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critical evaluation of a real-life case study that is related to either change management or risk management

Aims and Relevance

The aim is to enable you to understand and critically assess what information systems are, what key characteristics they have and what they can (and cannot) do for an organisation.

 

Syllabus Content

IT project management

 IT/IS-enabled change and strategies for change management

 IT and Total Quality Management

 IT governance

IS/IT investment and evaluation

Risk management

 Ethics and digital technology  

Core learning outcomes 

Critically evaluate and synthesise theories and models in order to manage digital technology appropriately as well as make strategic decisions to foster its positive impact on businesses.

Threshold standards 

Demonstrate an ability to critically evaluate challenges related to systems design and analysis or IT project management and how these challenges may be overcome from a managerial perspective.

 

TASK:

CASE STUDY in report form

Individual report consisting of a critical evaluation of a real-life case study that is related to either change management or risk management.

 

 Enquiry

You will be critically evaluating and extending theory through application to contemporary cases and drawing reasoned conclusions to enhance the impact of digital technology on organisational performance. You will be expected to extend your learning through accessing and evaluating supplementary materials (e.g. books, journals, online journals) as appropriate. 

Contextual understanding

You will engage in facilitated group discussions relating to contemporary issues and organisations in a multicultural context to enhance your personal and professional development in digital technology management. You will critically evaluate the challenges of managing digital technology in a variety of contexts.

Collaboration

Interactive learning sessions are designed to facilitate transfer of learning to the context of the workplace and continuous reflection on learning based on progressive personal and professional development through experiential learning activities. 

Enterprise

You will be required to critically reflect and make recommendations for an increasingly appropriate and transforming use of information systems to create a strategic advantage. Established research and theory will be the trigger for establishing innovative recommendations to optimize IT/IS performance and to effectively use them to manage change.  

 

 

 Recommended Reading 

Once initial approval of the unit has been given, the Unit Co-ordinator may propose changes to this section to the Academic Liaison Librarian

1.       Laudon, K. & Laudon, J. (2014) Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm. 13th edition. Pearson Education. ISBN: 978-0273789970.

2.       Chaffey, D. (2012) Internet Marketing: Strategy, Implementation and Practice. 5th edition. Prentice Hall. ISBN: 978-0273746102.

3.       Chaffey, D. (2014) Digital Business and E-Commerce Management: Strategy, Implementation and Practice. 6th edition. Prentice Hall. ISBN: 978-0273786542.

4.       Pearlson, K. & Saunders, C. (2013) Strategic Management of Information Systems. 5th edition. Wiley. ISBN 978-1-118-32254-3.

5.       Turban, E. & Volonino, L. (2012) Information Technology for Management. 8th ed. (International Student Version). Wiley. ISBN 978-1-118-09225-5.

6.        Bocij, P., Greasley, A. & Hickie, S. (2009) Business Information Systems – Technology, Development and Management. 4th edition. Prentice Hall. ISBN: 9780273216624.

7.        Key journals Journal of Management Information Systems (JMIS)

8.       European Journal of Information Systems (EJIS)

9.        Management Information Systems Quarterly (MIS Quarterly)

10.   Information Systems Journal

11.   Journal of Knowledge Management Knowledge Management Research and Practice

 

 

 

Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale

Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale

 

 Post an explanation of the psychometric properties of the assessment tool you were assigned. Explain when it is appropriate to use this assessment tool with clients, including whether the tool can be used to evaluate the efficacy of psychopharmacologic medications. Support your approach with evidence-based literature. 

 

Nursing Care Plan

 

Nursing Care Plan

 

As a delegating nurse prepare 5 nursing plan of care for your CMT (caregiver) on a client with Cognitive Intellectual disability and sensory and physical impairment 

 

Personal Worldview Paper

Personal Worldview Paper

Write an 800-1,000 word essay on your personal worldview. Briefly discuss the various possible meanings of the term “spirituality,” and your understanding of the concepts of pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism. Primarily, address the following seven basic worldview questions:

 

  1. What is prime reality?
  2. What is the nature of the world around you?
  3. What is a human being?
  4. What happens to a person at death?
  5. Why is it possible to know anything at all?
  6. How do people know what is right or wrong?
  7. What is the meaning of human history?

