Course Outline

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of M.P.I.T1
Course Number

CMPS 3012

Course Title:

Management Information Systems

Course Instructor:

Dr. Freida C. Palma

Credits:

Section:

1-4

Semester:

2015-2

Class Meeting Times

T/TH 9:30 A.M.
T/TH 11:00 A.M.
T/TH 5:30 P.M.
T/TH Online

10:45 A.M. Section 1

12:15 P.M. Section 2
6:45 P.M.
Section 3

Class Venue:

Jaguar Building-U4

Pre-requisites:

CMPS 1014 - Introduction to Computer Studies

MGMT 1014 Fundamentals of Management

Co-requisites

None

Office Location

Jaguar- U5

Office Hours:

By Appointment during Consultation hours

Tuesday Thursday 2:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M.

M.P.I.T. is the abbreviation for Math, Physics and Information Technology

Telephone:

Office: 822-3680 Ext. 304

E-Mail Address:

fpalma@ub.edu.bz

Resources
Required Text:

Laudon, Kenneth.C. Laudon, Jane .P.(2014). Management

Information Systems Managing the Digital Firm, 14th Edition,
Prentice Hall

Recommended Text:/s
Laudon, Kenneth.C. Laudon, Jane .P.(2014). Management
Information Systems Managing the Digital Firm, 12th Edition,
Prentice Hall
Garrity, Edward J. Sanders, Lawrence G (1998). Information
Systems Success Measurement, Idea Group Publishing.
Course Website:

http://odl.ub.edu.bz/

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to provide techniques and knowledge for creating competitive business, managing
local or global corporations, adding business value and providing useful product and services to intended
customers. Topics include: Organizations, Management and the Networked Enterprise; Information
Technology Infrastructure; Key System Applications for the Digital Age and Building and Managing
Systems.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon attending all lectures, reading and studying the assigned materials, the student will:
1. Knowledge
1.1. Identify an information system, its functionality followed by its management, organization, and
technology components.
1.2. Recognize complementary assets and state reasons complementary assets are essential for
ensuring that information systems provide genuine value for an organization.
1.3. Identify business processes and their relation to information systems.
1.4. Identify the difference between e-business, e-commerce, and e-government.
1.5. Identify IT infrastructure and its components.
1.6. Identify the stages and technology drivers of IT infrastructure evolution.
1.7. State the current trends in computer hardware platforms
1.8. State the current trends in software platforms.
1.9. Identify the major capabilities of database management systems (DBMS) and why a relational
DBMS is so powerful.
1.10. Summarize important principles of database design.

2. Skills
2.1. Thinking (Cognitive)Skills
2.1.1. Defend how information systems are transforming business and their relationship to
globalization.
2.1.2. Demonstrate why information systems are essential for running and managing a business
today.
2.1.3. Compare and contrast how information systems help businesses use synergies, core
competencies, and network-based strategies to achieve competitive advantage.
2.1.4. Investigate the challenges of managing IT infrastructure and management solutions.
2.1.5. Demonstrate how supply chain management systems coordinate planning, production, and
logistics with suppliers.
2.2. Professional/ Technical Skills
2.2.1. Research how systems serve the various levels of management in a business.
2.2.2. Recommend how enterprise applications, collaboration and communication systems, and
intranets improve organizational performance.
2.2.3. Generate features of organizations that are essential to build and use information systems
successfully.
2.2.4. Research the impact of information systems on organizations.
2.2.5. Formulate how Porters competitive forces model help companies develop competitive
strategies using information systems.
2.2.6. Formulate how the value chain and value web models help businesses identify
opportunities for strategic information system applications.

2.3. General Transferable Skills

2.3.1. Recommend academic disciplines that are used to study information systems so as to
contribute to the understanding of information systems through a socio technical
perspective.
2.3.2. Investigate the role of the information systems function in a business.
2.3.3. Specify the challenges posed by strategic information systems and how should they be
addressed.
2.3.4. Establish the problems of managing data resources in a traditional file environment and
how are they solved by a database management system.
2.3.5. Modify the principal tools and technologies for accessing information from databases to
improve business performance and decision making?
2.4. Values and Attitudes
2.4.1. Adopt ethical, social, and political issues are raised by information systems.
2.4.2. Foster specific principles for conduct that can be used to guide ethical decisions.
2.4.3. Justify why contemporary information systems technology and the Internet pose challenges
to the protection of individual privacy and intellectual property.
2.4.4. Appreciate how information systems affect everyday life.

MODES OF INSTRUCTION
In this course we will utilize the following methodologies: Lecture, discussions and practical sessions to
help provide students with a deeper understanding of the various topics.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Date

Course Content

Methods, & Activities

Week 1
Jan 19, 21

Course Outline
Topic Introduction
Project
Requirements
Group Formation
Moodle Introduction

Provide an overview of course outline and

class expectations. Provide a short
description of each topic to be covered. In
addition provide the project requirements.

C1

C2
Week 2
Jan 26, 28

C3

C4
Week 3
Feb 02, 04

C5
C6

Week 4
Feb 09, 11

C7

C8
Week 5
Feb 16, 18

C9
C10

Week 6
Feb 23, 25

C11

C12
Week 7
Mar 01, 03

C13
C14

In class demo and a practical session of

how to effectively use Moodle
Lecture and discussion on:
Chapter 1:
Information Systems L1: The Role of Information Systems in
in Global Business
Business Today
Today
L2: Perspectives on Information
Systems
L3: Contemporary Approaches to
Information Systems
Practical Project No. 1(PP1)
Research Phase 1(RP1): Proposal
** Students are expected to submit and present a research
proposal 10 Minutes per group**
Chapter 2: Global
Lecture and discussion on:
E-Business: How
L1: Business Processes and Information
Businesses Use
Systems
Information Systems L2: Types of Information Systems
L3: Systems for Collaboration and
Social Business
L4: The Information Systems Function in
Business
Test No.1 (T1)
Practical Project No. 2 (PP2)
Lecture and discussion on:
Chapter 3:
Information
L1: Organizations and Information
Systems,
Systems
Organizations, and
L2: How Information Systems Impact
Strategy
Organizations and Business Firms
L3: Using Information Systems to
Achieve Competitive Advantage
L4: Using Systems for Competitive
Advantage: Management Issues
Practical Project No. 3 (PP3)
Research Phase 2(RP2): Introduction, Literature Review
** Students are expected to submit an Introduction, and
Literature Review 2 Pages**

Assignments
and Due Dates

Forum 1 (Jan 28)

RP1 (Feb 02)

PP1 (Feb 04)

Forum 2 (Feb 11)

