\nYou are required to conduct research on a topic related to strategic management of information systems, making reference to appropriate theory, literature and empirical evidence. The purpose of the individual report is to provide the opportunity to explore an area of strategic management of information systems in depth, and demonstrate evidence of independent research, application and critical thought. You have to prepare an individual report that is related to ONE of the following subject areas:<\/p>\n
?\tFrameworks or models for strategic management of information systems<\/p>\n
1.\tA resource-based approach in information systems research<\/p>\n
2.\tStrategic impact of IS<\/p>\n
3.\tIS-Business Alignment and Integration<\/p>\n
You need to make sure that you select a relatively specific topic which is related to one of the abovementioned topic areas. The more specific your chosen topic is, the more in-depth and relevant your discussion will be.<\/p>\n
\nFocus of your report:
\n*Comment on the importance of the chosen topic.
\n*Provide evidence of both theoretical and empirical research that is relevant to your chosen topic.
\n*Discuss your key findings and their implications.<\/p>\n
\nFormat and requirements:
\n1.\tYour individual report should be balanced, concise and focused and around 2000 words in length (+ or ??10%).
\n2.\tIt should be word-processed and the highest levels of presentation are expected.
\n3.\tReference style must follow Harvard Reference System. <\/p>\n
\nNote: Any evidence of plagiarism will be dealt with severely in accordance with university regulations. Inadequate referencing, poor standard of written English, and late submissions will also be penalized. No late submission is accepted unless proper approval is provided from the Mitigation Team.<\/p>\n
\nGeneral Assessment Criteria:
\nGrade\tDescription
\n< 40%\tNo understanding of the topic, no external research evidence, very sloppy presentation.\n\n\n40-49%\tSatisfactory understanding of the topic, major issues related to the topic are recognised and commented upon. Some lack of relevant research evidence. Presentation acceptable but not good.\n\n\n50-59%\tGood understanding of the topic, some major issues related to the topic have been recognised, comments are appropriate. Content generally well presented.\n\n\n60-69%\tVery good understanding of the topic, major issues related to the topic have been recognised. Comments are critical and with adequate research evidence. Very good presentation and coherence of argument.\n\n\n70-100%\tExcellent understanding of the topic, major issues related to the topic have been recognised and critically evaluated. Comments are supported with strong research evidence. Constructive throughout. Excellent and professional style of report.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecific Marking Criteria ? weighting for each criterion provided in brackets\n\n\nResearch topic must be related to the scope given above. If not, a fail grade is to be recorded.\n\n\n?\tUnderstanding of the chosen research topic\/area and ability to recognize and discuss the theoretical argument related to your chosen topic. (40%)\n\n\n?\tDevelopment of own critical comments on the importance of the study to the Strategic Management of Information Systems field. (15%)\n\n\n?\tCritical discussion of the key findings and their implications. (15%)
\n?\tAbility to use a wide range of academic references to support related arguments and discussion and appropriateness of academic writing and format of references. (30%)<\/p>\n
Essential Reading<\/p>\n
Pearlson, K. E. and Saunders, C. S. (2012), Strategic Management of Information Systems (5th Edition), John Wiley & Sons. ISBN: 978-1118322543<\/p>\n
Background Reading<\/p>\n
Curtis, G. and Cobham, D. (2008), Business Information Systems (6th Edition), Prentice Hall, ISBN: 9780273713821<\/p>\n
Haag, S.; Cummings, M. and Phillips, A. (2007), Management Information Systems for Information age (6TH Edition), McGraw-Hill, ISBN: 0071106103<\/p>\n
Jelassi, T and Enders, A. (2005), Strategies for e-Business, Prentice Hall and FT.
\nLaudon and Laudon (2009), Management Information Systems (11th Edition), Pearson Education. ISBN: 9780136093688<\/p>\n
O?Brien, J. A., Marakas, G. (2009) Management Information Systems: Managing Information Technology in the Business Enterprise, 9th edn. McGraw Hill. ISBN- 9780073376769.<\/p>\n
Robson, W. (1997) Strategic Management and Information Systems, 2nd edn. Pitman Publishing. ISBN-9780273615910.<\/p>\n
Turban, E., Volonino, L. (2009) Information Technology for Management: Transforming Organisations in the Digital Economy, 7th edn. (International Student Version) Wiley. ISBN-978-0-470-40032-6.<\/p>\n
\nAcademic Journals <\/p>\n
?\tJournal of Management Information Systems (JMIS)
\n?\tEuropean Journal of Information Systems (EJIS)
\n?\tInformation and Management
\n?\tManagement Information Systems Quarterly (MIS Quarterly)
\n?\tInternational Journal of Information Management (IJIM)
\n?\tJournal of Information Technology (JIT)
\n?\tJournal of Information Science
\n?\tBehavior & Information Technology
\n?\tJournal of Organizational and End User Computing
\n?\tInformation Systems Journal
\n?\tJournal of knowledge management
\n?\tKnowledge management research and practice<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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