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The document outlines a unit on Management Information Systems aimed at providing learners with an understanding of how organizations utilize information systems to enhance operations and competitiveness. It details the unit's aims, learning outcomes, and assessment criteria, focusing on the analysis and improvement of existing information systems, particularly for a client named Steakz. Additionally, it describes the tasks involved in developing a management information system, including report writing and lab demonstrations.

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Assignment Question-Management Information Systems

The document outlines a unit on Management Information Systems aimed at providing learners with an understanding of how organizations utilize information systems to enhance operations and competitiveness. It details the unit's aims, learning outcomes, and assessment criteria, focusing on the analysis and improvement of existing information systems, particularly for a client named Steakz. Additionally, it describes the tasks involved in developing a management information system, including report writing and lab demonstrations.

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Management Information Systems

Unit Reference Number Y/617/2273


Unit Title Management Information Systems
Unit Level 5
Number of Credits 20
Total Qualification Time 200 hours
Core / Option Mandatory
SSAs 06.1 ICT practitioners
Unit Grading Structure Pass / Fail

Unit Aims
The aim of this unit is to give learners an understanding of how an organisation
uses information to design, implement, maintain and manage secure information
systems to support its operations. This unit examines how systems can be used
to support core business functions and enable organisations to be more
productive and competitive within the global marketplace.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria


Learning Outcomes- Assessment Criteria-
The learner will: The learner can:
1. Understand the information 1.1 Determine the inputs, outputs and
system requirements of processing activities of an organisation.
organisations. 1.2 Explain different information systems
and their functions in an organisation.
1.3 Analyse the effectiveness of information
systems at the operational, tactical and
strategic levels within an organisation.
2. Understand the use of an 2.1 Explain the importance of an organisation
information system to having data and information that is
produce management current, valid and accurate.
information. 2.2 Describe how an information system can
be used for management reporting.
2.3 Determine the impact of ethical,
technical and regulatory constraints that
an organisation can face when
gathering data and information.
2.4 Evaluate how strategic information
systems can contribute to the
competitiveness of organisations.
3. Be able to develop and 3.1 Review existing information systems used
implement a management in a business to identify improvements for
information system for an competitive advantage.
organisation. 3.2 Justify recommended improvements
to an existing information system.
3.3 Implement improvements to the
information system.
3.4 Critically review the developed
information system.
Scenario

DATASAP is a full cycle software consulting & development company that helps
global organisations overcome technology challenges of Digital Transformation.
The company’s tech portfolio includes Cognitive Computing, Decentralised
Applications, Internet of Things, and Augmented Reality solutions for industries
ranging from construction to hospitality to insurance.

For over 10 years, DATASAP has been delivering impactful software solutions to
companies and established brands, including:

● Eurostar
● EY
● Universal
● Nestle
● Harley Davidson

The company’s service portfolio includes strategic IT consulting, development


and full lifecycle management of custom software products and applications,
XR and CX design, and system integration.
DATASAP operates in multiple offices and engineering centres in the US, the
UK, the Nordic region, and Eastern Europe.
You work as a senior IT consultant in DATASAP. An UK restaurant chain,
Steakz has approached the company to create an MIS software system for
them. You are heading the development of the system and you have planned
a number of tasks for the team.

Task 1 of 2 Report

Your first task is to understand the existing MIS system of Steakz. You have
planned to write a report which will cover the following:

Instructions

Your report will consist of two parts.

a. In the first part, determine the inputs, outputs and processing activities of
Steakz followed by an explanation of different information systems and
their functions in an organisation such as Steakz.
b. Conclude the first part with an analysis of the effectiveness of information
systems at the operational, tactical and strategic levels within Steakz.

(ACs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3)

a. In the second part, explain the importance of Steakz having data and
information that is current, valid and accurate.
b. With examples, describe how an information system can be used for
management reporting in Steakz.
c. In the next section, determine the impact of ethical, technical and
regulatory constraints that Steakz can face when gathering data and
information from various sources within its scope of operation.
d. Conclude the second part with an evaluation of how strategic information
systems can contribute to the competitiveness of organisations such as
Steakz.
(ACs 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4)

Delivery and Submission

▪ 1x Word file
▪ Indicative word count 1500 words excluding TOC, diagrams, references
and appendices

Task 2 of 2 Lab demonstration and Lab report

You have successfully compiled and delivered the report. Now you are leading a
team of software developers for the next task.

Instructions

a. Review existing information systems used in Steakz to identify


improvements for competitive advantage.
b. Justify recommended improvements to the existing information system used
in Steakz.
c. Implement improvements to the information system used in Steakz and
evidence the implementation through a use of new web portal for MIS
with three levels of access for the users.
d. Critically review the newly developed web portal for managing
information within Steakz.
(ACs 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4)

Delivery and submission

▪ 1x Word based Lab report for Tasks a, b and d


▪ Indicative word count 500 words excluding TOC, diagrams, references
and appendices
▪ For Task c, 1x Web based portal demonstration in the lab (Lab instructor
will sign ONE witness statement for the activity outlining whether it was
successfully demonstrated, Screenshots of the webportal, user access
panel and admin dashboard are needed be submitted as well. ) *

* Additional files such as pictures during demonstration, video clips on


demonstration can be provided on the centre’s discretion.

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