T1 (Feb 16)
PP2 (Feb 18)

Forum 3 (Feb 25)

RP2 (Mar 01)

PP3 (Mar 03)

Week 8
Mar 08, 10

C15

C16
Week 9
Mar 15, 17

C17
C18

Week 10
Mar 29, 31

C19

C20
Week 11
Apr 5, 7

C21
C22

Week 12
Apr 12, 14

C23

C24
Week 13
Apr 19, 21

C25

C26

Week 14
Apr 26, 28

C27

C28
Week 15
May 3,5

C29
C30

Week 16
May 9,16

C31
C32

Chapter 4: Ethical
and Social Issues in
Information Systems

Lecture and discussion on:

L1: Understanding Ethical and Social
Issues Related to Systems
L2: Ethics in an Information Society
L3: The Moral Dimensions of
Information Systems
Test No.2 (T2)
Practical Project No. 4 (PP4)
Research Phase 3(RP3): Progress Report
** Students are expected to submit a progress report**
Chapter 5 : IT
Lecture and discussion on:
Infrastructure and
L1: IT Infrastructure
Emerging
L2: Infrastructure Components
Technologies
L3: Contemporary Hardware Platform
Trends
L4: Contemporary Software Platform
Trends
L5: Management Issues
Practical Project No. 5 (PP5)
Research Phase 4(RP4): Draft 1 Submission
** Students are expected to submit 1st draft of research paper**
Lecture and discussion on:
L1: Organizing Data in a Traditional File
Environment
L2: The Database Approach to Data
Management
L3: Using Databases to Improve
Business Performance and Decision
Making
L4: Managing Data Resources
Test No.3 (T3)
Practical Project No. 6 (PP6)
Research Phase 5(RP5): Final Research Paper
** Students are expected to submit their final research paper 1015 pages, a 5-6 pages summary of research and a copy of
presentation file 20 Minutes **
Lecture and discussion on:
Chapter 7 :
Telecommunications L1: Telecommunications and
the Internet and
Networking in Todays Business world
Wireless Technology L2: Communications Networks
L3: The Global Internet
L4: The Wireless Revolution

Forum 4 (Mar 10)

T2 (Mar 15)
RP3 (Mar 15)
PP4 (Mar 17)

Forum 5 (Mar 31)

RP4 (Apr 05)

PP5 (Apr 07)

Chapter 6 :
Foundations of
Business Intelligence
: Databases and
Information
Management

Forum 6 (Apr 14)

T3 (Apr 19)

RP5 (Apr 191)

PP6 (Apr 21)

Forum 7 (Apr 28)

Final Research Presentation

Students from all campuses will be meeting at the Belmopan Campus Jaguar Auditorium on the
6th of May for an MIS symposium to do their final presentations, starting at 8 A.m. An agenda
will be available 2 weeks prior to Symposium date. Students who require a letter for their
employers can request one in advance.

Final Examination
Note: This course does not have a final exam.

COURSE POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY
The administration of student discipline in the university community is a responsibility shared by students,
faculty, and administrative staff. The University of Belize Academic Honesty Policy outlines the
Universitys expectations for the integrity of students academic work, the procedures for resolving alleged
violations of those expectations, and the rights and responsibilities of students and faculty throughout the
process. All students are expected to conform to the Academic Honesty Policy. Lecturers are expected to
consult with academic department chairpersons to prevent and respond to violations of the Academic
Honesty Policy. Students wishing to dispute a charge of academic dishonesty or a sanction made upon them
because of such allegations can do so by appealing to the Dean of Student Affairs to invoke the Discipline
Appeals Process as detailed in the Student Handbook. (Please visit www.ub.edu.bz for a full description
of violations to the Academic Honesty Policy and sanctions.)
M.P.IT DEPARTMENTS POLICY ON ACADEMIC DISHONESTY AND CHEATING
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Students attending UB are expected to earn degrees in their respective field of study on the basis of
individual effort and determination. Therefore, any form of cheating or plagiarism on assigned coursework
is deemed to be unacceptable deceit and dishonesty. Within the University community, such behavior is
insupportable and will be punishable, according to the seriousness of the offense, as outlined in the student
handbook of this institution.
CHEATING 2
Cheating is defined as follows: (a) the unauthorized granting or receiving of aid during the prescribed period
of a course-graded exercise: students may not consult written materials such as notes or books, may not
look at the paper of another student, nor consult orally with any other student taking the same test; (b)
asking another person to take an examination in his/her place; (c) taking an examination for or in place of
another student; (d) stealing visual concepts, such as drawings, sketches, diagrams, musical programs and
scores, graphs, maps, etc., and presenting them as one's own; (e) stealing, borrowing, buying, or
disseminating tests, answer keys or other examination material except as officially authorized, research
papers, creative papers, speeches, etc. (f) Stealing or copying of computer programs and presenting them
as one's own. Such stealing includes the use of another student's program, as obtained from the magnetic
media or interactive terminals or from cards, print-out paper, etc.
PUNISHMENT GUIDELINES FOR ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
Punishments for academic dishonesty will depend on the seriousness of the offense and may include receipt
of an "F" or "Zero" on the subject paper, lab report, etc., an "F" in the course, suspension or expulsion from
the University.
a. For observation of or exchanging test information with other students during the course of a
classroom test, the students who receive or give such information may receive an "F" with a
numerical value of zero on the test, and the "F" shall be used to determine the final course grade.
b. For the use of any prohibited device, such as a cheat sheet, recording, calculator if forbidden on
exam, etc., during the course of a classroom test to assist the student or other students, the
student using such prohibited device may receive an "F" in the course.
Policy taken from the University of South Florida, but modified for use at UBs Department of Math,
Physics, and Information Technology
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c. It is suggested that students who receive or give stolen computer programs receive an "F" with a
numerical value of zero on the program or programs, and the "F" be used to determine the final
course grade. It is the option of the instructor to fail the student in the course.
d. For the use of another student, a stand-in, to take an examination for the enrolled student, the
matter will be referred to the Chair and Dean of the faculty for recommendation that the matter
be sent to the Division of Student Affairs for disciplinary hearing with the suggestion that the
enrolled student receive an "F" in the course and be suspended from school for one year and that
the stand-in, if a University student, be suspended from school for one year.
e. For stealing, borrowing, or buying of research papers, creative works, speeches or tests
and other exam materials, or the dissemination of such materials, or the manipulation of recorded
grades in a grade book or other class records, the matter will be referred to the Chair and Dean of
the faculty for recommendation that the matter be sent to the Division of Student Affairs for
disciplinary hearing with the suggestion that the student, if enrolled in the course, receive an "F" in
the course and be expelled from the University.

