Applying Management Information Systems in practice: case studies

This week’s topics

Applying Management Information Systems in practice: case studies

1. Case analysis
2. Linking theory to practice
3. Evaluating evidence
4. Using Information Systems - ACCA Performance Management
5. Analysing Data, Information and Knowledge

What you will be able to do

• 1.1 Critically evaluate the role and purpose of IT systems for different organisational functions.
• 1.2 Analyse the different ways in which data is stored and processed for use in an organisation.
• 1.3 Critically evaluate the management of information systems in an organisation.
• 2.2 Critically evaluate a specific information systems that supports value-added change.
• 3.2 Evaluate how strategic information systems can contribute to the competitiveness of organisations.

Activity

Start with this week’s 3 videos, then: Case-study workshop: apply the unit’s concepts to a real or realistic case and evaluate the outcome.

Study materials

Videos

• Using Information Systems - ACCA Performance Management · YouTube · OpenTuition · 30 min · for registered students
• Using Information Systems - ACCA Performance Management · YouTube · OpenTuition · 23 min · for registered students
• Analysing Data, Information and Knowledge · YouTube · Galton College · 36 min · for registered students

Further resources

• Five Misunderstandings About Case-Study Research · Reading · Arxiv, article · for registered students
• Writing Guide with Handbook, ch. 8.5: Writing an analytical report · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 254–267 · for registered students
• Near field communication: an assessment for future payment systems · Reading · Reading, article · for registered students