CSE1IS Information Systems
Assignment 1

Part 1 (6 + 3 marks)

You are to investigate an information system (IS) of your own choosing. For the IS:

1. Produce a diagram which shows the major components of the IS and how these components link together to form the IS. We developed a model of a generic IS in a lecture. Use this model as a template for your diagram. Make sure you include data capture, data input, data storage, data processing, output and attribution of meaning in your diagram.
2. For the IS give examples of raw data, validation of data, organised data, attribution of meaning, information, and decision making based on the information.

IMPORTANT: Before you begin your diagram you must check with your lecturer that the IS you have chosen is appropriate for this assignment.

Part 2 (1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 marks)

Research an information system development failure. Provide full written responses to the following:

1. Give the full reference to the source of your information about the IS failure (refer to the Assignment Manual for referencing details).
2. Describe the IS involved.
3. Why did the IS development project fail?
4. Broadly how much money was lost because of the failure?
5. Apart from any financial loss what other negative impacts did the failure have?

Submission requirements:

• The assignment should be firmly bound in an A4 size folder. Do NOT submit assignments in plastic sheet protectors.
• Title page:
  • Subject name
  • Assignment title
  • Student name
  • Student ID number
  • a signed Statement of Authorship
• Table of contents
• IS diagram
• IS description
• Responses to Part 2 (should be about 1 A4 page in length)

This page last updated on 19/08/08 by Chris Cope, La Trobe University, Bendigo