POLICY COMPLIANCE FORM

Academic Dishonesty Policy
The policy on Academic Dishonesty at the University of Belize in the Department of Information
Technology states that:
a) The first occurrence will be punished by a zero, resulting in a reduction of the final grade.
b) It is the option of the instructor to fail the student in the course if a second incident occurs.
c) These penalties are to be applied to all students involved in the incident.
I, _____________________ have read and understand this policy.
Print Name
_______________________ ___________________
Signature
Date

STUDENT EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTION: ONLINE MECHANISM

Students are advised that they are free to submit comments online in respect to any course they are registered
in during the semester. Students evaluation can be submitted via www.ub.edu.bz , to the Quality Assurance
Office whom will forward the comments to the relevant Dean for timely action. Comments submitted will
remain anonymous so as to protect students.

CLASS POLICIES
1. CLASS ATTENDANCE: Students are expected to attend all sessions, and to be on time. Students
must attend at least 80% of class sessions. Unexcused absences beyond this point may result in a
reduction in your grade. You must provide the necessary documentation for any other absences e.g.
doctors certificate if you are ill. You are expected to participate fully in class discussions and come
to class prepared to contribute to class discussions and group work,because participation in class is
imperative for success, each students final grade will be positively or negatively affected based
upon the number of class sessions they attend. Absent students are responsible for obtaining class
notes, handouts, and activities, as well as any other pertinent information. Points lost due to
absences can be made up only through extra credit opportunities provided by the instructor.

2. PUNCTUALITY: Kindly make every effort to arrive on time to all sessions. Walking into a
session late is unprofessional and distracting to the rest your colleagues. If you will be late for any
session, please inform the instructor via an e-mail, telephone call, or text message. Students who
are 10 minutes late to class will be marked as absent.
3. PROFESSIONAL ETHICS: In your fieldwork and/or class activities, you are expected to conduct
yourself in an ethical, legal, and professional manner.
4. READINGS: Readings will be assigned. You will be expected to attend the class session prepared
to discuss the readings from the required text and/or any additional readings assigned. The aim is
to enhance your understanding and skills related to these materials and to enable you to share your
understanding with class members.
5. WRITINGS: The ability to write clearly and effectively is essential to a profession. Written
assignments represent your best professional abilities and excellence. Assignments must be written
in Standard English. Written assignments should be typed and carefully proofread. Pages that are
disorganized and contain errors in grammar, spelling, syntax, or typing will receive reduced grades.
All written work should adhere to the APA /MLA style as directed by the instructor.
6. CELL PHONES: As courtesy to your classmates and instructor, please have cell phones turned
off throughout class time. If an urgent matter arises that requires you to have your cell phone on
(on vibrate), please inform the instructor before the session.
7. MISSED OF LATE ASSIGNMENTS: Students are expected to do all class assignments, and
upload them via the website on time. If prior approval for late assignment is not granted by the
instructor AT LEAST 2 DAYS BEFORE, 25% per day will be deducted from that assignment.
Furthermore students should ensure that they receive a submission receipt after uploading or
submitting assignments or projects online. Assignments submitted via email will receive an
automatic 20 points deduction.
8. TECHNOLOGY: Students enrolled in this class should have access to the internet service and a
computer system. Furthermore, students computer should have the following softwares installed:
adobe pdf reader, office 2013, and an updated version of internet explorer. Not having internet
connection or a computer system is no excuse for late submission of assignments or online activities
as students receive ample time for each activity given. Students are also required to utilize all
Microsoft office programs where necessary to complete all tasks assigned. Internet and electronic
mail systems will be used as needed to develop strategies, facilitate online discussion, and enhance
communication between instructor and students.
9. INFORMATION UPDATE: Students online information should always be updated with a mobile
number, work or home number and an accurate email address.
10. EMAIL: Students are expected to place in the Course ID followed by the section number and name
when emailing Lecturer, for example, CMPS30121: Freida Palma.
11. CONSULTATION: Students are welcome to visit the lecturers office during the designated
consultation hour. However, it would be best to schedule an appointment beforehand to avoid a
lengthy wait time.

GRADING SCALE
The final grade will be assigned in adherence with the University of Belizes Grade Policy. Thus, final
grades will be computed using a combination of semester grades (Attendance, Assignments, Tests) and a
final examination. The final letter grade will be assigned using the following University Grading Scale:
Description
Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
Pass
Failure

A- to A
B to B +
C to C+
D to D+
F
I
W
WP
WF

Letter

Range
95-100
90-94
85-89
80-84
75-79
70-74
65-69
60-64
Below 60

A
AB+
B
C+
C
D+
D
F

Quality
4.0
3.75
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0

Letter Grade Key

Work of the highest quality. Students have mastered nearly all to all of the course
material.
Work of high quality. Students have mastered most of the course material.
Work of acceptable quality. Students have mastered majority of the course material.
Work of barely acceptable quality. Students have mastered some of the course material.
Work of unacceptable quality. Students have mastered little of the course material.
Incomplete
Withdrawn after the drop/add deadline but before the deadline for unqualified
withdrawal.
Withdrawal while passing after deadline for unqualified withdrawal.
Withdrawal while failing after deadline for unqualified withdrawal.

CLASS ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
Methods of assessment includes Attendance, Forums, Projects, Tests, research and bonus.
Type
Attendance
Forum (7)
Project (6)
Test (3)
Research (1)
Bonus
Total

Weight
7%
14%
30%
30%
19%
3%
103%

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ATTENDANCE:
This semester students have a total of 30 classes to attend. Students can use the attendance track sheet below
to keep track of their class attendance. Students who arrive to class after 10 minutes without a valid excuse
will be considered absent.
No.
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
C10
C11
C12
C13
C14
C15

Date
January 19th 2016
January 21st 2016
January 26th, 2016
January 28th, 2016
February 02nd, 2016
February 04th, 2016
February 09th, 2016
February 11th, 2016
February 16th, 2016
February 18th, 2016
February 23rd, 2016
February 25th, 2016
March 01st, 2016
March 03rd, 2016
March 08th, 2016
Total

Score () Present
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
3.45 %

No.
C16
C17
C18
C19
C20
C21
C22
C23
C24
C25
C26
C27
C28
C29
C30

Date
March 10th, 2016
March 15th, 2016
March 17th, 2016
March 29th, 2016
March 31st, 2016
April 5th, 2016
April 7th 2016
April 12th 2016
April 14th 2016
April 19th 2016
April 21st 2016
April 26th 2016
April 28th 2016
May 3rd, 2016
May 6th 2016

