Reference no: EM132540546 , Length: 7 pages
BIS 3003 Business Information Systems - Higher Colleges of Technology
Project Overview
In this project students will analyze information systems deployed in a company. The analysis should describe the specific nature of the industry the company works in and the types of systems deployed by the business (company) and how these systems generate competitive advantage for the company. Students must apply the knowledge gained through the course by using specific examples that are relevant for the company and its business activities.
Project Report Components
1. Introduction: Background and Activity Description
1.1 Company name
1.2 Type of business structure: Sole proprietorship, LLC, partnership or corporation.
1.3 Location: Where is the company headquartered?
1.4 Company history: When was the business started, what inspired to start the business, what need does the business fulfill?
1.5 Mission statement: A clear statement that represents the purpose of the company and what it aspires to be.
1.6 Products/services and target market: A brief overview of what is being sold and to whom.
1.7 Objectives: An outline of what the company wants to accomplish in the near future as well as future growth goals.
2. Description of Industry and Competition
Description of the industry in which the company operates:
2.1 Give a brief overview of the industry.
2.2 Review trends and growth patterns that have existed within the industry.
2.3 Identify factors that influence the industry.
Description of Competition
2.4 Who are the main competitors and what are their product offerings
2.5 Strengths and weaknesses of their (competitors') business.
3. Overview of Business Information Systems
Describe one information system that is being used in the company. For each system students need to describe:
3.1 The business processes related to the system in relation to the functional departments whether it relates to sales, marketing, finance / accounting, customer service, human resources, research and development, production, distribution or inventory management.
3.2 How does the system generate value for the company's business?
3.2.1 From functional, strategic, and support perspectives (according to the business processes it supports).
3.2.2 How does this value reflect positively on the financial, internal business processes, and customer perspectives?
4. Overview of the Infrastructure supporting the systems analyzed
In this section students are required to describe the infrastructure used in the previously described system according to:
4.1 Systems Management (Hardware and Software)
4.2 Network Management (wireless and wired network operations)
4.3 Storage Management.
5. Discussion of IT and Data Security measures
5.1 The group will describe the data security policy that relates to processes and methodologies involved for keeping information confidential, available, and assuring its integrity.
6. Competitive advantage and Recommendations on the BIS strategy of the company
6.1 According to the previous points the group should identify recommendations or areas/plans for improvement which can support the success / profitability / competitive positioning of the company in relation to its information systems.
7. CONCLUSION
The group concludes by summarizing the impact of the recommendations of previous section.
Attachment:- Business Information Systems.rar