CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership

Strategic Information Management (7004)

Unite Code 7004

Unit Name Strategic Information Management
Unit Lecturer Liaqat Ali
Submission See Assignment Submission Policy
Date

ASSIGNMENT QUESTION

With reference to your organization, identify strategic information

system (IS) issues and critically analyze and evaluate the organization’s
practice to solve the problems connected with implementing strategic
information systems. Also discuss the wider organizational implications
of the steps taken by the organization in the use of IS and their
consequences.

Your report should cover the following learning outcomes and

assessment criteria:-

LO1: Understanding the impact of management information on decision making

Assessment Criteria
1.1 Identify the features of data and information

1.2 Determine the criteria to be applied when selecting data and information to support
decision-making

1.3Evaluate the impact of a management information system to an organisation

LO2: Understanding the importance of information sharing within the

organisation
Assessment Criteria
2.1 Determine the legal responsibilities in sourcing, sharing and storing information
2.2 Discuss when information should be offered and access allowed.

2.3 Evaluate the formats in which information can be offered.

LO3: Use information to inform and support strategic decision-making

Assessment Criteria
3.1 Analyze information to identify patterns and trends
3.2 Evaluate a range of decision making tools and techniques available to support a
strategic decision

3.3Determine the source available to assist in analyzing data information

LO4: Monitor and review management information

Assessment Criteria
4.1 Identify methods of evaluating management information within an organization

4.2 Discuss process for analyzing impact of information on strategic decision made

4.3 Determine methods of developing information capture to inform and support strategic
decision making

General Instructions

• To address the Learning Outcomes/Assessment Criteria you are required to make statements as a
Strategic Manager and Leader which demonstrate that you have fulfilled the Learning
Outcomes/Assessment Criteria.

• Your statements in answer to the question need to be prefixed with the relevant
Learning outcomes/Assessment criteria title (please consult your teacher regarding
this). This will help you keep on track and should ensure you address the details. Work
submitted without learning outcomes/assessment criteria prefix will be returned
unmarked.

• Your statements should not be just a description of work place activities but should
include what you have learned from your programme of study. In other words you
need to show how you can relate what you have learned to day-to-day management
activities.

• In total, it is suggested that your report should not be less than 3000 and not more than 3500
words, although learners may complete a larger , more in-depth piece of work if this is
appropriate. The word count does not include front page, references/bibliography and
appendices.

• You should make appropriate use of tables, graphs, diagrams, Gantt charts,
flowcharts etc. You must make sure that you reference any sources you have used to
complete this assignment; listing reference material and web sites used.

• Your assignment may be kept by the Institute/College for quality assurance

purposes. Any assignment not kept for quality assurance will be securely deleted.

• You are required to include a title page with all your assignments. A template of
the title page is available in the Academics folder.
 • All CMI assignments should be submitted in the following format:

Font Type: Times New Roman/Arial

Font Size: 11 (you can select a bigger font size for headings)

Font Colour: Black

Page size: A4

Page Margins: 1’’ from all sides

Line spacing: 1.15 (preferable)

Paragraph Alignment: Justified

Page numbers: Right bottom in Page X of Y format.

• Students MUST consult Assignment Submission Policy 2009-2010 to find out

assignment submission schedule/procedure and associated regulations.