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44222: Information Systems Development

Introduction to Module

Ian Perry Room: C41C

Extension: 7287

E-mail: [email protected]

http://itsy.co.uk/ac/0809/Sem1/44222_ISD/

Ian Perry 44222: Information Systems Development: Introduction to ModuleSlide 2

Why this Module?

Business organisations do not operate in a stable environment, hence successful Information Systems Development must be considered an ongoing process.

This module: builds on the skills and understanding

developed initially by the Year 2 (i.e. Level 5) modules "Information Systems" and "Database Design & Implementation".

explores the trials and tribulations of the Systems Development Life-Cycle.


Learning Outcomes?

By the end of the module you will be able to:a. Understand the need for continuous information

systems development, in the context of the systems development life cycle.

b. Apply an appropriate information systems development method.

c. Understand the value of team approach to information systems development.

d. Analyse a business situation in order to identify information & functional requirements.

e. Develop & document a prototype for a computer-based information system that promises to deliver specific information & functional requirements.


Assessment Method

Two assignments, based upon a common case study scenario: for Ass 1 (40%) you will work as individuals. for Ass 2 (60%) you will work in small teams.

You are required to analyse the organisation described by the case study, in order to: ‘discover’ problems and ‘identify’

information requirements (Ass 1). then ‘document a prototype’ for a computer-

based information system, that promises to ‘deliver’ the information requirements and hence ‘solve’ the problems (Ass 2).


Assignments

Assignment 1 (40% of Module Marks) Title = Problem Statement Mode = Individual Deadline = Wed, 5th Nov, 2008

Assignment 2 (60% of Module Marks) Title = Prototype Documentation Mode = Team-based Deadline = Wed, 17th Dec, 2008


Assignment Hand-in Process

You MUST hand in TWO copies of each Assignment;

BOTH copies must be submitted by 3pm of the submission date.

An Electronic Copy (via Turnitin) Class ID: 76871 Password: GSDR Assignment 1: Problem Statement (Individual) Assignment 2: Prototype Documentation (Team-based)

See the ‘Assessment Method’ page of the ‘ISD Web-site’; in order to find out how to enrol for & use Turnitin.

A Paper Copy (to the School Office) With properly completed Front-sheets, including a

Turnitin Paper ID; in the correct drawer of the wooden filing cabinet outside of CH5.


The HCHE Case Study

High Class Home Electrical (HCHE), the organisation for whom you now work, is described by an on-line Case Study, at the following Web-address:

http://itsy.co.uk/ac/hche/

You will begin to explore this Case Study, on your own, in the first Workshop Session; for now I will ‘set the scene’ for you.


HCHE - History

Established in the mid 1950's. Successful electrical wholesale business

throughout the 60's and 70's. Moved to a computer related inventory in

mid 80's. Began experiencing severe business

problems in the late 90's. Called in 'giddens, stanworth + hope'

(gs+h), a firm of management consultants, in 2006.


HCHE – gs+h & You

gs+h produce an annual review of HCHE, which; looks back on the previous year, highlights problems, suggests possible action to combat problems.

You are Management Trainees who have recently joined HCHE and have been assigned to assist the General Manager: By identifying, and suggesting ways of

‘solving’, the problems highlighted by the latest gs+h review (i.e. the 2007/2008 review).


HCHE – is Complex

The Case Study is intentionally complex, and often seems contradictory. Read it ALL very carefully; and try to work out

what IS, and what IS NOT important. Make sure that you always remain focused

on the task at hand, i.e.: To aid the management decision-making of

the ‘Main Business’ of the HCHE organisation, by the documentation of a prototype for a ‘viable’ Information System, based solely upon data maintained by the Current Operational Systems.


HCHE - Example Outputs

The Information System you devise MUST make use of data maintained by the Current Operational Systems of the ‘Main Business’ of HCHE.

You haven’t got direct access to these operational systems, but: you will ‘know’ the structure of the data

files that are maintained by the operational systems (by reading the Case Study carefully).

and can look at example outputs from some of the operational systems.


Lectures, Workshops & Deadlines

2. Introduction to Module / Explore the ISD Web-site3. Review of IS Concepts / Analyse the Case Study4. Operational & Information Systems / Determine IS Needs5. Review & Ass 1 Requirements / Document the ‘Problem’6. -- No Lecture -- / Assignment 1 Support

Assignment 1 Deadline (Wed, 5th Nov, 2008)7. Dynamic Systems Development / Start Working as a Team8. Prototyping & Documenting a Solution / Choose a Prototyping

Application9. Develop Prototype Screens / Prepare for Interview10. Review & Ass 2 Requirements / Conduct Interview11. -- No Lecture -- / Assignment 2 Support12. -- No Lecture -- / Assignment 2 Support

Assignment 2 Deadline (Wed, 17th Dec, 2008)


ISD Reading List

Avison D E & Fitzgerald G, 2003 [3rd Ed.], Information Systems Development: Methodologies, Techniques and Tools, McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 0077096266, KDL: 004.21 AVI

Benyon-Davies P, 2002, Information Systems: An Introduction to Informatics in Organisations, Palgrave. ISBN: 0333963903, KDL: 658.4038011 BEN

Bocij, Chaffey, et al, 2003, Business Information Systems: Technology, Development and Management for the E-business, Pearson Education. ISBN: 027365540x, KDL: 658.40380285 BOC

Cleary T, 1998, Business Information Technology. Financial Times/Pitman Publishing. ISBN: 0273634100, KDL: 658.4038 CLE

Cobham & Curtis, 2005 [5th Ed.], Business information Systems: Analysis, Design, and Practice, Financial Times/Prentice Hall. ISBN: 0273687921, KDL: 658.4038011 CUR


ISD Reading List

Gordon & Gordon, 2004, Information Systems: A Management Approach, Wiley. ISBN: 0471455490, KDL: 658.4038011 GOR

Harry M, 2001, Business Information: A Systems Approach, Pearson Education Limited. ISBN: 0273646702, KDL: 658.4038011 HAR

McManus & Wood-Harper, 2002, Information Systems Project Management: Methods, Tools & Techniques. Financial Times Prentice Hall. ISBN: 0273646990, KDL: 658.4038 MCM

Martin E W, 2005, Managing Information Technology, 5th ed., Prentice Hall. ISBN: 0131293710, KDL: 658.4038 MAR

Whiteley D, 2004, Introduction to Information Systems: Organisations, Applications, Technology, and Design, Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN: 0333997662, KDL: 658.4038011 WHI


Workshops?

The ISD Workshop Sessions will take place; from 2:15 to 4:05, on Mondays, in IT3.

Try NOT to miss any of these sessions I will be taking a register!

Please check that I have your Student ID & Name on my list for the ISD Module.


This Week’s Workshop

You can’t afford to waste any time this year; for the majority of you, this year counts for 60%

of your Degree. Make sure that you, know your way around

the ISD Web-site: http://itsy.co.uk/ac/0809/Sem1/44222_ISD/

AND have a good look at the requirements for

Assignment 1. AND

begin your exploration of the HCHE Case Study.

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