Computer System Development
INTRODUCTION
The unit will investigate and provide the generic skills, understanding, knowledge and work-based activities required by a manager in the information technology environment, thus enabling them to play an active role within an organisation.
Technology managers have to deal with change and participate effectively with management at all levels, including senior management, in the development and implementation of strategies. Learners will be introduced to the software tools available to support management and produce reports for financial planning and control.
In this unit learners will also use IT for strategic planning activities and evaluate the impact of IT on management as well as learn the importance of embracing new developments. AIM
To enable learners to embrace the work-based activities expected of a technology manager, by providing the generic skills, knowledge and understanding required in the IT environment.
LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
On Successful completion of this unit a learner will:
LO1 Understand principles of staff management
P1.1 – evaluate an organisation’s staff recruitment policy
P1.2 – explain theories concerning staff motivation and the management of change
P1.3 – evaluate staff administration documentation
LO2 Be able to use software management tools
P2.1 – use system management tools to assist a company in their management planning process
P2.2 - effectively use software management tools
LO3 Be able to participate in strategic planning
P3.1 critically evaluate the role of IT in strategic planning
P3.2 use appropriate research methods to contribute to a companies
P3.3 discuss the issues associated with strategic planning
LO4 Understand current developments in information technology
P4.1 evaluate the importance of embracing new developments in technology
P4.2 analyse the impact of new technology on management.
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
• What will be 21st
The unit will investigate and provide the generic skills, understanding, knowledge and work-based activities required by a manager in the information technology environment, thus enabling them to play an active role within an organisation.
Technology managers have to deal with change and participate effectively with management at all levels, including senior management, in the development and implementation of strategies. Learners will be introduced to the software tools available to support management and produce reports for financial planning and control.
In this unit learners will also use IT for strategic planning activities and evaluate the impact of IT on management as well as learn the importance of embracing new developments. AIM
To enable learners to embrace the work-based activities expected of a technology manager, by providing the generic skills, knowledge and understanding required in the IT environment.
LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
On Successful completion of this unit a learner will:
LO1 Understand principles of staff management
P1.1 – evaluate an organisation’s staff recruitment policy
P1.2 – explain theories concerning staff motivation and the management of change
P1.3 – evaluate staff administration documentation
LO2 Be able to use software management tools
P2.1 – use system management tools to assist a company in their management planning process
P2.2 - effectively use software management tools
LO3 Be able to participate in strategic planning
P3.1 critically evaluate the role of IT in strategic planning
P3.2 use appropriate research methods to contribute to a companies
P3.3 discuss the issues associated with strategic planning
LO4 Understand current developments in information technology
P4.1 evaluate the importance of embracing new developments in technology
P4.2 analyse the impact of new technology on management.
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
• What will be 21st
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