BMIT5103 Question

ASSIGNMENT

BMIT5103

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR MANAGERS

SEPTEMBER SEMESTER 2019

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION

1. Answer in English or Bahasa Malaysia.

2. Number of words : 3000 – 5000 words excluding references.

3. Submit your assignment ONCE only in a SINGLE file.

4. Submit your assignment ONLINE.

5. Submission date : 4th November 2019 until 18th November 2019.

6. This assignment accounts for 60% of the total marks for the course.

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ASSIGNMENT QUESTION

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this assignment is to enable learners to study and understand the roles of information system, types of Computer Based Information Systems (CBIS) used, the use of information technology for competitive advantage and strategic planning and the importance Office Automation System (OAS) in an organisation.

REQUIREMENT

There are many types of business exist in the world. Organisation exist to run the business. Every business have its own process. Students are advised to choose one organisation. For this assignment students need to interview, at least ONE manager or administration staff to find out about the basic business process, the Information System (IS) currently used by the chosen organisation to answer the following questions:-

1. Introduction of the selected organisation. Explanation on the role of Computer Based Information Systems (CBIS) function in the organisation and describe how the CBIS function supports the business.

2. Describe THREE (3) types of Information Systems (IS) used in the organisation and discuss on how information systems serve various management levels.

3. Describe any THREE (3) components of Porter’s Five Forces Model with regards to the organisation’s environment.

4. Office Automation system (OAS) assists many business and organisations. Discuss the application of OAS in the organisation.

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[Total: 60 marks]

Assignment Format:

a. Provide references using the American Psychological Association (APA) format.

b. References should generally be latest (year 2009 onwards).

Notes:

. Assignments should be submitted according to the due date.

. You are to submit a soft copy of your assignment online through myINSPIRE.

. Plagiarism is not acceptable. If you are not sure what is meant by plagiarism, refer to the

various websites which discuss this matter, e.g. owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts.

Marks Allocation:

1.	– Clear introduction of organisation. – Good explanation on the use of CBIS function in the organisation and how the CBIS function supports the business.	5 marks 5 marks
2.	– Clear description about THREE (3) types of Information Systems (IS) used. – Very well discussion on how information systems serves various management levels.	9 marks 6 marks
3.	– Clear description about any THREE (3) components of it with regards to organisation’s environment.	15 marks
4.	– Clear description on Office Automation system (OAS) in the organisation. – Able to apply the knowledge of where the application of OAS is used in the organisation.	3 mark 9 marks
5.	– Conclusion. – Use of APA style, Language structure & References.	5 marks 3 marks
	TOTAL	60 MARKS