Information Systems Case Study Identify a small information system problem (or o

Information Systems Case Study
Identify a small information system problem (or opportunity) in an organisation you
are familiar with OR that is described in a written case study, and carry out the
following tasks:
1. Using appropriate modelling techniques, specify the scope of the problem, and
provide an analysis of the current reality and any requirements for a solution.
2. Using appropriate modelling techniques, design and specify a prototype database
information system solution.
3. Develop and document the prototype.
4. Outline a set of realistic implementation plans for the new information system.
Discuss issues (organizational, human, technical, contextual) that might affect the
successful implementation of the system.
Task 1: Identification and Analysis [30%]
• Brief introduction including a brief background to the case study (a short
overview of the organisation including your relationship to the organisation, and
the rationale and objectives for the information system).
• Project Identification and Analysis: provide a definition of the
problem/opportunity. Use a CATWOE checklist and Root Definition to identify
the stakeholders, the problem, the rationale and any issues or constraints. A Rich
Picture may also help to express the boundaries of the system, the soft issues at
play and the information flow at present. Use a DFD to capture the present
situation and identify the problem areas. Include an analysis of the User Groups.
• Project Assessment: provide some assessment of the feasibility and risk of the
project, using at least one suitable method from the literature.
• Suggest a suitable approach to develop the system (ie. What type of methodology
would be appropriate, given the system size and complexity and the organisational
context?).
Task 2: Design [20%]
• Design 1: provide a conceptual process model for the new information system and
designs of its information requirements, supported by relevant modelling tools and
diagrams. Include data and information flow design, process/task design, input
and output design, and data entity design.
• Design 2: provide a suggested technical solution and design including database
table design, some discussion of choice of hardware and software.
Task 3: Development [20%]
• Prototype Development: design and develop a prototype of the database aspect
of the system using MS Access. (NB: You are not required to implement a fully
working information system.) Include as appendices in your assignment any
outputs from the database detailing data table definitions, query/report definitions,
and so on. Also include details of sample data used and testing carried out (with
outputs).
• Prototype Documentation: discuss the purpose of the prototype (what kind of
evaluation/testing it addresses) and any resulting design changes made. Provide a
brief functional overview of the developed prototype database system and a brief
user manual on how to use the system.
Task 4: Implementation Issues [30%]
• Implementation: include plans for obtaining the chosen hardware and software;
for training; for installation of the new information system; and for monitoring
and evaluation of the new information system. To be realistic, the plans must
include some kind of time-scale and details of who is responsible.
• Challenges: discuss the human, organisational, technical and contextual issues
and challenges that may affect the implementation of the system, and suggestions
on how to address these. Include details of whether/how user participation may be accommodated
The instruction videos are divided into five parts as attached files and the useful handouts and reference style are also been attached.
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Discipline: information system