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IT503: Principles of Information Technology

Assignment Unit 2

Unit 2 Assignment Introduction Throughout the course, you will be required to perform research, write reports, and make recommendations. Within each assignment, certain terms will be emphasized in italics. These are recommended search terms to help you find appropriate articles to use within your assignments. You may use these to search in the KU library or on the Internet. When selecting an article to use to support your paper, remember to look for quality articles. Additionally, please make sure that all in-text citations and references are in APA format. Information Systems in Business Prior to the 1990s, companies relied on computers primarily as a substitute for paper- based functions. Computers were used to maintain records and perform basic calculations for billing and inventory. As computers became more ubiquitous and found their way into people’s homes, information systems became more integrated into businesses, allowing for more efficient, seamless business operations. Multimedia is an essential and creative tool used in business today as an enhancement to traditional forms of presentation. Understanding how to create a well-designed presentation is a critical skill for business professionals today. Practice After completing the unit reading, complete the following Unit 2 Practice Activity before starting your assignment. Unit 2 Learning Journal To help you prepare for this assignment, please complete this week’s Learning Journal activity. In this activity, you will find and analyze a multimedia presentation on information systems. This will help you to create your own presentation for this week’s assignment. Assignment Instructions Please prepare a multimedia presentation (you may use any multimedia tool that you would like. Some options include, but are not limited to: PowerPoint, Prezi, Empressr, Zoho Show, or VCASMO. Search term “Free online multimedia presentation tools”). Begin by explaining the role of information systems in business. Next, identify and analyze at least three organizational structures explaining the advantages and

IT503: Principles of Information Technology

Assignment Unit 2

disadvantages of each. Finally, identify and recommend at least two information systems for a small business (for example, you might recommend a knowledge management system, or an enterprise resource planning system – or another appropriate system. You do not need to identify a specific brand). Make sure you explain why you are making each recommendation and explain the potential benefits that the system offers. Also include any potential concerns or issues that must be considered before selecting a system. Please make sure that you clearly explain your responses. You may use your presentation, the notes section, or submit a separate document of talking points. Please remember that you must include in-text citations and references in APA format. Your assignment should contain sufficient information for a 15 minute presentation. Submitting your work: Submit your Assignment to the appropriate Dropbox. In your file name, be sure to include the unit number and your last name.

Assignment Criteria Points possible Points earned by student

Student uses appropriate presentation tool 0-10

Student explains the role of information systems in business

0-15

Student identifies three organizational structures

0-12

Student explains the benefits and disadvantages of the organizational structures

0-15

Student identifies and recommends two information systems

0-16

Student identifies the benefits of the systems 0-16 Student identifies concerns related to the systems

0-16

Column Totals 100 Less deduction taken for spelling, grammar and APA errors

New total after deductions