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11730 (v.4) Advanced Problem Solving for IS Managers 501
Area: | School of Information Systems |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Approaches to problem solving, innovation and creativity, philosophy and systems, systems theory, epistemological and ontological modes, problem identification, problem analysis, solution design, solution implementation, solution review, problem solving methodologies. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Understand systems concepts. Differentiate between ontological and epistemological notions. Develop information requirements using Soft Systems Methodology (SSM). Appreciate that the process of developing information requirements is a process of enquiry, learning and critical reflection. Use SSM for undertaking Information Analysis and Information Systems development. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Checkland, P.B., (1981), Systems Thinking, Systems Practice, Chichester, John Wiley and Sons. Wilson, B., (1984), Systems - Concepts, Methodologies and Applications, Chichester, John Wiley and Sons. Stowell, F.A., (1995), Information Systems Provision - The Contribution of Soft Systems Methodology, McGraw-Hill Information Systems, Management and Strategy Series, England, McGraw-Hill. Jayaratna, N., (1991), Systems Analysis - The Weak Link In the Systems Development Process, Journal of Applied Systems Analysis, Volume 18, pp. 61 - 68. Nielsen, P.A., (1990), Approaches to Appreciate Information Systems Methodologies - A Soft Systems Survey, Scandanavian Journal of Information Systems, Vol. 2, pp. 43-60. Salaway, G., (1987), An Organisational Learning Approach to Information Systems Development, MIS Quarterly/June 1987, pp.245-263. Page, S., The Ontological/Epistemological Dichotomy in Information Systems Development - An Ethnographic Contribution. cispom.boisestate.edu/cis320emaxson/ssmxt.htm |
Unit Texts: | Checkland, P.B. and Scholes, J., (1990), Soft Systems Methodology In Action, Chichester, John Wiley and Sons. Jayaratna, N., (1994), Understanding and Evaluating Methodologies - NIMSAD - A Systemic Framework, England, McGraw-Hill. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Lesson Abstracted Document 40%. Major Assignment - Case Study Final Presentation by Groups 60% (Presentation 30% and Document 30%). This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 20300 Information Systems (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
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External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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