4.3 Corporate information systems strategy

The module is split into a number of sections by the exam board, the notes follow the boards order. Additional items of research are provided to give background information from other sources such as books and related Internet sites.

Syllabus Content:

4.3 Corporate information systems strategy

• Describe the factors influencing an information system within an organisation: management organisation and functions, planning and decision making methods, general organisation structure, responsibility for the information system within an organisation, information flow, hardware and software, standard, behavioural factors e.g. personalities, motivation, ability to adapt to change.

4.3.1 Information flow

• Describe the methods and mechanisms of information flow within an organisation both formal and informal and the constraints imposed upon this by organisational structures..

4.3.2 Personnel

• Understand the levels of task/personnel within an organisation: strategic, implementation, operational and relate the needs of these three levels to the information system.

Module Content:

1. Corporate Information Systems Strategy
2. Information Flow
3. Personnel
4. Developments in MIS
5. Questions
6. Revison Questions

Additional Information:

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