3. Module Aims This module aims to provide you with a clear of understanding of the issues that impact on the interface between the information provider and the information consumer. You will develop a feel for the disparity between the provider and user within the overall management context. In particular you be encouraged to appreciate the management on-cost of such disparity.
4. Module Objectives The objective is to provide you with an understanding of the framework within which information assets are used to enhance the decision making processes with the organisation. The importance of understanding this framework along with an ability to distinguish between the participants within the framework. The importance of distinguishing between information and knowledge at the organisational level. You will develop an understanding of the importance of consensus between provider and user in terms of information provision. The overall value, strategically, of good information delivery. The role of strategic alignment in trying to make good information provision more of a certainty within the business environment.
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7. Module Lecture Plan Week Block Lecture Scope 1 1 Module aims and objectives Introduction units (must be taught first) 2 Information, Strategy and Strategic Management 3 Understanding Consensus 4 The Impact of Change 5 2 Classifying Information for management purposes Achieving Consensus 6 Information into knowledge – the transition 7 Causing Consensus (Strategic Alignment) 8 Block Summary 9 3 Management structures The Framework of Management 10 Competitive advantage – the strategic imperative 11 Managing for competitive advantage 12 Block Summary 13 4 Understanding change – an analysis of change Coping with Change 14 Contrasting views of change ( human and organisational ) 15 IS development – a catalyst for change 16 Block Summary 17 5 The Case for Outsourcing – why? Why not? Outsourcing and protecting information assets 18 Outsourcing models – selecting the right option 19 Protecting Information Assets 20 Block Summary 21 6 Managing information for competitive advantage Overview of module aims and objectives (must be taught last) 22 Information as a strategic asset 23 Future trends in information management 24 Pulling together the strands ( Summary of module )
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9. Coursework Formative 1 Multiple choice – achieving consensus Formative 2 Multiple choice – Coping with change Formative 3 Multiple choice – Outsourcing and protecting information assets Activity Summative Content Total Marks Presentations Group presentation based on the materials to be included in the report 10 30 Group report This report will be based on an agreed topic and will include information gained by interviewing a strategic manager 20 Individual report This report will be based on an agreed topic which will include an in depth analysis of the topic and may include materials from the research carried out for the group report. 30
10. Next Week Block 1 : Lecture 2 Information, strategy and strategic management
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