NEW ORGANIZATIONAL APPROACHES AND TECHNOLOGY

Course Description

This course critically examines the strategic role of information systems (IS) in driving organizational transformation, innovation, and global competitiveness. It explores the interplay between IS, organizational structures, and competitive strategy in digitally enabled environments. Students will analyze advanced enterprise applications, e-commerce, digital platforms, and knowledge management systems that support operational excellence and decision-making. The course emphasizes global perspectives by addressing IS integration in multinational contexts, governance challenges, and the impact of IS on organizational performance. Through literature reviews, case studies, and research projects, students will develop scholarly research skills, analytical reasoning, and academic communication, contributing original insights into the evolving field of information systems.

NEW ORGANIZATIONAL APPROACHES AND TECHNOLOGY

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 1. Understand the impact of information systems on business and their relationship to globalization
2. 02 2. Identify the major components of business information systems and define the majortypes of business information systems
3. 03 3. Explain the role of e-commerce, knowledge management, information systems development and global systems managemnt in today's competitive environment
4. 04 4. Explain and discuss the role of information systems in achieving operational excellence and enhancing decision making in organizations

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 1. Management Information Systems, 17E, Global Edition, Laudon& Laudon, 2020
2. 02 2. Management InformationSystems,7th Ed.,Kenneth J. Sousa, 2015
3. 03 3. Management InformationSystems: Managing the Digital Firm, Twelfth Edition, Prentice Hall, 2015
4. 04 4. Management InformationSystems: Solving business problem with information technology, Post, Gerald V.,2000

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 1. Understand the impact of information systems on business and their relationship to globalization
2. L02 2. Identify the major components of business information systems and define the majortypes of business information systems
3. L03 3. Explain the role of e-commerce, knowledge management, information systems development and global systems managemnt in today's competitive environment
4. L04 4. Explain and discuss the role of information systems in achieving operational excellence and enhancing decision making in organizations

Program Outcomes

1. Demonstrate mastery of advanced research methodologies (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods) by critically analyzing literature, identifying research gaps, and designing original studies that contribute to MIS theory and practice.
2. Conduct and defend an original doctoral dissertation that reflects independent scholarly inquiry, academic rigor, and a significant contribution to the advancement of knowledge in MIS.
3. Exhibit readiness for thesis monitoring and defense by articulating the philosophical foundations of research paradigms, positioning one's research within these frameworks, and responding to scholarly critique.
4. Apply ethical principles, academic integrity, and responsible conduct of research in all phases of the research process, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and publication.
5. Identify and address the social, legal, and ethical implications of information systems research and its applications within organizational and societal contexts.
6. Employ advanced data science techniques, including statistical modeling, machine learning, and AI-based analytics, to examine complex datasets and extract meaningful insights in MIS research.
7. Recognize and evaluate emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, blockchain, and the Internet of Things, assessing their transformative impact on organizational processes and digital ecosystems.
8. Collaborate and lead in interdisciplinary research environments, establishing productive scientific partnerships and managing research projects that integrate diverse academic perspectives.
9. Publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals, present findings at international conferences, and actively engage in academic service such as journal reviewing, conference organizing, and committee participation.
10. Identify challenges and propose innovative, research-based solutions at the intersection of information systems, technology, and organizational strategy.
11. Deliver advanced-level MIS courses, supervise graduate research, and nurture academic development through effective mentorship and scholarly teaching.
12. Develop advanced information systems and decision support systems that align IT capabilities with organizational strategies using systems thinking and innovative design methodologies.

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