Information Systems & IT Solution

1. Content, Introduction, Conclusion, References.

2.Describe how information systems support management decisions at different levels within organizations.

3. Describe theories, methods and techniques which relate to the design and development of IT solutions.

4. In business, good decision making requires the effective use of information. You are hired by an organization to examine how information systems support management decisions at different levels within organizations. You are also assigned to investigate the methods and techniques which relate to the design and development of IT solutions. Your research has been divided into different tasks. The findings from Tasks 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 can be submitted in a portfolio format.

5. TASK1 Describe theories, methods and techniques which relate to the design and development for TWO of the IT solutions listed here: (i) McAfee; (ii) Moodle; (iii) Canvas; (iv) MS Office.

6. TASK 2 Explain the systems below with relevant examples:

I. DSS (Decision Support System)

II. ESS (Executive Support System)

III. TPS (Transaction Processing System)

IV. MIS (Management Information System)

V. KSM (Knowledge Management System)7. TASK 3 What is Globalization? What are the effects of IT on Globalization?

8. TASK 4 Give an example of one digital infrastructure; define it, list advantages and disadvantages of it.

9. TASK 5 What are the risks associated with information systems outsourcing? Why is IT infrastructure so critical to digital transformation?

10. It is expected that the Reference List will contain between 10 and 18 sources. As a MINIMUM the Reference List should include 2 refereed academic journal and three academic books.