Strategic Management and Information Systems: An Overview

Tasks Associated with Strategic Management

Queations:

1.1 Identify the tasks associated with strategic management of an organisation

1.2 Identify the differences between mission and vision statements of an organisation

1.3 Describe how a strategy-making pyramid can be used to determine responsibilities across an organisation

1.4 Determine the factors shaping the strategy of an organisation

1.5 Explain how an industry competitive analysis can impact the strategy of an organisation

2.1 Define the benefits from using a Management Information System for an organisation

2.2 Identify and explain the role of the most common types of Information Systems used in an organisation

2.3 Describe the main functions of a Transaction Processing System used in an organisation

2.4 Describe the main functions of a Management Information System used in an organisation

2.5 Explain the types of information and the source of such information required for an organisation's MIS

3.1 Explain how to apply a Busi.  Perform. model for evaluating IT management in an organisation

3.2 Describe how to align an organisation's IT strategy to any existing strategies

3.3 Explain the different steps of planning an organisation's IT portfolio

3.4 Reflect on three suitable methodologies for managing IT projects in an organisation

3.5 Identify the main priorities when managing an organisation's IT project

4.1 Identify the benefits from using a sequential approach in developing the IS of an organisation

4.2 Identify the benefits from using an iterative approach in developing the IS of an organisation

4.3 Identify the main activities in an organisation's SDLC and explain your rationale for selecting them

4.4 Explain why outsourcing prototyping would be more appropriate for an organisation's IS development process

4.5 Select the most suitable IS deployment option for an organisation's IS

5.1 Identify the different e-commerce transaction models that are relevant to an organisation

5.2 Determine the different e-commerce revenue streams for an organisation

5.3 Describe the different e-payment methods that an organisation can deploy

5.4 Explain different digital business models that can be implemented by an organisation

5.5 Provide an example of digital disruption that can benefit an organisation

6.1 Explain how BIS support different functions of an organisation

6.2 Explain why it is important for an organisation to achieve Enterprise Application Integration

6.3 Explain the role of ERP systems in an organisation

6.4 Explain the role of CRM systems in an organisation

6.5 Explain the role of SCM systems in an organisation

7.1 Identify a number of areas an organisation needs to reflect on, when assessing its globalisation readiness

7.2 Suggest the most suitable method an organisation can choose for entering a global market

7.3 Explain the main issues relating to an organisation's IT infrastructure that is needed for implementing a global strategy

7.4 Justify your selection for the most appropriate outsourcing model for an organisation, with emphasis on functions outsourced and associated benefits

7.5 Describe the impact of globalisation on an organisation's workforce with emphasis on using IT for remote work and communication

8.1 Determine the reasons why an organisation should have a presence in social networks and media

8.2 Identify which social media platforms should be preferred for use by an organisation and explain why

8.3 Justify which metrics organisations should use to decide their social media presence

8.4 List the most common ways an organisation uses the Internet for business

8.5 Explain how an organisation can check whether it is ready for IR4.0

9.1 Explain how introducing an agile method will improve the outcomes of software development

9.2 Describe the responsibilities of each SCRUM team role

9.3 Discuss the most suitable approach an organisation should follow to achieve transformation towards agile software development

9.4 Suggest specific steps an organisation must take to transform its operations, so it becomes more agile

9.5 Describe the main benefits an organisation has by becoming agile

10.1 Explain the main advantages for an organisation after the introduction of a code of ethics

10.2 Using different codes of conduct suggest the most important principles an organisation should have in place

10.3 Explain the main privacy issues associated with the use of IT in an organisation

10.4 Explain the main security issues associated with the use of IT in an organisation

10.5 Determine and briefly describe the priorities of an organisation's CSR programme

11.1 Explain how an organisation can benefit from BI

11.2 Explain how an organisation can benefit from AI

11.3 Describe the areas of an organisation that may be affected by AI

11.4 Explain how an organisation can benefit from IE

11.5 Describe how an organisation can deploy smart sensors to gain from IE