Score () Present
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
3.45 %

FORUMS:
A total of 7 online discussion forums will be used during the semester. Each forum starts at 8 A.M. Monday
of the week and ends at 10 P.M. on Thursday. Each forum week students are required to respond to one
question posted by the instructor. In addition, students are required to respond to a minimum of two of their
colleagues post. The response should add value, with supporting evidence through use of citation and
proper referencing of sources, to your colleagues post. Each forum is worth 2% of final grade.
Forum
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Topic

Posting Time Frame

Start
Self-Introduction
18-Jan-2016
Global E-Business and Collaboration
08-Feb-2016
Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy
22-Feb-2016
Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems
7-Mar-2016
IT Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies
28-Mar-2016
Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and 11-Apr-2016
Information Management
Telecommunications, the Internet and Wireless Technology 25-Apr-2016

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End
28-Jan-2016
11-Feb-2016
25-Feb-2016
10-Mar-2016
31-Mar-2016
14-Apr-2016
28-Apr-2016

FORUM NO. 1: SELF INTRODUCTION

Due Date: Week 1 & 2, (Due by the 28th January, 2016)
Introduce yourself to your classmates by sharing both your professional and personal background. Also
explain your expectations for this course and what you believe Management Information Systems is and
how this course will be able to assist you in your work field or future endeavors.
FORUM NO. 1: GRADING RUBRIC
No.

Grading Criteria

Score

Self-Introduction
Response
Course Expectation
to Forum
Course Definition
Question
1.
Course Future Value

15
15
15
15

2. Response to peers (2) forum post

30

3. Overall forum participation

10

Total

Score Received

Comments

100

FORUM NO. 2: GLOBAL E-BUSINESS AND COLLABORATION

Due Date: Week 4, (Due by the 11th February, 2016)
Commuting in Belize is not the easiest. Commuters are all rushing for the bus door as the bus stops at the
terminal to ensure they arrive at their respective destinations. Parents travelling with toddlers experience
the most distress as the safety of their toddlers becomes a major concern while attempting to enter the bus.
Pregnant women, and the elderly are among the group of commuters that experience higher stress levels
when taking the bus to get from their place of origin to their destination. Therefore, you have been hired as
a consultant by the Government of Belize to contribute a solution to the problem that exist in the Public
transportation system. As a consultant it is a vital that you identify the current business processes and
propose new business processes to help solve this problem. Explain in your response the importance of
business processes. In addition explain how Information Technology can help improve the Public
transportation system.

FORUM NO. 2: GRADING RUBRIC

No.

1.

Response
to Forum
Question

Grading Criteria
Business Process Identification
Propose Business Process
Importance of Business Process
How IT improve transportation

Score
10
10
15
15

2. Citations and References

10

3. Response to peers (2) forum post

30

4. Overall forum participation

10

Total

100

12

Score Received

Comments

FORUM NO. 3: INFORMATION SYSTEMS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND STRATEGY

Due Date: Week 1 & 2, (Due by the 25th February, 2016)
Compare the various banks (Belize Bank, Scotia Bank, Atlantic, Credit Union, Treasury, National Bank,
etc) in your respective campus area, using criterias to help illustrate the leading Bank in your area.
Evaluation criterias can include customer services offered, Information system (focusing on the online
system and the atm system be sure to state: ease of use, user friendly, and overall satisfaction), Mission and
vision of each banking organization, etc. In addition explain how information system has impacted the
overall banking system in Belize by giving a bit of history where necessary. Focusing on the respective
monetary institution highlight how Information System has help each bank achieve a competitive
advantage. Furthermore, state the overall business strategy and the role technology plays in the business
strategy so as to be able to distinguish how technology help the banks to compete. Conclude by stating
which bank you would choose as your number 1 bank and provide a short summary to defend your choice.

FORUM NO. 3: GRADING RUBRIC

No.

Response
to Forum
Question
1.

Grading Criteria
Mission and Vision
Customer Service
Information System Comparison
IS impact on Bank System
IS and competitive Advantage
Business Strategy and
Technology
Bank of Choice

Score
5
10
10
10
10

Comments

10
5

2. Citations and References

10

3. Response to peers (2) forum post

20

4. Overall forum participation

10

Total

Score Received

100

FORUM NO. 4: ETHICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Due Date: Week 1 & 2, (Due by the 10th March, 2015)
Has your data or work ever been compromised or misused? or have you seen someones data or work being
used without their permission and misused ? If you have share the story with your classmates dont include
the person(s) real name in your story be sure to use fake names to tell your story. The misuse of data creates
moral and ethical dilemmas, which chapter 4 presents. After sharing your story explain how the person
defended himself; in addition, had it been you, how would you defend yourself. Do additional research and
place the steps that would need to be taken in Belize to properly protect your data or work from being
compromised. Note on each story placed up, students are required to respond by stating how they would
defend themselves if they found themselves in the same predicament as the person in the story.

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FORUM NO. 4: GRADING RUBRIC

No.
Response
to Forum
Question
1.

Grading Criteria
Ethical Dilemma Story
Actors Defense
Storyteller Solution
Steps to protect data or work in
Belize

Score
10
10
15

Score Received

Comments

15

2. Citations and References

10

3. Response to peers (2) forum post

30

4. Overall forum participation

10

Total

100

FORUM NO. 5: IT INFRASTRUCTURE AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

Due Date: Week 1 & 2, (Due by the 31st March, 2016)
We are now living in a new era of technology. Businesses have been declining due to their inability to adapt
to this new technological era. Take a look around your community and share with us Businesses that are
currently using mobile computing, be sure to properly describe the business and explain as clear as possible
with examples how that particular business is using mobile technology. In addition, select another business
from within your community, describe the business and share how a mobile computing device could help
that business improve operations or decision making.

FORUM NO. 5: GRADING RUBRIC

No.

Response
to Forum
Question

1.

Grading Criteria
Business using mobile
computing
Business description
Examples of mobile device
usage
Business that could benefit from
mobile device usage.
How mobile device can improve
business and decision making

Score
10
10
10
10
10

2. Citations and References

10

3. Response to peers (2) forum post

30

4. Overall forum participation

10

Total

100

14

Score Received

Comments

FORUM NO. 6: FOUNDATIONS OF BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE: DATABASES AND

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Due Date: Week 1 & 2, (Due by the 14th April, 2016)
Enrolling into the University of Belize is a task each and every student has to perform. In steps and sentence
form highlight the enrollment process to the University of Belize starting from the application process to
the course registration process. Once complete create a logical design of the enrollment process using a
diagram to illustrate the process. Be sure to visit the respective offices at the University to collect sample
copies of the forms necessary for this process. Attach the forms online for view. Develop an Entity
relationship model of the enrollment process at the University.
FORUM NO. 6: GRADING RUBRIC
No.

