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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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Presentation 20%, Examination 50%, Presentation 20%, Written Assignment 30%. This is a 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 | | |
Area
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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