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Fall 2023 - CS507 - 1

This document provides instructions for an assignment in CS507 Information Systems at the Virtual University of Pakistan for the Fall 2023 semester. It covers content from lectures 1-8 and involves answering 3 questions about factors to consider for launching a new product line at a small e-commerce business. Students must submit their answers directly in the assignment text area by the due date of November 13th to receive up to 15 marks. Plagiarism detection will be used and answers should demonstrate an understanding of how critical information is for decision making and business success.

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Fall 2023 - CS507 - 1

This document provides instructions for an assignment in CS507 Information Systems at the Virtual University of Pakistan for the Fall 2023 semester. It covers content from lectures 1-8 and involves answering 3 questions about factors to consider for launching a new product line at a small e-commerce business. Students must submit their answers directly in the assignment text area by the due date of November 13th to receive up to 15 marks. Plagiarism detection will be used and answers should demonstrate an understanding of how critical information is for decision making and business success.

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Virtual University of Pakistan SEMESTER Fall 2023

CS507- Information
Systems Assignment No.1
(Graded)

Maximum Marks: 15
Due Date: 13 November 2023
Instructions

The purpose of this assignment is to give you hands-on practice. It is expected that students
will solve the assignment themselves. The following rules will apply during the evaluation
of the assignment.

 Cheating from any source will result in zero marks in the


assignment.
 The submitted assignment does NOT open or the file is corrupted.
 No assignment after the due date will be accepted.
 Students can submit HTML, Images, and plain text only in this inline Mode. The
table can also be drawn using this interface.
 (DOC/pdf File uploading option will not be available) in inline assignment
submission.

Uploading Assignment Instruction

Follow the given instructions to submit the inline assignment.

 Prepare your answer in the below “Inline” assignment component.


 You do not need to upload any files.
 Prepare your assignment in MS Word; Copy all text and paste it into the below Inline
assignment text area.
 Perform necessary formatting if changed during copy/paste.
 Assignment will not be accepted through email.
Virtual University of Pakistan SEMESTER Fall 2023
Lectures Covered

This assignment covers contents covered in Lecture 1-8.

Objectives & Learning Outcome

The objectives of this assignment are to:


 Provide an understanding of the importance of infomraiton and its criticality.
After completing the assignment, the student will be able to Explain the criticality of information in
personal and business and its impact on the quality and outcomes of decisions.

Scenrio

In today's interconnected world, the importance of information in decision-making cannot be


overstated. Consider the following scenario to understand its significance:

You are the manager of a small e-commerce business specializing in fashion products. Your
team is planning to launch a new product line for the upcoming holiday season. This decision
involves multiple factors, including product selection, pricing, marketing strategy, and supply
chain logistics. Please answer the following questions:

Question No. 1 (5 Marks)

Describe at least two specific factors that you, as the manager, must take into account before
deciding on the new product line.

Question No. 2 (5 Marks)

Explain how a lack of relevant information in any of the factors mentioned in question 1 can
lead to unsatisfactory decisions and potential consequences for your business.

Question No. 3 (5 Marks)

Discuss the significance of utilizing diverse sources of information in the decision-making


process for your e-commerce business. Provide at least two examples of diverse information
sources that could aid in making well-informed decisions.
Virtual University of Pakistan SEMESTER Fall 2023

Solution instructions: Please provide a relevant and brief response to each question,
considering the critical role of information in the decision-making process and how it can
impact the success of your business.

Note: Plagiarism will be checked for each question. Marks will be awarded
based on your answer and plagiarism report.

For any query about the assignment, contact at email [email protected]

Good Luck!

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