Grading Criteria
Response
to Forum
Question

1.

Score

Enrollment Process sentence

format
Logical Design
Sample forms
Entity relationship Model

Score Received

Comments

10
10
10
20

2. Citations and References

10

3. Response to peers (2) forum post

30

4. Overall forum participation

10

Total

100

FORUM NO. 7: TELECOMMUNICATIONS, THE INTERNET, AND WIRELESS

TECHNOLOGY
Due Date: Week 1 & 2, (Due by the 28th April, 2016)
Share with us your normal routine once you log on to your computer systems. On average how much time
do you spend using the internet? State how your time is spent on the internet. Also share with us how your
online activities has changed since you started using the internet. If you have a computer at work, school
or at home or at all places clearly state the client platforms you are using and have used in the past. What
were some factors that you considered when purchasing or asking for your computer system? Furthermore,
share with us the benefits of having the internet at work, school or home, primarily focusing on how the
internet is beneficial to the organization you work for or attend. Provide specific examples that can help us
better understand how the internet is beneficial to the Organization.

15

FORUM NO. 7: GRADING RUBRIC

No.

Response
to Forum
Question
1.

Grading Criteria
Time on the internet
Activities after the internet
Activities before the internet
Client Platforms
Factors for Computer System
Benefits with examples of
Internet Usage

Score
10
5
5
10
10

Score Received

Comments

10

2. Citations and References

10

3. Response to peers (2) forum post

30

4. Overall forum participation

10

Total

100

PRACTICAL PROJECTS:
A total of 6 Practical Projects will be given throughout the course of the semester. Each Practical Project
will entail its own grading criteria. Projects will be given based on the units specified in the class schedule.
Students are required to upload all projects/links to projects via the course site. Failure to do so will result
in a 20 point grade reduction. In addition, all files uploaded should be in format stipulated by the instructor
and be labelled as follows Lastname Firstname CMPS30121PP1 (E.g. Palma Freida CMPS30121PP1).
Note that all practical projects must be completed as a group. Groups should consist of a maximum of 3
students. Should the number of students not be evenly distributed the remaining students, if 2 will work
together forming a group. However should there be 1 remaining student, that student will be joining the
group of 3 making the group have a total of 4 students. For every project students will be rotating giving
everyone a chance to get to know each other and to collaborate on a project. At the beginning of each
practical project week, students will be assigned to a new group.
Students are required upon completion of the project to provide an honest evaluation and feedback of each
other and task shared for the project. The evaluation will be factored into your final score for projects. All
peer evaluation should be done online. Failure to do peer evaluation will result in a 10 point deduction from
your individual project grade.
Note Project grade entails: Peer Evaluation (10%), Practical Project (60%) and presentation (30%)
PRACTICAL PROJECT PEER EVALUATION
Review the definitions provided on the next page for each factor and the specifications for each category.
Note that if a factor has not been observed during the project period, enter NA for not applicable. In the
comments section you can explain why this factor has not been observed. In addition, comments should be
used to support ratings where applicable. Make sure to include yourself when filling out the evaluation form
on the performance rating page.

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Category For Evaluation

Quality of Work: Consider the
degree to which the student team
member provides work that is
accurate and complete.

1
Produces unacceptable
work, fails to meet
minimum group or
project requirements.

Possible Scores
2
3
Occasionally produces
Meets minimum group
work that meets minimum or project
group or project
requirements.
requirements.

Timeliness of Work: Consider the

student team member's timeliness of
work.

Fails to meet deadlines

set by group.

Occasionally misses
deadlines set by group.

Regularly meets
deadlines set by group.

Task Support: Consider the amount

of task support the student team
member gives to other team
members.
Interaction: Consider how the
student team member relates and
communicates to other team
members.

Gives no task support to

other members.

Sometimes gives task

support to other members.

Occasionally provides
task support to other
group members.

Behavior is detrimental
to group.

Behavior is inconsistent
and occasionally distracts
group meetings.

Attendance: Consider the student

team member's attendance at the
group meetings. (This includes in
class meetings.)
Responsibility: Consider the ability
of the student team member to carry
out a chosen or assigned task, the
degree to which the student can be
relied upon to complete a task.

Failed to attend the

group meetings.

Attended 1%-32% of the

group meetings.

Regularly projects
appropriate team
behavior including:
listening to others, and
allowing his/her ideas
to be criticized.
Attended 33%-65% of
the group meetings.

Is unwilling to carry out

assigned tasks.

Sometimes carries out

assigned tasks but never
volunteers to do a task.

Carries out assigned

Consistently carries out
tasks but never
assigned tasks and
volunteers to do a task. occasionally volunteers for
other tasks.

Consistently carries out

assigned tasks and always
volunteers for other tasks.

Involvement: Consider the extent to

which the student team member
participates in the exchange of
information (does outside research,
brings outside knowledge to group).

Fails to participate in
group discussions and
fails to share relevant
material.

Sometimes participates in
group discussions and
rarely contributes relevant
material for the project.

Takes part in group

discussions and shares
relevant information.

Regularly participates in
group discussion and
sometimes exceeds
expectations.

Consistently exceeds group

expectations for
participation and
consistently contributes
relevant material to project.

Leadership: Consider how the team

member engages in leadership
activities.
Overall Performance Rating:
Consider the overall performance of
the student team member while in
the group.

Does not display

leadership skills.

Displays minimal
leadership skills in team.

Occasionally assumes
leadership role.

Regularly displays good

leadership skills.

Performance
significantly fails to
meet group
requirements.

Performance fails to meet

some group requirements.

Performance meets all

group requirements.

Performance meets all

group requirements
consistently and sometimes
exceeds requirements.

Consistently demonstrates
exemplary leadership
skills.
Performance consistently
exceeds all group
requirements.

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4
Regularly produces work
that meets minimum
requirements and
sometimes exceeds project
or group requirements.
Consistently meets
deadlines set by group and
occasionally completes
work ahead of schedule.
Consistently provides task
support to other group
members.

5
Produces work that
consistently exceeds
established group or project
requirements.

Consistently demonstrates
appropriate team behavior.

Consistently demonstrates
exemplary team behavior.

Attended 66%-99% of the

group meetings.

Attended 100% of the

group meetings.

Consistently completes
work ahead of schedule.

Consistently gives more

task support than expected.

