NZQA registered unit standard
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Title
Explain the role of information technology in business
Level
5
Credits
4
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe
systems theory with respect to information systems; explain
how information technology can be used in business; explain
the relationship between a business and its data requirements;
and describe the principles of business planning and control.
Classification
Computing > Generic Computing
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
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Definitions
Business refers to an organisation which may be – in private, public, or community
and volunteer sectors; a business unit within a larger entity, a Māori organisation, or a
special purpose body. It describes the context; it does not define or limit the
situations in which assessment evidence may be gathered.
2
The assessment context for this unit standard must be suitable to meet the criteria for
level 5 in the NZQF Level Descriptors, which are available by searching for “level
descriptors” at www.nzqa.govt.nz.
3
Legislation relevant to this unit standard may include but is not limited to the:
Copyright Act 1994;
Copyright (New Technologies) Amendment Act 2008;
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
Privacy Act 1993;
Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007;
and any subsequent amendments.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Describe systems theory with respect to information systems.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Information systems are defined and described in terms of their concepts, types
and theoretical components.
Range
a minimum of three information systems are described.
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Information systems are described in relation to systems theory.
Outcome 2
Explain how information technology can be used in business.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Computer applications used in business are identified and explained in terms of
their purpose and functions.
Range
2.2
common to businesses, common to functional areas within a
business, unique to different businesses.
The effects of information technology on business systems are explained in
terms of both their benefits and costs.
Range
includes but is not limited to – both one-off and ongoing benefits
and costs;
a minimum of two effects that benefit, and two effects that cost,
are explained.
Outcome 3
Explain the relationship between a business and its data requirements.
Evidence requirements
3.1
The explanation distinguishes data and information in a business context.
3.2
The explanation outlines the role of information in decision-making in a
business.
3.3
The explanation identifies the main threats to data security and integrity in a
business.
3.4
The explanation identifies the sub-systems which make up a business and the
types of data associated with each sub-system.
Range
sub-systems may include but are not limited to – human
resources, marketing, accounting.
Outcome 4
Describe the principles of business planning and control.
Evidence requirements
4.1
The principles of business planning and control are identified and described in
terms of their objectives.
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Planning and control information systems are described in terms of their use
within businesses sub-systems.
Planned review date
31 December 2016
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
8 July 1996
31 December 2013
Revision
2
28 November 2000
31 December 2013
Review
3
19 March 2010
31 December 2015
Rollover and
Revision
4
19 September 2013
N/A
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0011
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Please note
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of study leading to that assessment.
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Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
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Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
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