Assignment: Management Information Systems
You should choose a company or organization and investigate a particular information system used by it - the system could be an ERP, a transaction processing system, a CRM system, a POS system etc.
The work must include business name, sector it operates in and system used (therefore custom-built proprietary systems are not allowed).
At the very least, the report must include the problem faced by the company, the software system chosen as a solution and how the system helped resolve the problem.
The report could also include information on implementation duration, implementation process or difficulties encountered, possible staff issues faced (e.g. training, redundancy, ethical), post-implementation performance etc. The approach is that of a short case study.
i. the word length should be between 1000 and 1250 words, excluding bibliography and in-text satations in Harvord Style
ii. Marks will be awarded for evidence of extensive, relevant research around the topic, and deducted for incorrect citation.
iii. Cover, Table of Contents, References and Appendix are excluded of the total wordcount.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
This task assesses the following learning outcomes:
i. Distinguish between the main types of information systems and innovative methods of reducing costs and improving service through management information systems;
ii. Discuss ethical, privacy and security issues related to the use of data and technology in today's business environment;
Assess challenges related to (i) the adoption of new technology by employees and customers, and (ii) the implementation strategy and processes.