Performance Rating Form

Student ID No.: ___________________________
Name:___________________________________
Date_____________________________________

Overall
Performance

Leadership

Involvement

Responsibility

Attendance

Interaction

Task support

Group Members Names

Timeliness of
work

Quality of
work

Instructions:
Fill out the evaluation form listed below for all of your group members. Make sure to include yourself.
For each of the 9 categories listed on the first page of this document, enter the appropriate score (1 to 5 or NA).
Repeat this for each group member.
List all of the tasks you completed for the project. In other words, what specifically did you contribute to the
team effort?
As needed, enter comments about group members below the form.

List below the specific tasks you completed for the project:

General Comments:

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PRACTICAL PROJECT PRESENTATION EVALUATION

Each group is required to select one or two persons to present their findings in class. Note that at
the end of the semester every student should have presented. Therefore in your groups if a student
has not presented it is strongly recommended that they volunteer themselves for upcoming
projects.

Scoring Rubric Content and Merit

Introduction:
Defines background and importance of project.
States objective, and is able to identify relevant questions.
Body:
Presenter has a scientifically valid argument.
Addresses audience at an appropriate level (rigorous, but generally understandable to a
scientifically-minded group).
Offers evidence of proof/disproof.
Describes methodology.
The talk is logical.
Conclusion:
Summarizes major points of talk.
Summarizes potential weaknesses (if any) in findings.
Provides you with a take-home message.
Speaking Style/Delivery
Speaks clearly and at an understandable pace.
Maintains eye contact with audience.
Well rehearsed (either extemporaneous or scripted presentation).
Limited use of filler words (umm, like, etc.).
Speaker uses body language appropriately.
Speaker is within time limits.
Speaker is able to answer questions professionally.
Speaker is dressed appropriately.
Audio/Visual
Graphs/figures are clear and understandable.
The text is readable and clear.
Audio/Visual components support the main points of the talk.
Appropriate referencing of data that is/was not generated by presenter

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Presentation Rating Form

Group No. _____________________________
Group Members:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Topic: _______________________________________________________________________

Category
Organization
(15 points)

Content
(45 points)

Presentation
(40 points)

Score

Scoring Criteria
The type of presentation is appropriate
Information is presented in a logical sequence.
Presentation appropriately cites requisite number of
references.
Introduction is attention-getting, lays out the problem well,
and establishes a framework for the rest of the presentation.
Technical terms are well-defined in language appropriate
for the target audience.
Presentation contains accurate information.
Material included is relevant to the overall
message/purpose.
Appropriate amount of material is prepared, and points
made reflect their relative importance.
There is an obvious conclusion summarizing the
presentation.
Speaker maintains good eye contact with the audience and
is appropriately animated (e.g., gestures, moving around,
etc.).
Speaker uses a clear, audible voice.
Delivery is poised, controlled, and smooth.
Good language skills and pronunciation are used.
Visual aids are well prepared, informative, effective, and
not distracting.
Length of presentation is within the assigned time limits.
Information was well communicated.
Total Points

Total
Points
5
5
5

Score

5
5
10
10
10
5
5

5
5
5
5
5
10
100

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PRACTICAL PROJECT NO.1: CREATING A WEBSITE

Due Date: Week 3, (04th, Feb, 2016)
With your team of three classmates choose a business within any of your communities that you believe can
benefit from an online website. Be sure to visit the Business to gather information and ask for their
permission to create a website for their business as a project for your MIS class. Use the tools at Google
Sites to create the website. Be sure to create a google account for the site and specify the collaborators
(Your team members) who are allowed to access the site and make contributions. Specify your lecturer as
the viewer of the site so that your work can be evaluated. The website should include the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Website Name (Business Name) 5 Pts

Website Theme 10 Pts
Website Logo 15 Pts
Website Page (3):
a. Home Page (Business Introduction) 15 Pts
i. Introduction of Business
ii. Date and Creation of Website (Bottom of Page)
iii. Name of Course with year (Bottom of Page)
iv. Links (Hyperlinks) to Pages on sites
b. Product or Service Page 20 Pts
i. Information about Products/ service offered
ii. Graphics
iii. Table(s) with suitable information
iv. Links (Hyperlinks) to Pages on sites
c. Developers: 10 Pts
i. Introduction of each student who assisted with the development of the
website followed by an image of each student. Maintain a standard photo size
for each student 3x5.
d. Contact Us Page: 15 Pts
Form for customers to inquire and contact your Business Be sure to include a Map of
the Business location above the contact Us Form

Note be creative when developing the website. Develop a website which you the consumer would
consider useful. Prepare a 10 minutes presentation along with a report and the weblink for
submission.
PRACTICAL PROJECT NO. 1: GRADING RUBRIC
No.
1
2
3
4

Grading Criteria
Business Name
Website Theme
Website Logo
Home Page
Business Introduction
Course name and year (Footer)
5 Product/ Service Page
Product/ Service Introduction
Graphics
Table
Hyperlinks

Score
5
10
15

Score Received

Comments

10
5
10
5
2.5
2.5

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6 Developers Page
Introduction of Students
7 Contact Us Page
Business Location
Contact Us Form
8 Overall website design
Total

10
7.5
7.5
10
100

PRACTICAL PROJECT NO.2: IDENTIFYING MANAGEMENT DECISIONS AND SYSTEMS

Due Date: Week 5, (18th, Feb, 2016)

This week students will be selecting from a group of companies in Belize listed below. In teams
of three, find a description of a manager in an organization below. Gather information about what
the manager does and the role he or she plays in the organization. Identify the organizational level
and business function where this manager works. Make a list of the kinds of decisions this
manager has to make and the kind of information that manager would need for those decisions.
Currently what information system is being used to help supply the information the manager
requires to make decisions. In addition, based on your knowledge and what you have learnt suggest
how information systems could supply information the manager need to make decisions. Prepare
a 10 minutes presentation to present your findings and a report for submission. 100 Pts
Companies to select from:
1. Government of Belize (CEOs of the various Ministries)
2. Belize Telemedia Limited
3. University of Belize
4. Belize Electricity Limited
5. Belize Water Services
6. Belize Scotia Bank
7. Belize Bank
8. Atlantic Bank
9. Development Finance Corporation
10. Social Security
11. Amandala Newspaper

PRACTICAL PROJECT NO. 2: GRADING RUBRIC

No.
Grading Criteria
1 Organization selected
2 Manager Role and Description
3 Organization Level with
Organogram
4 Business Functions
5 Information Managers need to
make decisions and decisions
made

Score
5
15

Score Received

Comments

10
20

10

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6 Information Systems Used

7 How information Systems helps
managers
8 Suggestion about Information
System and providing data for
managers to make better
decisions.
9 Overall research information
Total