 

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines

 

Case Study Moral Status

Case Study Moral Status

Write a 750-1000 word analysis of “Case Study: Fetal Abnormality.” Be sure to address the following questions:

 

  1. Which theory or theories are being used by Jessica, Marco, Maria, and Dr. Wilson to determine the moral status of the fetus? Explain.
  2. How does the theory determine or influence each of their recommendation for action?
  3. What theory do you agree with? How would that theory determine or influence the recommendation for action?

 

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide

Vulnerable Population

 

Vulnerable Population

Select a specific vulnerable population and analyze how three of the following issues impact the selected population’s state of health: social, economic, cultural, and environmental.

Two references are required: One from a peer-reviewed NURSING journal less than 5 y/o and one from the course textbook.

Professional, governmental, or educational organizations (.org, .gov, or .edu) may be used as supplemental references.

APA format required (including level one headings).

 
 

 

 

Technological Healthcare Advancement

Technological Healthcare Advancement

In a 2-page paper, identify a specific technological healthcare advancement and discuss the impact it has had on nursing practice and patient quality/safety.

 

 

Paper requires a minimum of two references: one from a peer-reviewed NURSING journal (less than 5 years-old) and one from the course textbook. Professional, governmental, or educational organizations (.org, .gov, or .edu) may be used as supplemental references.

 

 

APA format required.

ASSIGNMENT 3 POWER, POLITICS, AND CULTURE

Create a double spaced  5 to 7 page report that addresses the following

 

 

 

 In business, power and politics greatly influence an organizational culture in turn hinder organizational productivity. In your role as consultant you observed power and politics influence on the corporate culture. 

 

 

 

 

 

Influence of Politics and Power

 

Explain how politics and power – play may have influenced the  organization’s

 

culture

 

 

 

Sources of Power

 

Explore the sources of power and describe how management could use this

 

influence to benefit your department and improve organizational

 

performance.

 

 

 

Leadership Behavior and Culture

 

Make recommendations that support how the study of power  and politics

 

could influence leadership behavior and improve  the organization’s

 

culture.

 

 

 

Leadership Influence

 

Discuss the importance and complexity of leadership behavior. 

 

How does it influence organizational structure and performance?

 

 

 

References and Citations

 

Provide at least 2 quality resources. 

 

In text citations are required when paraphrasing or quoting another

 

source.

 

 

 

Formatting and Writing Standards

 

Formatting and writing standards are part of your grade.

 

Align your formatting to the APA Writing

 

Standards

Hypothesis & Null Hypothesis

Hypothesis & Null Hypothesis

In a seamless posting, Discuss the differences between a null hypothesis and an alternative hypothesis. In doing so, elaborate on why typically qualitative method studies do not state a hypothesis.

 

 

 

600 words

 

APA 6th edition format

Three Court Cases

Three Court Cases

Research 3 state- or federal-level court cases regarding the transfer of juveniles to the adult court system.

 

Address the following in 1,250–1,750 words: 

 

For each case, briefly describe the details of the case and the court’s decision. 

 

Generally speaking, how do courts and their decisions impact criminal justice policy decisions? Explain. 

 

How have your selected court cases (and similar cases) and their rulings impacted public policy decisions regarding juveniles in the criminal justice system? Explain in detail. 

 

What significant challenges do correctional officials face in housing juveniles who have been tried and convicted as adults? Explain.

 

What selection criteria are used in making a determination as to whether to transfer a juvenile case to the criminal court? Explain.

 

Do you believe that waiver of 13- and 14-year-olds from juvenile to adult court, in general, is a good idea? Why or why not? Explain. 

 

Be sure to reference all of your sources using APA style.