MGW3381 Management information systems. Unit Guide. Semester 1, 2014

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1 MGW3381 Management information systems Unit Guide Semester 1, 2014 Copyright Monash University All rights reserved. Except as provided in the Copyright Act 1968, this work may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the host Faculty and School/Department. The information contained in this unit guide is correct at time of publication. The University has the right to change any of the elements contained in this document at any time. Last updated: 13 Feb 2014

2 Table of Contents MGW3381 Management information systems - Semester 1, Mode of Delivery...1 Workload requirements...1 Additional workload requirements...1 Unit Relationships...1 Prohibitions...1 Chief Examiner(s)...1 Campus Lecturer(s)...1 Malaysia...1 Your feedback to Us...2 Previous Student Evaluations of this Unit...2 Academic Overview...3 Learning Outcomes...3 Unit Schedule...4 Teaching Approach...4 Assessment Summary...4 Hurdle Requirements...5 Second marking...5 Return of final marks...5 Exam viewing...5 Assessment criteria...6 Assessment Requirements...7 Assessment Tasks...7 Assessment task Assessment task Examination(s)...8 Examination Learning resources...9 Feedback to you...9 Extensions and penalties...9 Assignment submission...9 Online submission...9 Prescribed text(s) and readings...9 Recommended text(s) and readings...9 Other Information...11 Policies...11 Graduate Attributes Policy...11 Student Charter...11 Student services...11 Monash University Library...11 Moodle Disability Liaison Unit...12

3 MGW3381 Management information systems - Semester 1, 2014 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. Mode of Delivery Malaysia (Day) Workload requirements 3 hours per week Additional workload requirements This is a six credit point unit with three hours class contact per week over 12 teaching weeks. The total time commitment expected for this unit is 144 hours. In order to meet the faculty s expectation, students should plan to spend on average nine hours in self-directed study, in addition to the three hours of class contact, each week. Students enrolled in Coursework programs in the Faculty of Business and Economics are required to attend a minimum of 80% of the scheduled class sessions for each unit. If you do not attend the required number of classes, your performance could be compromised, and you may not be eligible to join a group for the group assessment requirements if you are not present at class when the groups are assigned. Unit Relationships Prohibitions MGF3381 Chief Examiner(s) Dr Teh Pei Lee Campus Lecturer(s) Malaysia Dr Teh Pei Lee Campus: Malaysia [email protected] 1

4 MGW3381 Management information systems - Semester 1, 2014 Contact hours: To be advised Your feedback to Us Monash is committed to excellence in education and regularly seeks feedback from students, employers and staff. One of the key formal ways students have to provide feedback is through the Student Evaluation of Teaching and Units (SETU) survey. The University s student evaluation policy requires that every unit is evaluated each year. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the surveys. The feedback is anonymous and provides the Faculty with evidence of aspects that students are satisfied and areas for improvement. For more information on Monash s educational strategy, see: and on student evaluations, see: Previous Student Evaluations of this Unit If you wish to view how previous students rated this unit, please go to 2

5 Academic Overview Learning Outcomes The learning goals associated with this unit are to: 1. define MIS in terms of its historical perspective and its role in organisations today 2. list core principles of MIS and comment critically on their implications in improving the competitive position of businesses 3. apply principles of management thought and practice in a simulated, competitive business environment 4. define components of competitive intelligence and practice competitor analysis 5. develop critical thinking skills and experience business decision-making from a long-term, senior manager's perspective and improve team skills. 3

6 Unit Schedule Week Activities Assessment 0 No activities No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0 1 Global ebusiness and Management Information Systems (Chapter 1 of prescribed text) 2 Information Systems, Organisations, and Strategy and Competitive Advantage (Chapters 2 and 3 of prescribed text) 3 Ethical, Political and Social Considerations (Chapter 4 of prescribed text) 4 IT Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies (Chapter 5 of prescribed text) 5 Business Intelligence: Database and Information Management (Chapter 6 of prescribed text) 6 Telecommunications, Internet, and Wireless Technology (Chapter 7 of prescribed text) 7 Securing Information Systems (Chapter 8 of prescribed text) 8 Enterprise Applications (Chapter 9 of prescribed text) 9 E-Commerce (Chapter 10 of prescribed text) 10 Managing Knowledge and Making Decisions (Chapter 11 of prescribed text) 11 Managing Projects and Global Systems (Chapter 12 of prescribed text) 12 Reflection, Revision and Exam Preparation (Prescribed text) SWOT VAC Examination period Assignment 1 due on 17 April 2014, before 5pm Assignment 2 due on 22 May 2014, before 5pm No formal assessment is undertaken SWOT VAC LINK to Assessment Policy: academic/education/assessment/ assessment-in-coursework-policy.html Teaching Approach Lecture and tutorials or problem classes This teaching and learning approach provides facilitated learning, practical exploration and peer learning. Assessment Summary Within semester assessment: 50% Examination: 50% Assessment Task Value Due Date 4

