EXECUTIVE DIPLOMA
ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS
MODULE TITLE: MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Due Date: 9 May 08
Assignment Question 1
Business Information system is an important tool for any company to manage their
information. This has broad categories such as:
Operational Systems / Transaction Processing Systems (TPS)
Management Information Systems (MIS)
Decision Support Systems (DSS)
Expert Systems (ES)
Office Automation Systems (OAS)
Choose any one Malaysian company and explain how they have used the above
mentioned categories of BIS in their organization.
(100 Marks)
End of Coursework
Module Leader’s Expectations
Introduction
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Students are expected to demonstrate an understanding of Management
Information Systems.
Body of Assignment
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Students are expected to concentrate on the business information system
tools of their choice.
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Students are expected to give a detail explanation on each particular of
the business information system of their choice. The students can support
their explanation by using an attachment such as picture as appendices.
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Students are expected to give a detail on how the company have
implemented or used this tool in that organization.
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Students are advised to use local Malaysian companies and only
multinational companies operating in Malaysia. Examples from other
foreign countries such as UK, USA, and Australia are NOT allowed at this
stage.
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Students are advised to read newspapers, magazines, and other materials
to look for examples and then to provide a discussion in their own words.
Cut and paste approach is NOT allowed.
Conclusion
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Based on the discussion students are required to draw a conclusion and
summarize the completed assignment in 2 – 3 paragraphs.
Recommendations
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Based on the discussion and conclusion students should make relevant
recommendations in tabulated form as to the company can maximized the
used of information system in that organization
Bibliography
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Each reference must be quoted in bibliography following the Harvard
Referencing Style. Lecturers are required to give the necessary guidance
to students.
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Web site referencing must be in the proper manner with the date and time
of access clearly stated. Vague references such as “www.google.com”
must be avoided.
ASSIGNMENT ASSESSMENT / MARKING CRITERIA
MARKS ALLOCATION BREAKDOWN
Part 1: Technical component
Level
1.1 Setting the scene /introduction/problem statement/background analysis
1.2 Structure and presentation
1.2.1
Logic sequence with section well linked and well organized
1.2.2
Good flow and clarity of presentation
1.2.3
Balance between text and use of charts, diagrams, headings
1.2.4
Use of appropriate terminology and style for professional and technical writing
1.2.5
Proper referencing method
1.2.6
Compliance word count
7.5 %
7.5 %
Part 2: Understanding of existing body of knowledge
2.1 Use of wide range of information from a variety of sources, with appropriate referencing and own style of
presentation to address the issue/Literature review
2.2 Using appropriate example, case study, data and sample to clarify and support exposition
2.3 Completeness, relevancy, accuracy and correctness of material use to support exposition
10.0 %
10.0 %
10.0 %
Part 3: Application of the knowledge learned
3.1 Contextualize the learning to the work place by providing and discussing real-world situation where the
concepts can be applied.
3.2 Making quality recommendations and conclusions with supporting ideas of why the conclusions and
recommendations are relevant and important to the situation, and how the recommendations can improve
the current situation. Recommendations should also include possible implementation obstacles and
problems.
3.3 Balanced discussion of issues where pro’s and con’s, costs and benefits, strength and weaknesses are well
considered.
3.4 Originality and creativity: proposing new and innovative ideas, creative use of existing approach to new
area of applications, critical analysis of existing ideas and approaches, new insights into existing problems,
improvement of existing methods,…
TOTAL MARKS FOR 100%
15.0 %
15.0 %
15.0 %
10.0 %