1. Specialism Topic
Select ONE from the following three options and write 600 word summary topic
Option 1: Describe the role of information systems in careers in ONE of the following areas: accounting/finance, human resources, marketing, and operations management, and explain how careers in information systems have been affected by new technologies and outsourcing.
Option 2: Explain the role of human resource management in operations. The discussion should look at the strategic importance of managing people in operations settings. You can use chapter 9, entitled People; Jobs and Organisation from Slack et al. (2014) Operations Management the 7th edition as a starting point.
Option 3: For an organisation of your choice, write a 600 word short case that summarises how they have strategically harnessed the use of operations and/or information systems.
1. Apply relevant models to Atokowa to analyse the current challenges they have in their operations processes and satisfying the customer. This could include: the input-process-output model; the value chain model and business process mapping. Evaluate how they could improve the operations processes; this should promote the database system and other ideas for operations improvement. (800 words)
2. Complete a mind map/rich picture to identify and explore the people; management and technology issues at Atokowa. Analyse how to improve the operations at Atokowa considering these issues. (800 words)
3. Academic Rigour
Your assignment should be written in good business English and be well structured and presented. Your assignment should clearly include the academic insight, i.e. the concepts and the supporting references involved, indicated in the assignment and listed in the references and bibliography