7 Unit Schedule Assignment 1 - Strategic Systems Analysis 30% 17 April 2014 (Thursday, by 5:00pm) Assignment 2 - Case Studies 20% 22 May 2014 (Thursday, by 5:00pm) Examination 1 50% To be advised Hurdle Requirements There is a hurdle requirement in this unit. The learning outcomes in this unit require students to demonstrate in the individual summative assessment task a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered in the unit. This is demonstrated by the requirement that the student must attain a mark of at least 40% in the final summative assessment task. A student s final mark is normally the sum of the marks obtained in all of the individual assessment items in the unit. Where a student fails the unit solely because of failure to satisfy the hurdle requirement a mark of 48 will be returned for the unit. Second marking Where an assessment task is given a fail grade by an examiner, that piece of work will be marked again by a second examiner who will independently evaluate the work, and consult with the first marker. No student will be awarded a fail grade for an assessment task or unit without a second examiner confirming the result. Note: Exceptions to this are individual pieces of assessment contributing 10% or less of the final mark, unless the total of such pieces exceeds 30% of the final mark. Return of final marks Faculty policy states that 'the final mark that a student receives for a unit will be determined by the Board of Examiners on the recommendation of the Chief Examiner taking into account all aspects of assessment'. The final mark for this unit will be released by the Board of Examiners on the date nominated in the Faculty Calendar. Student results will be accessible through the my.monash portal. Exam viewing Exam sightings for Department of Management units are held no later than 7 days after results have been published. Students are required to complete and submit a Request to Sight Examination Script form to the Department of Management. Students can collect this form from the Department of Management Academic Services Office at their home campus. There is no requirement or obligation that comments will be provided when students view their exam script. Please see Scripts subject to an appeal shall be retained for one month after conclusion of the appeal or six months after notification of results - whichever is the greater. 5

8 Unit Schedule Assessment criteria Assessment Criteria Grading Descriptors available at: 6

9 Assessment Requirements Assessment Tasks Assessment task 1 Title: Assignment 1 - Strategic Systems Analysis Due date: 17 April 2014 (Thursday, by 5:00pm) Details of task: This is a task for a group. Each group is required to provide a strategic systems analysis of a company. The report of Assignment 1 shall cover the following aspects: 1. Critical analysis of the people, organisations and the technology factors of a company. 2. Improvements to a company by exploiting information and internet technologies and telecommunication innovations. Word limit: 3000 words Weighting/Value: 30% Estimated return date: To be advised Learning objectives assessed: 1. Critical analysis of the people, organisations and the technology factors of a company. 2. Improvements to a company by exploiting information and internet technologies and telecommunication innovations. Penalties for late lodgement: A maximum penalty of 10 per cent of the mark allocated to this assessment task will be deducted for each day that the assessment is late. Students should note that a weekend is two days and will be treated as such when penalties are calculated. After 10 days late assignments will be accepted but will not be given a mark. All extensions of time are required to be supported by a Special Consideration application. Assessment task 2 Title: Assignment 2 - Case Studies Due date: 22 May 2014 (Thursday, by 5:00pm) Details of task: This is a task for an individual student collaborating in a group of four. Each group will be assigned two case studies. Individual members of the group are required to write a report and conduct a presentation of two case studies. The tasks of Assignment 2 shall cover the following aspects: Section 1 - Case Study 1: 7

10 Assessment Requirements 1.1: Summarise the case. (not more than two pages) 1.2: Identify and describe TWO Management Information Systems key terms that are related to the case. 1.3: Answer ALL the questions at the end of the case. Section 2 - Case Study 2: 2.1: Summarise the case. (not more than two pages) 2.2: Identify and describe TWO Management Information Systems key terms that are related to the case. 2.3: Answer ALL the questions at the end of the case. Word limit: 2000 words Weighting/Value: 20% Estimated return date: To be advised Learning objectives assessed: The purpose of the research essay is to expose students to an enabling and / or emerging technology topic that is creating a significant impact in business and organisational settings. Penalties for late lodgement: A maximum penalty of 10 per cent of the mark allocated to this assessment task will be deducted for each day that the assessment is late. Students should note that a weekend is two days and will be treated as such when penalties are calculated. After 10 days late assignments will be accepted but will not be given a mark. All extensions of time are required to be supported by a Special Consideration application. Examination(s) Examination 1 Weighting: 50% Length: 3 hours Type (open/closed book): Closed book Electronic devices allowed in the exam: None Remarks: All topics taught in this unit are examinable. Topics covered in the assignments may be included in the exam. For details and a sample examination refer to the "Assessment Information" on the unit Moodle site. 8

