Managing Information and Technology

Managing Information and Technology
Task
Write an essay to discuss different types of information systems.
Discuss how the integration of these information systems in a business can produce more accurate and targeted information about customers, markets, suppliers and competitors to improve the decision-making capabilities of a business – and provide a competitive advantage.
Quote examples, where applicable, to illustrate your point.
You are expected to cover the following
• Introduction, aims and objectives of this essay (300 words)
• Summarise and discuss:
a) Three different types of information systems (at strategic, tactical, operational levels) (600 words)
b) Discuss and justify the integration of various stand-alone information systems – provide examples (400 words)
c) Challenges to the deployment of information systems (200 words)
 
• Conclusion and recommendations (500 words)
Wordcount:
2000 words.