TEC103 Information Systems in Business Assessment 1 Information | KBS

TEC103 Assessment 1 Information

Your Task

This assessment is to be completed individually. In this assessment, you will prepare a report that investigates and explains the various components of an information system used within a modern organisation to support business operations. You will need to provide real-life examples from current businesses or industries to illustrate how these components effectively support operational needs.

Assessment Description

Information Systems (IS) play a pivotal role in the operations of contemporary organisations. They have transcended from being just operational tools to strategic enablers that can influence an organisation’s competitive edge. In this assessment, you will delve deep into the components that make up an IS. This will help you understand how different components interplay to support and streamline business operations. The aim is for you to demonstrate a solid comprehension of each component's role, relevance, and impact in a business context.

This assessment aims to achieve the following subject learning outcomes:

LO1 Explain the components of an information system used in organisations to support business operations.

TEC103 Assessment Instructions

Format:

• Your report should be presented in a formal report format.
• Use appropriate headings and subheadings.

Introduction:

• Briefly introduce the topic of Information Systems.
• Outline the scope of your report.

Main Body:

• System Hardware: Explain the tangible components, e.g., servers, computers, networking equipment, and other physical devices. Highlight their roles.
• System Software: Discuss the role of operating systems, middleware, and application software.
• Data and Databases: Explain the significance of data in an organisation and the databases that store this crucial information.
• Networks: Describe the importance of networks in connecting different components of an IS and how they facilitate communication within and outside the organisation.
• Procedures: Detail the standard operations and procedures that users must follow to make efficient and effective use of hardware and software components.
• People: Discuss the roles of people in an IS, including end-users and IT specialists.

Real-life Examples:

• For each of the components you discuss, provide at least one real-life example showcasing how organisations leverage them to support their operations. It could be from a case study, news, or a real-life experience.

Conclusion:

• Summarise the main points discussed in your report.
• Emphasise the importance of understanding the components of IS in the context of business operations.

References:

• Ensure that you cite any sources or materials referenced. All citations should adhere to a recognised citation style – KBS recommends using KBS Harvard referencing style.

Submission:

• Your report should be submitted in Word Document or PDF format.

Please refer to the assessment marking guide to assist you in completing all the assessment criteria.