BIS1513/BTECH2305 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEM

Department : Faculty of Information & Communication Technology
Course Name
Semester :2,3
Commence Date : Week4
Deadline Date : Week 8
Unit Controller :
Contact Number : ext. 8401
E-mail : huda.jameel@limkokwing.edu.my

TASK
Students will work in a team of 5 members. The group has to pick one organization as the study target. They are required to discuss how this organization has responded to the introduction of Information Systems (IS) into their business paradigms. Highlight the advantages of IS, the disadvantages of and the resultant shortfalls that must be addressed in this organization.

OBJECTIVES
1. To test student’s understanding in analyzing a company’s industry as well as its organizational structure/culture and determine the role for information systems in that organization.
2. To promote the understanding on how information system/ technology support a company’s business processes and decision-making, and give it a competitive advantage.

DELIVERABLES

A written report consisting of below items:

| | |MAX. MARKS |
|TITLE |DESCRIPTIONS | |
|Format / Layout |Page Number |1 |
| |Table of Content |1 |
| |References using Harvard Referencing |1 |
| |Font: Arial/Font Size: 10 |1 |
| |Paragraph Alignment |1 |
|Chapter 1: Introduction|Background of their business |5 |
| |Company Mission |10 |
| |List of Competitors |10 |
| |Description of the relationships between organization and the community |10 |
|Chapter 2: |Company Current Strategy using SWOT Analysis (TWO (2) points each) | |
|Current Strategy |Strengths | |
| |Weaknesses |4 |
| |Opportunities |4 |
| |Threats |4 |
| | |4 |
| |Impact of Information Systems and Technology on each of the SWOT analysis components. | |
| |Provide examples. |8 |
| | | |
| |Role that Networked Computing play in the organization. | |
| |The essential components of Networked | |
| |Computing involved in an organization environment? | |
| |The network infrastructures that the organizations adopt in their Information Systems and | |
| |Technology goals? |5 |
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| | | |
| | |5 |
|Chapter 3: |To conclude all points stated in Chapter 1 and 2. |5 |
|Conclusion | | |
|TOTAL |80 marks |

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

• Submit hardcopy PERSONALLY to the unit controller of BTECH3505 Information System Planning. This hardcopy must have Limkokwing University of Creative Technology cover page with your names, ID, course name, semester, coursework title and lecturer’s name correctly printed, and attached in front of the report. • A minimum page of overall report is 10 pages. • Student who submits this report later than the deadline date stated above will have his/her marks deducted accordingly as stated in the course outline.

Specific Information • This assignment is a GROUP work and it contributes 30% to the Individual assessment. • Ensure that your paper is well organized so that each sections flows smoothly into the next. • Be sure to check spelling error. Marks will be deducted for papers with excessive grammar, punctuation and spelling errors.

Rules and regulations • All students must actively take part in preparing and submitting the assignment. • Student must submit their group registration form. • Plagiarism/Cheating is STRICTLY PROHIBITED and zero marks would be awarded. • Assignment to be submitted on time in line with professional requirements. • Late submission will NOT be entertained and marks will be deducted. • If you fall sick or have problems with your assignment, you must advise your instructor immediately – at least a week before the assignment is due! (If you fall sick a day or two before your deadline, tough luck!). So, you are advised to plan and work on your assignment beforehand! • Computer crashes are NOT excuses for late submission! ALWAYS BACKUP your own works. • The assignment is to be submitted with a signed cover sheet available to confirm the time and submission date. • Importantly, you are required to keep a copy of all submitted assignments to safeguard against loss or missing assignments!!! • This assignment is to be done in group. • It is reasonable to discuss with others possible general approaches to the given problems. • You are NOT allowed to work together to get a detailed report, to copy a report, or to give away a report. • If there is too much collaboration from your common discussion by looking at the reports, in such instances of academic dishonesty may result in you getting zero marks for this piece of assignment. • If someone cheats by using your work, you will be penalized. • Dateline is strictly Deadline.
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Group Assignment
30%