conduct research on a topic related to strategic management of information systems, making reference to appropriate theory, literature and empirical evidence. The purpose of the individual report is to provide the opportunity to explore an area of strategic management of information systems in depth, and demonstrate evidence of independent research, application and critical thought. You have to prepare an individual report that is related to ONE of the following subject areas:
• Frameworks or models for strategic management of information systems
1. A resource-based approach in information systems research
2. Strategic impact of IS
3. IS-Business Alignment and Integration
Focus of your report:
*Comment on the importance of the chosen topic.
*Provide evidence of both theoretical and empirical research that is relevant to your chosen topic.
*Discuss your key findings and their implications.
Format and requirements:
1. Your individual report should be balanced, concise and focused and around 2000 words in length (+ or –‘10%).
2. It should be word-processed and the highest levels of presentation are expected.
3. Reference style must follow Harvard Reference System.
Specific Marking Criteria – weighting for each criterion provided in brackets
Research topic must be related to the scope given above. If not, a fail grade is to be recorded.
• Understanding of the chosen research topic/area and ability to recognize and discuss the theoretical argument related to your chosen topic. (40%)
• Development of own critical comments on the importance of the study to the Strategic Management of Information Systems field. (15%)
• Critical discussion of the key findings and their implications. (15%)
• Ability to use a wide range of academic references to support related arguments and discussion and appropriateness of academic writing and format of references. (30%)
Essential Reading
Pearlson, K. E. and Saunders, C. S. (2012), Strategic Management of Information Systems (5th Edition), John Wiley & Sons. ISBN: 978-1118322543
Background Reading
Curtis, G. and Cobham, D. (2008), Business Information Systems (6th Edition), Prentice Hall, ISBN: 9780273713821
Haag, S.; Cummings, M. and Phillips, A. (2007), Management Information Systems for Information age (6TH Edition), McGraw-Hill, ISBN: 0071106103
Jelassi, T and Enders, A. (2005), Strategies for e-Business, Prentice Hall and FT.
Laudon and Laudon (2009), Management Information Systems (11th Edition), Pearson Education. ISBN: 9780136093688
O’Brien, J. A., Marakas, G. (2009) Management Information Systems: Managing Information Technology in the Business Enterprise, 9th edn. McGraw Hill. ISBN- 9780073376769.
Robson, W. (1997) Strategic Management and Information Systems, 2nd edn. Pitman Publishing. ISBN-9780273615910.
Turban, E., Volonino, L. (2009) Information Technology for Management: Transforming Organisations in the Digital Economy, 7th edn. (International Student Version) Wiley. ISBN-978-0-470-40032-6.
