Topics: - Problem solving - Developing a solution using database software Outcome 1: Propose and apply project management and problem-solving strategies to produce a solution and an information product, using database management software, which meets the decision-making needs of a specific audience.
Area of Study 2: Organisations: Networks and collaborative problem-solving
Topics: - Networked information systems
- Using networks Outcome 2: Design, create and evaluate a prototype website that meets an organisation’s needs of sharing knowledge and collaborative problem-solving within a virtual team environment, and explain the requirements of the networked information system that supports the use of this website.
Course Outline – Unit 4
Area of Study 1: Organisations and information needs
Topics: - Organisations and information needs
- Supporting information products and reviewing decisions Outcome 1: Use spreadsheet software to solve an ongoing information problem, taking into account the information needs of an organisation, and evaluate the effectiveness of their problem-solving strategies.
Area of Study 2: Data and information security
Topics: - Storage, communication and disposal of data and information
- Security measures Outcome 2: Evaluate the effectiveness of the strategies used by an organisation to manage the storage, communication and disposal of data and information, and recommend improvements.
Course Outline – Unit 3
Area of Study 1: Problem-solving
Topics: - Problem solving- Developing a solution using database software
Outcome 1: Propose and apply project management and problem-solving strategies to produce a solution and an information product, using database management software, which meets the decision-making needs of a specific audience.
Area of Study 2: Organisations: Networks and collaborative problem-solving
Topics: - Networked information systems- Using networks
Outcome 2: Design, create and evaluate a prototype website that meets an organisation’s needs of sharing knowledge and collaborative problem-solving within a virtual team environment, and explain the requirements of the networked information system that supports the use of this website.
Course Outline – Unit 4
Area of Study 1: Organisations and information needs
Topics: - Organisations and information needs- Supporting information products and reviewing decisions
Outcome 1: Use spreadsheet software to solve an ongoing information problem, taking into account the information needs of an organisation, and evaluate the effectiveness of their problem-solving strategies.
Area of Study 2: Data and information security
Topics: - Storage, communication and disposal of data and information- Security measures
Outcome 2: Evaluate the effectiveness of the strategies used by an organisation to manage the storage, communication and disposal of data and information, and recommend improvements.