ASSIGNMENT

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BMIT5103
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR MANAGERS
SEPTEMBER SEMESTER 2019

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION

1. Answer in English or Bahasa Malaysia.

2. Number of words : 3000 – 5000 words excluding references.

3. Submit your assignment ONCE only in a SINGLE file.

4. Submit your assignment ONLINE.

5. Submission date : 4th November 2019 until 18th November 2019.

6. This assignment accounts for 60% of the total marks for the course.
 ASSIGNMENT QUESTION

OBJECTIVE
The objective of this assignment is to enable learners to study and understand the roles of
information system, types of Computer Based Information Systems (CBIS) used, the use of
information technology for competitive advantage and strategic planning and the
importance Office Automation System (OAS) in an organisation.

REQUIREMENT
There are many types of business exist in the world. Organisation exist to run the business.
Every business have its own process. Students are advised to choose one organisation. For
this assignment students need to interview, at least ONE manager or administration staff to
find out about the basic business process, the Information System (IS) currently used by the
chosen organisation to answer the following questions:-

1. Introduction of the selected organisation. Explanation on the role of Computer Based

Information Systems (CBIS) function in the organisation and describe how the CBIS
function supports the business.

2. Describe THREE (3) types of Information Systems (IS) used in the organisation and discuss
on how information systems serve various management levels.

3. Describe any THREE (3) components of Porter's Five Forces Model with regards to the
organisation’s environment.

4. Office Automation system (OAS) assists many business and organisations. Discuss the
application of OAS in the organisation.
[Total: 60 marks]
Assignment Format:
a. Provide references using the American Psychological Association (APA) format.
b. References should generally be latest (year 2009 onwards).

Notes:
 Assignments should be submitted according to the due date.
 You are to submit a soft copy of your assignment online through myINSPIRE.
 Plagiarism is not acceptable. If you are not sure what is meant by plagiarism, refer to the
various websites which discuss this matter, e.g. owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts.

Marks Allocation:

1. - Clear introduction of organisation. 5 marks

- Good explanation on the use of CBIS function in the organisation and 5 marks
how the CBIS function supports the business.

2. - Clear description about THREE (3) types of Information Systems (IS) 9 marks
used.
- Very well discussion on how information systems serves various 6 marks
management levels.
3. - Clear description about any THREE (3) components of it with regards 15 marks
to organisation’s environment.

4. - Clear description on Office Automation system (OAS) in the 3 mark

organisation.
- Able to apply the knowledge of where the application of OAS is 9 marks
used in the organisation.

5. - Conclusion. 5 marks
- Use of APA style, Language structure & References. 3 marks

TOTAL 60 MARKS