IT for Management Decision Making Assignment - Personal Decision Support
Assignment Objective
The objective of this assignment is to gain a critical understanding of a software application for personal decision support. A key aspect of the assignment is an insight into the role of a systems analyst in a DSS engagement.
The assignment requires the use of iThink software from ISEE Systems Inc. iThink is a continuous simulation package that has been used for decision support in a number of industries.
Assignment Tasks -
1. Use iThink to build a model that will support decision-making regarding the creation of the Personal Computing eStore (PCeS). The overview of the decision scenario is available on the unit Moodle site.
2. You are required to prepare system documentation for your model that will allow another DSS analyst to understand your model to the extent that they can modify and maintain it.
3. After you have submitted your model and documentation you are required to make an appointment to perform a walk-through of your model. The assessors will be the tutors of FIT5094. You do not have to make an appointment with your normal class tutor. The assessment sessions will be held in Weeks 11 and 12 so that you can get feedback by the end of the Swot Vac. Session times can be booked by placing your name against a slot on sheets that will be available at the lecture in Week 10. Sessions cannot be booked by email. Students who do not make an appointment in Week 10 will be allocated a time by the lecturer. Your assessor will role-play the PCeS CEO and will ask you to explain your model and to make modifications of your model to cater for new requirements and information.
Learning Objectives -
Successful completion of this assignment will lead to knowledge and skills in the analysis, design, and development of decision support systems (DSSs), including:
- analysing, designing and developing a DSS to support a strategic decision task;
- documenting the details and dynamics of the DSS;
- presenting the DSS to decision makers in ways they can understand; and
- manipulation of the DSS to accommodate the decision maker's changing requirements.
Assessment Criteria -
1. System Documentation
a. Content and quality of writing
2. iThink Model
a. Model quality
b. Professionalism of walkthrough
c. Capability to manipulate the model
All criteria have equal weight.
For details, please refer to the marking guide available on the unit's Moodle site.
Attachment:- Assignment Files.rar