Information and Knowledge Management

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School:

School of Computing and Engineering

Credit Rating:

Level (including FHEQ):

M (FHEQ Level 7)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2022-09-01

Module Leader:

Gary Allen

Version Number

2022.01

Learning Methods

Practical Classes and Demonstrations

Lecture

Guided Independent Study

Seminar

Synopsis

In an increasingly dynamic environment, organisations require flexible and effective information and knowledge management frameworks to identify, model and share critical information and knowledge within the organisation and its environment and also to communicate appropriately with external parties. In this context, the module explores how organisations can better manage their information and knowledge for strategic advantage (intellectual capital). You'll consider issues such as the social, cultural and political aspects of using, providing and accessing information. You will also be exposed to the practicalities of developing appropriate information strategies and information system solutions demanded by today’s interconnected business.

Learning Strategy

The module will start with directed independent study, using appropriate materials and references. Significant use will be made of the Library to explore current sources of business and technical information relevant to the module topic. The module will be delivered by a combination of lectures, seminars and group discussions, and practicals, as well as directed research. Extensive use will be made of case studies published in the literature, practical exercises, and other sources informed by current events. After an initially intensive phase of lectures and introductory practicals, the emphasis of the taught sessions will be on self-managed work with formative feedback on exercises and materials provided by the tutors. Different perspectives on the topics explored in the module will be introduced by inviting, whenever possible, visiting speakers from industry and representatives of different academic viewpoints. Additional support will be provided via online discussions and other resources available on the University’s Virtual Learning Environment.

Outline Syllabus

• The evolving nature of information and knowledge in the effective creation, organisation and utilisation of organisational intellectual capital
• Analysing and mapping information environments: the practical application of best practice models to data analysis
• Dilemmas in the dynamics of information and knowledge environments: politics, conflict and domination in the information arena; institutional norms and information cultures
• Defining information and knowledge management and organisational learning
• Concepts, models and theories for managing information and knowledge
• Process, goal, organisational and workflow modelling (for such as Business Process Redesign)
• Selected advanced topics in databases (for example: data warehousing; Online Analytical Processing; web-based EDI; ERP)
• Implementing information systems: differences in relational and non-relational database systems; issues of security, integrity and maintenance

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will

Critically review and debate the range of concepts, models and theories for managing data, information and knowledge in organisations to support organisational effectiveness and strategic advantage.

Critically review competing database technologies for different organizational contexts.

Select from competing database technologies to propose and design an appropriate solution for a chosen organisational context.

Implement and critically evaluate the design in said context.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Other

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Description:A short research paper which will focus on critically evaluating a particular approach to data, information and knowledge management developing an individual perspective and using organisational examples and case studies to illustrate the discussion and to justify the presented arguments.

Assessment Weight:50

Assessment Length:1500 Words (Word Count)

Module Learning Outcomes:MLO1, MLO2

Individual or Group:Individual

Final Assessment Component:No

Marked Anonymously:No

Eligible for Tutor Reassessment:Yes

Assessment 2: Portfolio

Description:Individually produce a portfolio based on the design and implementation of a database system, assessed based on design rationale, technology choice, system functionality and critical evaluation around key data management issues such as security, risk, integrity and maintenance.

Assessment Weight:50

Assessment Length:15 Hours (Typical Effort)

Module Learning Outcomes:MLO3, MLO4

Individual or Group:Individual

Final Assessment Component:Yes

Marked Anonymously:No

Eligible for Tutor Reassessment:No

Assessment Criteria

Task 1: Use of Theory, Application, Synthesis of ideas, and Evaluation.Task 2: Design Rationale including Technology Choice, Functionality of System Implemented, Critical Evaluation.

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