11 Assessment Requirements Learning resources Monash Library Unit Reading List (if applicable to the unit) Feedback to you Types of feedback you can expect to receive in this unit are: Informal feedback on progress in labs/tutes Extensions and penalties For information regarding extensions of time, please refer to Assignment submission Online submission If Electronic Submission has been approved for your unit, please submit your work via the Moodle site for this unit, which you can access via links in the my.monash portal. Prescribed text(s) and readings Laudon, K. & Laudon, J. (2012). Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm (12th edition). The United States of America: Pearson Education Limited. Recommended text(s) and readings Alsop, R. (2008). The Trophy Kids Grow Up. CA, Jossey-Bass. Fraser, M. & Dutta, S. (2008). Throwing Sheep in the Boardroom: How Online Social Networking Will Transform Your Life, Work and World. West Sussex, England: John Wiley. Laudon, K. & Laudon, J. (2013). Essentials of Management Information Systems (10th edition). New Jersey: Pearson Education Inc. Laudon, K. & Traver, C. (2008). E-Commerce: Business, Technology, Society (4th edition). New Jersey: Pearson Education. Palfrey, J. & Gasser, U. (2008). Born Digital: Understanding the First Generation of Digital Natives. New York: Basic Books. Rainer, R. K. & Turban, E. (2009). Introduction to Information Systems: Enabling and Transforming Business (2nd Edition). Singapore: John Wiley & Sons. Tapscott, D. & Ticoll, D. (2003). The Naked Corporation: How the Age of Transparency Will Revolutionize Business. New York: Free Press. 9

12 Assessment Requirements Wallace, P. (2004). The Internet In The Workplace: How New Technology Is Transforming Work. NY: Cambridge University Press. Zittrain, J. (2008). The Future of the Internet and How to Stop It. Yale University Press. Journals are important sources of up-to-date knowledge on management information systems. You are encouraged to read the following and other information systems journals to familiarise yourself with the latest developments in on management information systems areas. Relevant articles can be found in journals such as: ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction ACM Transactions on Information and System Security European Journal of Information Systems Human-Computer Interaction Information & Management Information Systems Journal Information Systems Research Journal of Computer Information Systems Journal of Information Technology Journal of Management Information Systems Journal of the Association for Information Systems Management Information Systems Quarterly Management Science MIS Quarterly Communications of the Association of Information Systems Computer Supported Cooperative Work Database for Advances in Information Systems Digital Creativity Electronic Commerce Research IBM Systems Journal IEEE Transactions on Systems Man and Cybernetics Part B-Cybernetics Information and Organisation Information and Software Technology Information Systems Frontiers 10

13 Other Information Policies Monash has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University s academic standards, and to provide advice on how they might uphold them. You can find Monash s Education Policies at: Key educational policies include: Student Academic Integrity Policy and Student Academic Integrity: Managing Plagiarism and Collusion Procedures ; Assessment in Coursework Programs; Special Consideration; Grading Scale; Discipline: Student Policy; Academic Calendar and Semesters; Orientation and Transition; and Academic and Administrative Complaints and Grievances Policy. Graduate Attributes Policy education/management/monash-graduate-attributes-policy.html Student Charter Student services The University provides many different kinds of support services for you. Contact your tutor if you need advice and see the range of services available at Monash University Library The Monash University Library provides a range of services, resources and programs that enable you to save time and be more effective in your learning and research. Go to or the library tab in my.monash portal for more information. Moodle 2 All unit and lecture materials, plus other information of importance to students, are available through the virtual learning environment Moodle site. You can access Moodle via the my.monash portal. Where to go for help If you're stuck, confused or simply not sure how to approach Moodle, there are a number of Moodle resources that you can tap into. 11

14 Other Information Disability Liaison Unit Students who have a disability or medical condition are welcome to contact the Disability Liaison Unit to discuss academic support services. Disability Liaison Officers (DLOs) visit all Victorian campuses on a regular basis. Website: Telephone: to book an appointment with a DLO; [email protected] Drop In: Equity and Diversity Centre, Level 1, Building 55, Clayton Campus. 12