11747 (v.3) Strategic Alignment of Information Systems 601

Area:

School of Information Systems

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Seminar:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Information systems and information technology planning. Integration of information systems planning and business planning. Determining organisational information needs. Competitive advantage and globalisation. Evaluation of IS/IT investments.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Understood the nature of strategy and strategic planning, and their purpose in modern business environments. Understood Information Systems Strategy Formulation and Information Systems Planning in contemporary business organisations and government. Understood the need for integration of the Information System plan with the corporate plan. Appreciated the role of Information Systems/Information Technology in contemporary organisations, and can plan in order to benefit from the investment in Information Systems/Information Technology.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Callon, Jack D. (1996), Competitive Advantage through Information Technology. New York, McGraw-Hill International Editions. Cassidy, Anita. (1998), A practical guide to information systems strategic planning. Boca Raton, Fla. St. Lucie Press. Licker P.S. (1997), Management Information systems: A Strategic Leadership Approach. New York, Harcourt Brace. Ciborra C. and Jelassi T. (1994), Strategic Information Systems: A European Perspective. New York, John Wiley. Prentice Peppard J. (1993), I.T. Strategy for Business. UK, Longman Group U.K. Limited. Remenyi D. S. J. (1991), Introducing Strategic Information Systems Planning. New York, NCC Blackwell. Strassman, P. A. (1990), The Business Value of Computers: An Executive's Guide. New York, The Information Economics Press. Strassman, P. A. (1997), The Squandered Computer: Evaluating the Business Alignment of Information Technologies. New York, The Information Economics Press. Tozer E.E. (1995), Strategic IS/IT Planning. New York, Butterworth Heinemann. Ward, J. and Griffiths P. (1996), Strategic Planning for Informaiton Systems. 2nd ed. New York, Wiley. Willcocks, L., Feeney, D. and Islei, G. (1997), Managing IT as a Strategic Resource. London, Mcgraw-Hill.

Unit Texts:

Robson, W. (1997), Strategic Management & Information Systems. 2nd ed. London, Pitman. Galliers, R.D., Leidner, D.E. and Baker, B.S.H. (1999), Strategic Information Management: Challenges and Strategies in Managing Information Systems, 2nd ed. Oxford, Butterworth-Heinemann.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Presentation 20%, Examination 50%, Presentation 20%, Written Assignment 30%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y