Information Systems Evaluation

Project Management Course Description and List of Literature

Data Analysis for Project Management (Information Management)

MODULE SUMMARY

Information Management concerns how an organisation manages its information resources, and covers the management of data, information, knowledge, information systems and technology. The module emphasises the need to take a balanced perspective that includes, business, technology and people views, as well as a global view that is necessary in a modern international setting.

Information Management is a core module in stage one of the course.

First, it critically examines the management, development and use of Information Systems/ Information Technology (IS/IT) by considering some of the key areas of concern to organisations, eg system development strategies, E-Business, managing knowledge, IS benefits and the impact of emerging technologies.

Second, it covers the statistical techniques required to extract meaning from organisational data to allow for effective decision-making for any project. These techniques are increasingly used in modern computer-based IS, eg customer relationship management systems, neural networks etc.

AIMS

· to develop in students an ability to critically evaluate and integrate information and knowledge systems and technology in relation to business and other organisations.

· to develop in students an ability to extract and present meaningful information from quantitative data and to critically evaluate their results in relation to business and other organisations.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

· critically evaluate the applicability of IS, IT and information management tools, techniques and technology for business improvement.

· identify and critically evaluate appropriate techniques for data analysis (by means of SPSS), presentation and modelling.

· appreciate the impact which emerging technologies may have on business.

BIBLIOGRAPHY (INDICATIVE)

Core Text(s):

Two highly recommended texts that provide good coverage of the key issues in managing IS/IT are:

Gray, P. (2006) Manager’s Guide to Making Decisions about Information Systems. John Wiley. New Jersey.

McKeen, J.D., and Smith, H.A. (2003) Making IT Happen. Wiley. Chichester.

For the Statistics part, recommended texts are:

Berenson, M.L., Levine, D.M. and Krehbiel, T.C. (2006) Basic Business Statistics. Prentice Hall. New Jersey.

Palant, J. (2007) SPSS Survival Manual. OUP. Maidenhead.

Recommended Further Reading:

The following reading list provides students with an up-to-date reference source of materials that may be useful for their assignment and/or within their work place.

IS/IT Review

Aron, D., and Sampler, J. L. (2003) Understanding IT – A Manager’s Guide. Pearson Education. Harlow. [Technology explained in management terms, good glossary]

Boddy, D., Boonstra, A., and Kennedy, G. (2005, 2^nd ed) Managing Information Systems. Pearson Education. Harlow [Very suitable for MBA level]

Laudon, K. C., and Laudon, J. P. (2007, 10^th edition) Management Information Systems. Prentice Hall. New [Comprehensive, good set of case studies]

McNurlin, B. C., and Sprague, R. H. Jr. (2005, 7^th ed) Information Systems Management in Practice. Prentice Hall. New Jersey [Good management view]

Pearlson, K. E., and Saunders, C.S. (2006, 3rd ed) Managing and Using Information Systems – A Strategic Approach. John Wiley. New York. [Good, concise IS text]

Information Systems Evaluation

DeLone W H and McLean E R (2003) The DeLone and McLean Model of Information Systems Success: A Ten-Year Update. Journal of MIS. 19. 4. 9-30.

Ward, J., and Daniel, E. (2006) Benefits Management – Delivering Value for IS & IT Investments. Wiley.

Willcocks, L. P., and Lester, S (eds) (1999) Beyond the IT Productivity Paradox. Wiley.

Strategic Management of IS/IT

Galliers, R. D., and Leidner, D. E (eds) (2003, 3rd ed) Strategic Information Management: Challenges and Strategies in Managing Information Systems. Butterworth-Heinemann. Oxford. [Good set of papers]

Jelassi, T., and Enders, A. (2005) Strategies for e-Business. Pearson Education. Harlow.

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