Integrate knowledge of computers, networks, and software, and networks so as to analyse the implications for individuals, organisa

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Integrate knowledge of computers, networks, and software, and networks so as to analyse the implications for individuals, organisations, governments, and society

MGF3381 - Managing information systems

Synopsis

The components of IT; characteristics of hardware, software and telecommunications; types of information systems; networking and 

the worldwide web; managing `information` workers; using IT to promote business objectives and gain competitive advantage; systems 

development methodology; IT-enabled transformation to create adaptive, flexible organisations; social and system issues associated 

with IT; managerial problems posed by IT. Computer laboratory exposure to a variety of applications software including electronic mail, 

project management, graphics, and other decision support software.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:
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• integrate knowledge of computers, networks, and software, and networks so as to analyse the implications for individuals, organisations,

governments, and society
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• analyse the implications, especially outsourcing and off-shoring, of widespread information networks, such as the internet for

            organisations
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• integrate managerial theory and knowledge of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) to explain ICT`s possible

effects on aspects of organisations such as structure, culture, staffing, strategy, required skills, and systems

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• analyse and evaluate the design and implementation of information systems that advance organisational goals and the

concomitant ethical and legal constraints

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• be able to design and implement a simple set of web pages.