Reference no: EM133539774 , Length: 10 Minutes

Information Systems in Business

Assessment - Presentation

Your 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The company's current IT infrastructure includes several legacy systems that are outdated and difficult to maintain.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: Apply the elements of an Information Systems Development Methodology when evaluating business requirements.
Learning outcome 2: Explain the components of an Agile methodology and how they can be applied in the modelling process.
Learning outcome 3: Write effective user stories and use-case models via the Unified Modelling Language.
Learning outcome 4: Document and communicate information systems requirements to various stakeholders.

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.

1. Cover page (1 slide)
• The project title, your full name, student ID and date of presentation

2. Overview (1 slide)
• The overview of all topics you are going to present

3. 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)

4. 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

5. UML diagrams (2 slides)
• Use Case diagram x 1
• Class diagram x 1

6. 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

7. Reference (1 slide)
• At least 3 references in Kaplan Harvard style