10
5

20
5
100

PRACTICAL PROJECT NO.3: IDENTIFYING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STRATEGIC

INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Due Date: Week 7, (03rd, Mar, 2016)

With your team of three or four students, use an organization from the list above and visit the
companys Web site to find additional information about that organization to see how the firm is
using the Web. On the basis of this information, analyze the business. Include a description of the
organizations features, such as important business processes, culture, structure, and environment,
as well as its business strategy. Suggest strategic information systems appropriate for that
particular business, including those based on Internet technology, if appropriate. Prepare a 10
minutes presentation and a report for submission.
PRACTICAL PROJECT NO. 3: GRADING RUBRIC
No.
Grading Criteria
1 How Organization use the web
2 Business Analysis
3 Organization Features
- Business Process
- Culture
- Structure
- Environment
- Business Strategy
4 Suggest 2-4 strategic Information
Systems appropriate for the
business
5 Overall research information
Total

Score
10
15

Score Received

Comments

10
10
10
10
10

15
10
100

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PRACTICAL PROJECT NO.4: DEVELOPING A CORPORATE CODE OF ETHICS AND A

WORD PRESS BLOG
Due Date: Week 9, (17th, Mar, 2016)

With three or four of your classmates, develop a corporate ethics code on privacy that addresses
both employee privacy and the privacy of customers and users of an Organization in the list above.
Be sure to consider e-mail privacy and employer monitoring of worksites, as well as corporate use
of information about employees concerning their off-the-job behavior (e.g., lifestyle, marital
arrangements, and so forth). Once complete build a simple blog of your own design using
WordPress. Be sure to Name the blog Code of Ethics: Privacy Policy. Post the policy as two
separate post, one for employee privacy and another as customer policy. Upload an image that help
justifies your policies. Note, give photo credit to the source of your image. In addition, be sure to
add capabilities for users to provide comments. Once complete prepare a 10 Minutes presentation
of your solution and a report for submission.
PRACTICAL PROJECT NO. 4: GRADING RUBRIC
No.
Grading Criteria
1 Code of Ethics
- Employee Privacy
- Consumer Privacy
2 Examples or cases to support
3 Word Press
- Blog Name
- Blog Post (2)
- Capabilities (Comment)
- Photo Credit
4 Overall Solution and Blog Creativity
Total

Score

Score Received

Comments

20
20
10
5
10
10
10
15
100

PRACTICAL PROJECT NO.5: EVALUATING HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

Due Date: Week 11, (7th, Apr, 2016)
You have been hired as a Management Information Systems (MIS) consultant by the Government of Belize
through the Chief Agricultural Officer (CAO) to assist them with a budget for their unit. Ensure the budget
is created in Microsoft Excel and looks professional. The CAO would like for you to obtain pricing
information and capabilities on hardware and software for 46 people. Download the Organogram from
online for additional information. Note the various locations, people and office: Corozal has 2 employees,
2 offices; Orange Walk has 2 employees, 2 offices; Belize City has 2 employees, 2 offices; Belmopan has
23 employees, 3 offices; Central Farm has 13 employees, 1 office; Stann Creek has 2 employees, 2 offices;
and Toledo has 2 employees, 2 offices. .
Using the internet, get pricing of 46 desktop Computer systems (Computers, Monitors, Keyboard and
Mouse) manufactured by Lenovo, Acer, HP and Dell as listed on their respective corporate websites. If you
believe an employee doesnt require a desktop be sure to justify your response. The same applies for a
printer. In addition, obtain pricing for printers, a network color printer or a monochrome printer or both for
the different office locations. Be sure to include toner replacements for the respective printers. Note that
each desktop system must satisfy the minimum specifications shown in the table below:

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Minimum Desktop Specifications

Processor Speed
Hard drive
RAM
DVD-RW Drive
LCD Monitor (diagonal Measurement)

Dual core 2 GHz

500 Gigabyte
4 GB
16x
23 inches

Each printer must satisfy the minimum specifications shown in the table below:
Minimum Printer Specifications
Print Speed
Print Resolution
Network Ready
Wireless Capability
Maximum Price/ Unit

14 ppm black, 14 ppm color

1200 x 1200 dpi

Yes
Yes
$700

After pricing the desktop systems and printers, obtain pricing on 46 copies of the most recent versions of
Microsoft office, Microsoft Windows 10, and an Antivirus (Present 3 different types of antivirus and the
reason for selection).
Prepare a spreadsheet showing your research results for the desktop systems, for the printers and for the
software. Use your spreadsheet software to determine the desktop system, printer, and software
combination that will offer both the best performance and pricing per worker. Note all workers will be
sharing both printers. Also assume that the Unit will take the standard warranty and service contract offered
by each products manufacturer.
PRACTICAL PROJECT NO. 5: GRADING RUBRIC
No.
Grading Criteria
1 Desktop Choice and capabilities
Processor Speed
Hard drive
RAM
DVD-RW Drive
LCD Monitor
2 Printer Choice and capabilities
Print Speed
Print Resolution
Network Ready
Wireless Capability
Maximum Price/ Unit
3 Software choice and capability
Antivirus
Office and Windows
Overall research information and
4 presentation in Excel
Total

Score

Score Received

Comments

10
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
20
10
15
100

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PRACTICAL PROJECT NO.6: CREATING AN ONLINE DATABASE

Due Date: Week 13, (21st,Apr, 2016)

Businesses today depend on databases to provide reliable information to help managers make
better decisions. With your team of three or four students, you will use a database software to
design a database for managing farmers and their produce across the country of Belize.
Belize has farmers across all six Districts: Toledo, Stann Creek, Cayo, Belize, Orange Walk, and
Corozal producing a variety of vegetables and fruits for consumers. We are primarily interested in
farmers who produce sweet pepper, Carrots, Onion, tomatoes, and pepper. However, in the future
additional crops will be added to the list based on Belizean consumers. They are two types of
farmers, those that produce organically grown produce and those that are inorganic. Due to
increasing importation list and lack of information available for the CAO to make decisions about
what products to import. A database system is needed to manage information to assist the manager
to make sound decisions in the industry.
Initially the database should house information about Farmers and products. The database will
contain two tables: a farmer table and a product table. The reorder level refers to the number of
vegetable or fruits that trigger a decision to import that respective produce to ensure it is always
available in country. The front end user should be able to perform several queries and produce
several managerial reports based on the data contained in the two tables. Using the information
found in the table on the Moodle site, build a simple relational database for the Chief Agricultural
Officer. Once you have built the database, perform the following activities:
-

Prepare a report that identifies the five most produce products. The report should list the products
in descending order from the most produce products to the least produce product, the quantity on
hand for each and the markup percentage for each.

