
Delivery 2 hrs of lectures and 1 hr tutorial or equivalent
Independent study 6 hrs
CONTACT DETAILS
Subject Coordinator Geoff Stewart gstewart@holmes.edu.au
Lecturer Melbourne Geoff Stewart gstewart@holmes.edu.au
Lecturer Sydney Shafiul Azam sazam sazam@syd.holmes.edu.au
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STUDENT ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT TYPE DUE DATE WEIGHT
Individual Assignment
Week 7
20%
Group Assignment Week 11
Week 11
20%
Final examination
Exam week
60%
DETAILED INFORMATION ON SUBJECT ASSESSMENTS
1. Individual Assignment
Read the case study ‘Success to Succession’.
• Identify the importance of wetware costs.
• Identify an organisation implementing an Accounting Information System.
• Discuss the relevance of wetware costs to the implementation in the organisation you have identified.
• Draw some conclusions.
(1,000 words, week 7, 20 marks)
2. Group Assignment
Read the case study ‘Using a Case Study to test the three key social enablers in ERP implementation’.
The key findings are shallow clichés. They are:
• Strong and committed leadership at the top level
• Open and honest communication
• Balanced and empowered teams
These items disclose the biases of the researchers and do little to Help with understanding what makes an ERP project successful.
Do some research on ERP implementation. Identify other factors which may account for the success of ERP implementation.
Discuss the factors you have identified and explain why they are more reliable than the clichés in the original article.
(1,000 words, week 10, 20 marks)
3. Final Examination
This will be a closed book exam.
There will be 6 exam questions for 10 marks each.
One exam question will be compulsory – Part A
In this question you will be expected to bring ideas that you have learnt from the assignments.
In Part B you will be asked to select 5 questions out of the available 7.
Each exam question will be in two parts:
• part (a) asking you to show knowledge of theoretical concepts and
• part (b) asking you to apply these ideas to an organisation.
The organisation will be identified in a block of text at the beginning of the question.
ASSESSMENT POLICY
To be eligible to pass this subject, students must complete all forms of assessment and demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes. All assignments must be submitted electronically using a word processor, uploaded to Blackboard via SafeAssign. You must print and attach the full SafeAssign report with the Holmes Institute Cover Sheet to the printed assignment (hard copy).
The assignment cover sheet must include the student/s name, number, subject code and subject name, subject lecturer’s name, assignment due date and time of submission. All hard copies must be submitted to the designated Assignment Submission Facility on Campus during opening hours.
Submission deadlines are strictly enforced and late submission incurs penalties of 5 (five) % of the assessment value per calendar day unless an extension and/or special consideration has been granted by the Subject Coordinator prior to the assessment deadline. Unless an extension and/or special consideration has been granted by the Subject Coordinator prior to the assessment deadline, no assessments are accepted after 14 calendar days of the due date or the end of the trimester for assessments due later in a trimester. Students are requested to familiarize themselves with the Holmes Institute Assessment Policy located on the Blackboard Student Subject: HE-General Study Information (HGEN_HE) General Information Policies and Procedures Holmes Institute Student Assessment Policy v1.pdf.
What is the subject HI 5019 about and what are its objectives and learning outcomes? Also, what are the assessment types, their weightage, and due dates for this subject?
HI 5019 is a subject that explores how accounting-based systems and business processes support decision-making and other information needs in an organization. The subject objectives are for students to integrate and apply theoretical and practical knowledge of Information Systems to satisfy Business requirements, analyze complex problems relating to Information Systems for business, develop confidence in working with others to develop strategic options within rapidly changing internal and external business environments, and apply theoretical and practical knowledge of Information Systems for Business in the diagnosis of organizational issues and the formulation and implementation of appropriate strategies.
The learning outcomes of the subject are knowledge, skills, and application. Graduates will be able to integrate and apply theoretical and practical knowledge of Information Systems to satisfy Business requirements, analyze complex problems relating to Information Systems for business and develop confidence in working with others to develop strategic options within rapidly changing internal and external business environments, and apply theoretical and practical knowledge of Information Systems for Business in the diagnosis of organizational issues and the formulation and implementation of appropriate strategies.
There are three types of assessments in this subject. The first is an individual assignment that is due in week 7, with a weightage of 20%. Students are required to identify the importance of wetware costs, an organization implementing an Accounting Information System, discuss the relevance of wetware costs to the implementation in the organization identified, and draw some conclusions. The second assessment is a group assignment that is due in week 11, with a weightage of 20%. Students are required to do research on ERP implementation, identify other factors that may account for the success of ERP implementation, discuss the factors identified, and explain why they are more reliable than the clichés in the original article. The final examination is a closed book exam with six There are three types of assessments in this subject. The first is an individual assignment that is due in week 7, with a weightage of 20%. Students are required to identify the importance of wetware costs, an organization implementing an Accounting Information System, discuss the relevance of wetware costs to the implementation in the organization identified, and draw some conclusions. The second assessment is a group assignment that is due in week 11, with a weightage of 20%. Students are required to do research on ERP implementation, identify other factors that may account for the success of ERP implementation, discuss the factors identified, and explain why they are more reliable than the clichés in the original article. The final examination is a closed book exam with six questions for 10 marks each, and a weightage of 60%. One exam question is compulsory, and the other five questions are selected out of the available seven. The exam questions require students to show knowledge of theoretical concepts and apply these ideas to an organization identified in a block of text at the beginning of the question. The exam is held during the exam week.
