| Category |
Assignment |
Subject |
Management |
| University |
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Module Title |
HI6036 IS Strategy and Innovation |
Instructions
Objectives
This assessment item relates to the unit learning outcomes as stated in the unit descriptor. This assessment is designed to improve student learning skills and to give students experience in researching the literature on a topic relevant to the Unit of Study subject matter, critically analysing current academic papers, then presenting ideas or questions and expected outcomes with clarity and definition in a referenced written report.
Overview:
This assignment challenges you to apply the design thinking methodology to develop an Information Systems (IS) strategy that addresses a real business problem provided in a case study. Your goal is to demonstrate how the strategic use of information systems can lead to innovative solutions and support the organisation's transformation and renewal.
Objectives:
- To enhance your ability to analyse complex business scenarios.
- To develop practical solutions using design thinking and information systems.
- To critically evaluate the strategic impact of IS innovations on business operations. Assignment Details:
Case Study:
Case Study: Digital Transformation of Noida Health Care Pvt. Ltd.
Background:
Noida Health Care Pvt. Ltd. is a prominent enterprise-level healthcare organization with a global footprint. The company operates a network of 50 multinational companies (MNCs) spread across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Each of these MNCs serves as a regional hub providing a wide array of healthcare services, including diagnostics, outpatient care, hospital management, telemedicine, and pharmaceutical distribution.
Instructions
Despite its global presence, the organisation relies heavily on manual and paper-based systems to manage critical operations such as:
- Patient records and health data
- Billing and invoicing
- Human resource management
- Inventory tracking and procurement.
- Appointment scheduling
- Inter-departmental communication
- Compliance reporting
This fragmented and outdated system has led to operational inefficiencies, data silos, high error rates, and slow decision-making processes.
Your role as a Business Analyst:
As a Business Analyst, your primary responsibility is to bridge the gap between stakeholders (business and technical teams), gather requirements, identify current pain points, and facilitate the design and implementation of suitable digital solutions.
Design Thinking Application:
Emphasis: Gather insights about the organisation’s needs, challenges, and Risks.
Strategic Appraisal:
Prepare a Detailed Business Requirements Document by applying your strategic analysis and innovation.
The Key elements of the research proposal
The following elements must be included in your research proposal:
- Introduction or background to define the current state of the Business Organisation and to propose a Future state.
- Present Gap Analysis
- Present Business Analysis Value Spectrum.
- Define Business Analysis Scope and Approach
- Provide Options for the recommended solution.
- Present the recommended solution as Project Milestones on the timeline.
- Risk Management
- List of references used in preparing the proposal
