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BIT203 Management Information Systems - Emirates College of Technology

Choose an example of a real-life firm in the UAE

LO #1: Identify the role of Information Systems in business.
LO #2: Distinguish between the various types of Information Systems.
LO #3: Recognize the major components of a computer system, including hardware, software, operating systems and operating environments as they apply to information systems.
LO #4: Choose the key database and information management systems to improve business performance and ensure data quality.
LO #5: Evaluate the strengths and limitations of systems building approaches.
LO #6: Choose the key networking and internet technologies to support communication and e-business.
LO #7: Rate the key tools and technologies for safeguarding information resources.

Choose an example of a real-life firm in the UAE for example (Emaar Properties) and answer the following tasks.

Note: You are not allowed to use any example or case study from the class exercises already done, but you should suggest another different business scenario.

Task 1:
1. Describe the systems-building method used by this firm to develop its information technology system. You can identify and describe any of the following methods:
- Traditional systems life-cycle.
- Prototyping.
- End-user development.
- Application software packages.
- Outsourcing.
2. Discuss the strengths and drawbacks of this systems-building method. (3 marks)
» Strengths
» Drawbacks

Task 2:
Explain how telecommunications tools, Internet connection and wireless technologycan enhancee-business performance inyour firm. Your answer should detail:
- Telecommunications tools.
- Internet connection.
- Wireless technology.

Task 3:
Describe the following information systems controls in case of yourfirm. Your answer should include: (2 marks for each)
- Software controls.
- Hardware controls.
- Computer operations controls.
- Data security controls.
- Implementation controls.
- Administrative controls.

Task 4: Project Structures
Edit your project report including at least 10 pages. The latter should contain:
- cover page;
- Table of contents;
- Introduction;
- Detail of all project tasks;
- Conclusion and future work;
- Bibliography and Netography.

The assessment of your project report will be based on the following criteria:
- Quality of analysis;
- Accuracy of concepts/theories used;
- General organization of the project;
- Variety of references;
- Spelling and grammar.

Task 5: Project Presentation
Each group of students should present their work in front of their classmates.
The assessment of your project presentation will be based on the following criteria:
- Accuracy of the presentation;
- Presentation skills;
- Quality of discussion of each student in the group.

Attachment:- Management Information Systems.rar