OBJECTIVE:

The objective of this assignment is analyse contemporary problems in organisations and to propose appropriate information systems to overcome these problems. This assignment is also to expose you to the various forms of organisational information systems.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Select a well known organisation which is currently facing problems or one that would like to improve its performance. You have been appointed as an IT consultant to propose a solution to overcome these problems or to help improve its current performance. For example, Company X is facing a procurement based problem and sales problems. As an IT consultant you may propose an e-procurement system (to overcome procurement issues) and an e-commerce web site (to improve sales). You are advised to select problems which can be resolved using information systems solution.

TASK

1.) Select a well known organisation and provide a description of the organisation.

2.) General literature writes up on the evolution of Information Systems.

3.) Identify and discuss key problems faced by the selected organisation. You are expected to analyse the problem and discuss the impact of the problem on the organisation.

4.) Suggest THREE types of information system which can aid the selected organisation. The solution should relate to the issues stated in task 3.

5.) Conclusion