Plan Knowledge Area

Module A, Plan, looks at organisations and their use of IT, both as an enabler for effective Information Systems and as a platform for innovation. The module requires the candidate to have thorough understanding of organisations, their strategies and their business processes, as well as the global trends and opportunities which are involved. The candidate shall recognise the main issues related to the management of IT, such as selecting the appropriate technology, or choosing between in-house systems development or outsourcing. The candidate shall also be able to justify IT investments and know about some of the legal and ethical aspects of IT. He / She shall be aware of the requirement for a professional approach to project management and quality assurance. The candidate shall also appreciate the importance of team building and effective communication when presenting the case for change within the organisation.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

A.1.3 Internal / External Environment

A.1.3.1
Show, using diagrams, the position of organisations within their environments

A.1.3.2
Define a system in terms of co-ordination, monitoring and control

A.1.3.3
Demonstrate how external and internal factors impact throughout environments

Definitions:
  1. Coordination is the act of coordinating, making different people or things work together for a goal or effect.

1 comment:

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