Reference no: EM133636533
Information Systems in Business
Task
This assessment is to be completed individually. In this assessment, you will prepare a presentation showcasing your understanding of information systems development, project management, and ethical and social issues in information systems. Using the provided case study, outline how you would apply Agile methodology, SCRUM, UML diagrams, and requirements gathering techniques to design an effective information system that addresses ethical and social concerns.
Assessment Description
In this assessment, you will demonstrate your ability to apply the principles and techniques of information systems development, project management, and ethical and social issues in information systems to design an effective information system. Using a case study, you will showcase your understanding of Agile methodology, SCRUM, UML diagrams, and requirements gathering techniques to design an information system that addresses ethical and social concerns.
You will need to:
Analyse the case study to identify the project requirements and potential ethical and social issues that need to be addressed
Apply Agile methodology, SCRUM, and requirements gathering techniques to develop a comprehensive project plan that addresses the identified requirements and ethical/social concerns
Create UML diagrams to illustrate the design of the information system, including use case, class, and sequence diagrams
Discuss the ethical and social considerations that were considered in the project plan and design
Provide recommendations for how to manage potential ethical and social issues that may arise during the implementation and operation of the information system
Case Study:
You work as a consultant for a medium-sized retail company that sells a variety of products online and in physical stores. The company has experienced rapid growth in the past few years, leading to several challenges in managing its operations and providing high-quality services to its customers. The company has decided to implement a new information system to improve its operations, enhance its customer service, and increase its sales.
The company's current IT infrastructure includes several legacy systems that are outdated and difficult to maintain. These systems are not integrated, leading to problems in managing data, processing orders, and tracking inventory. In addition, the company has faced several cybersecurity issues, including data breaches and unauthorised access to its systems.
The company's management team has decided to implement a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to address these challenges. The new system will integrate all the company's operations, including finance, accounting, sales, marketing, and inventory management. The system will also provide advanced data analytics and reporting capabilities to help the company make informed decisions.
As a consultant, your task is to prepare a 10-minute presentation that outlines the key requirements for the new system, including the following:
A description of the current IT infrastructure, including the legacy systems, their limitations, and the problems they cause for the company.
An overview of the new ERP system, including its features, capabilities, and benefits for the company.
A discussion of the key requirements for the new system, including the business processes that need to be integrated, the data that needs to be migrated, and the security and privacy concerns that need to be addressed.
An explanation of the project management approach that will be used to implement the new system, including the roles and responsibilities of the project team, the timeline for the project, and the key deliverables.
An analysis of the ethical and social considerations related to the implementation of the new system, including the impact on the company's employees, customers, and stakeholders.
You should use a variety of ten (10) academic sources to support your analysis and recommendations and adhere to KBS referencing and writing style guidelines.
Learning outcome 1: Evaluate the components of an information system used in organisations to support business operations.
Learning outcome 2: Illustrate how information systems are used to perform routine business activities in alignment with business strategies.
Learning outcome 3: Critique the ethical, social, privacy and security issues related to information systems used in organisations.
Learning outcome 4: Document and critically communicate the use of information systems in business using software development lifecycles and requirement gathering techniques.
Assessment Instructions
Follow the below structure for your presentation (recommend using MS PowerPoint). The presentation should be 10 minutes to cover all the necessary aspects.
Cover page (1 slide)
The project title, your full name, student ID and date of presentation
Overview (1 slide)
The overview of all topics you are going to present
Information system meets the business strategy (2 slides)
The importance of any information system development to meet the business strategy
Your consideration of how the information system in the case study will support the business (e.g., the benefits)
Use of Agile (Scrum) Methodology (2 slides)
Brief explanation of Agile (Scrum) Methodology
Your consideration of how you will use Agile Methodology in this information system implementation project
UML diagrams (2 slides)
Use Case diagram x 1
Class diagram x 1
Ethical and social issues related to information systems (1 slide)
Your consideration of ethical and social issues for the information system implementation in the case study
Reference (1 slide)
At least 3 references in Kaplan Harvard style.