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Information Systems and Strategy

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Overview:: This resource provides an introductory approach to information Systems. The resource is mostly a (well-organized) list of external text books, articles and web sites which provide extensive information on the subject.
Type of Material:: Online Course on Information Systems. Individual resources can be used as reference documents, with lectures, readings, assignments
Recommended Uses:: To be used on a self-learning, self-paced, individual approach. Can also be used as reference material.
Technical Requirements:: The resource is mostly composed of text and web pages which can be accessed by any browser.
Identify Major Learning Goals:: This resource contains a table of contents that organizes a set of six learning sessions on Information Systems. Learning goals are: - Review of keys concepts in strategy, IS and the relation between the two - Evaluation of the categories and types of IS systems - Review of the concept of competitive advantage, BPR and resources view of the firm
Target Student Population:: The online course provides introductory information on Information systems subject and is meant to students starting to learn this topic. Originally designed for MBA students can also be used by undergraduate or graduate students.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:: Basic computer skills to navigate the internet and download and save work.

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Strengths:: This is a very extensive and very-well organized compilation of resources on Information Systems.The course is developed by a good university for an MBA class. The materials can be trusted and is accurate. Good blend and selection of different class activities from readings, lecture, assignment and additional readings.
Concerns:: The resource lacks a more synthetic approach to each individual topic that guides the learner. As The learner has to follow too many links, with the possibility of getting lost and reading redundant information. The resource relies too much on external resources. Many of the links are already broken and non-accessible. Many links point to Wikipedia, which is general is ok. However, because this is meant for self-learning and self-paced consultation, it is not possible to ensure that at any moment the information found in Wikipedia has not been corrupted.

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Strengths:: The material clearly provides the necessary information for the proposed learning objectives. The table of contents gives a snapshot of the course content and divides the class into 6 themes, then each theme includes the readings, additional books to consult, learning objectives etc
Concerns:: The resource lacks interactivity, even the self-assessment tests are provided in static pages. Therefore the learner can get bored by reading too much text.

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Strengths:: The material is easy to use and accessible to users with disabilities. All content is hyperlinked and you can easily navigate between weeks and themes and locate the assignment, readings and lecture
Concerns:: The resource is mostly text-based which does not motivate the learner. Many external links are broken.

Other Issues and Comments:: The material seems to have been prepared in 2010 and has not been updated since then. A revised version including more up-to-date resources and correcting the broken links is fundamental.
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