Prepare a report that lists each farmer and their produce, the quantities monthly, and associated
reorder levels. The report should be sorted alphabetically by farmers. Within each farmer category,
the products should be sorted alphabetically.

Prepare a report listing only the products that are low in production and need to be reordered. The
report should provide farmers information for the produce identified.

Write a brief description of how the database could be enhanced to further improve management
of the Agricultural sector. What tables or fields should be added? What additional reports would
be useful?
PRACTICAL PROJECT NO. 6: GRADING RUBRIC

No.
Grading Criteria
1 Database
2 Queries
- Report 1 + Query
- Report 2 + Query
- Report 3 + Query
3 Ways to enhance Database
Total

Score
45

Score Received

Comments

15
15
15
10
100

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Tests:
A total of 3 tests will be given during the semester. The test will be used to evaluate students skills and the
knowledge acquired. Tests will be given upon the completion to 2 chapters. Tests are theoretical and entail,
True or False, Multiple Choice, Fill in the Blanks, and structured questions. All test will be done online. If
students are uncomfortable with online test, a request can be made a week in advance to take the test in
class. Below are guidelines to help students better study for the tests.
Test 1: GUIDELINE Date -Feb 16th, 2016
Chapter 1: Information Systems in Global Business Today
1.1 The Role of Information Systems in Business Today
1.2 Perspective on Information
Chapter 2: Global E-Business: How Businesses Use Information Systems
2.1 Business Processes and Information Systems
2.2 Types of Business Information Systems
2.3 Systems that Span the Enterprise
2.4 The Information Systems Function in Business
Test 2: GUIDELINE Date -Mar 15th, 2016
Chapter 3: Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy
3.1 Organizations and Information Systems
3.2 How Information Systems impact Organizations and Business Firm
3.3 Using Information System to Achieve Competitive Advantage
3.4 Using Systems for Competitive Advantage: Management Issues
Chapter 4: Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems
4.1 Understanding Ethical and Social Issues related to Systems
4.2 Ethics in an Information Society
4.3 The Moral Dimensions of Information Systems
Test 3: GUIDELINE Date -Apr 19th, 2016
Chapter 5: IT Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies
5.1 IT Infrastructure
5.2 Infrastructure Components
5.3 Contemporary Hardware Platform Trends
5.4 Contemporary Software Platform Trends
5.5 Management Issues
Chapter 6: Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management
6.1 Organizing Data in a Traditional File Environment
6.2 The database approach to Data Management
6.3 Using Databases to improve business performance and decision making
6.4 Managing Data resources

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TEST 1-3: GRADING RUBRIC

No.

Grading Criteria

No. of
Questions

Score

Score Received for Test No.

1

1 True or False
2 Multiple Choice
3 Fill in the Blanks
Structured Questions/ Problem
4 Solving Questions
5 Bonus Question
Total

10
15
10
2

10
45
15
30

5
105

Research:
Students are required during the course of the semester to conduct a research in the area of MIS and submit
a written report (10-15 Pages including references) at the end of the semester. Each group is responsible
for finding a problem that exist within our society and providing a solution with the help of MIS. Note that
students will be graded based on three components: Peer Evaluation-Page 18 (10%); Presentation-Page 20
(30%); and Research Project (40%) and Report (20%). A tentative guideline of the research report is as
follows:
1. Introduction: Motivation to the Topic
State the importance of research the chosen topic.
State the originality of the research
State what is known and unknown about the topic
Objectives of the research
Goal of the research
2. Literature Review
State the most important work done in this area followed by the research who has
conducted the work.
Explain the theoretical structure used and ways in which the researcher carried how the
task, for instance how did the researcher(s) analyzed and solved the issues. What did they
do, what did they discovered, and what were the limitations of their study and how does
your study improve upon what they discovered and their limitations.
3. Methodology of the Study
State your methodology, or the process you the researchers will use to carry out the process.
Explain how your methodology is different from the methodology found in the previous
literature. In addition, explain the assumptions and the limitations of the previous literature.
4. Main Structure: Body
The main body is to help provide support in chronological order for your study. For
example, if you developed a model to solve the problem proposed kindly explain the
model in addition to ways in which the different pieces of the model structure works
together to achieve your objectives.
Also state the robustness of the theoretical structure.

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5. Data Analysis and Discussion

Explain how your model helps solve the problem you proposed.
Explain the robustness of the empirical results.
Explain the consistency of the data.
6. Conclusion
State your major findings from the study. Explain how you were able to achieve your
objectives. Also state the implications from the study.
State your contributions to this area, along with the limitations of your study.
State your recommendations and future direction of this study.
7. References
Journal Articles, books, Web pages.
8. Appendix
Survey questions, data series, charts, etc

RESEARCH PROJECT: GRADING RUBRIC

No.

Grading Criteria
1

1
2
3
4
5
6

Understand the problem and provided

a viable solution.
Accurately Interpret the data
Interpret Statistical analysis of the data
Design of Solution
Demonstration of Solution
Overall Mastery of the Problem
Total

Rating
3

Comments
4

100

Note that the rating scale is from 1-5 , 1 being Strongly disagree and 5 being Strongly Agree.
1 Strongly Disagree, 2-Disagree, 3-Neutral, 4-Agree, 5-Strongly Agree

RESEARCH REPORT: GRADING RUBRIC

No.

Grading Criteria
1

Rating
2
3

Comments
4

Purpose: Does the report meet its

1 intended objective?
MIS Solution: Does the report address
2 the problem with an MIS solution?
3 Structure: Does the organization reflect
the purpose of the document and the
needs of the audience?

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4 Support/ Evidence: Is the evidence used

to support the solution concrete, relevant,
credible, accurate and sufficient?
5 Clarity/Conciseness: Are sentences
structurally correct, succinct, and easy to
understand?
6 Formatting: Are formatting elements
used appropriately to strengthen to the
document?
7
Use of Tables and Graphs: Are tables and
graphs used effectively?
8 Mechanics: Are there grammar,
punctuation, or spelling errors?
Total

Note that the rating scale is from 1-4 , 1 being problematic/ poorly done and 4 being Excellent Job.
1 Problematic, 2- Some Weaknesses, 3- Acceptable, 4- Excellent Job

Bonus:
During the course of the semester students will be receiving bonus points, accumulating to a total
of 3%. Bonus points can be given at any time during the semester. This will provide students with
the opportunity to improve their grades throughout the semester particularly since this course does
not allow any make up forums, projects or tests.

The Instructor reserves the rights to modify this course outline as deemed necessary to accomplish course
objectives. Accordingly, students will be notified in advance regarding the changes.

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