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Management Information Systems - OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology
Aim: 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 Outcome 1: Understand the information system requirements of organisations.
1.1 Determine the inputs, outputs and processing activities of an organisation.
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.
Learning Outcome 2: Understand the use of an information system to produce management information.
2.1 Explain the importance of an organisation having data and information that is current, valid and accurate.
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
Learning Outcome 3: Be able to improve systems relating to information and knowledge
3.1 Review existing information systems used in a business to identify improvements for competitive advantage
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 organizations overcome technology challenges of Digital Transformation. The company's tech portfolio includes Cognitive Computing, Decentralized 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 Fortune 500 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 centers 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
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.
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.
Task 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.