The role of Information Systems in business

Each student should follow and achieve the following tasks: 

Choose an example of a real-life firm in the UAE for example (NMC Healthcare) and answer the following tasks.

Note: You are not allowed to use any example or case study from the class exercises already done, but you should suggest another different business scenario. 

Task 1:

1. Describe the systems-building method used by this firm to develop its information technology system. You can identify and describe any of the following methods: 

- Traditional systems life-cycle.  

- Prototyping.  

- End-user development.  

- Application software packages.  

- Outsourcing.  

2. Discuss the strengths and drawbacks of this systems-building method. 

 Strengths

 Drawbacks 

Task 2:

Explain how telecommunications tools, Internet connection and wireless technologycan enhancee-business performance inyour firm. Your answer should detail:(2 marks for each)

- Telecommunications tools. 

- Internet connection. 

- Wireless technology. 

Task 3:

Describe the following information systems controls in case of yourfirm. Your answer should include: (2 marks for each)

- Software controls. 

- Hardware controls. 

- Computer operations controls. 

- Data security controls. 

- Implementation controls. 

- Administrative controls. 

Task 4: Project Structures

Edit your project report including at least 10 pages. The latter should contain:

- cover page;

- Table of contents;

- Introduction;

- Detail of all project tasks;

- Conclusion and future work;

- Bibliography and Netography.   

The assessment of your project report will be based on the following criteria:

- Quality of analysis;

- Accuracy of concepts/theories used;

- General organization of the project;

- Variety of references;

- Spelling and grammar.

Task 5: Project Presentation

Each group of students should present their work in front of their classmates.

The assessment of your project presentation will be based on the following criteria:

- Accuracy of the presentation;

- Presentation skills;

- Quality of discussion of each student in the group.

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