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.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

A.1.9 The Information Society

A.1.9.1
Assess the impact of IT within society and its subsets
A.1.9.2
List the advantages and disadvantages of IT in society
A.1.9.3
Describe the digital divide

Definitions:
  1. An information society is a society in which the creation, distribution, diffusion, use, integration and manipulation of information is a significant economic, political, and cultural activity. The knowledge economy is its economic counterpart whereby wealth is created through the economic exploitation of understanding.
  2. Digital divide: "Refers to the gap between individuals, households, businesses and geographic areas at different socio-economic levels with regard to both their opportunities to access information and communication technologies (ICTs) and to their use of the Internet for a wide variety of activities. The digital divide reflects various differences among and within countries. [OECD] "web.worldbank.org"
  3. The term digital divide refers to the gap between those people with effective access to digital and information technology and those without. It includes the imbalances in physical access to technology as well as the imbalances in resources and skills needed to effectively participate as a digital citizen. "en.wikipedia.org"
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