13.1 Organisational Structure
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Organisational structure looks at how organisations work and focuses on the 3 fundamental resources of any organisation: People; Organisation and Technology.
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Resources - Organisational Structure
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PowerPoint presentation | |
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Acrobat file |
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Internet resource |
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| Organisation Structures |
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110Kb | Short PowerPoint presentation from the Billericay School. |
| Organisational structure |
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22Kb | Brief notes on organisational structure. |
| Organisational Structure |
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151Kb | Short PowerPoint presentation based on Heathcote Ch.36 |
| The Organisation of Organisations |
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n/a | Lengthy Internet article provides some good insights into this topic. |
| IT and its Implications |
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n/a | Interesting Internet article about IT trends. |
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Reading - Organisational
Structure
Texts other than Heathcote can be found in the ICT section of the Library
Resource Centre.
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Heathcote - Core Text | |
Internet resource |  |
Other book |
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Handout/worksheet |
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Notes |
| Organisational Structure |
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n/a | Heathcote Ch.36 Pages 196 - 201 |
| Organisational structure and information flows |
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n/a | Doyle Ch.11 Pages 168 - 182 |
| Organisations |
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n/a | De Watteville & Naughton Pages 125 - 128 |
| Organisational structure |
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n/a | David Yates' notes on organisational structure. |
Practice questions/homework - Organisational Structure
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Past exam question |  |
Heathcote question |
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Other question |
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FatMax assignment |  |
Smokin' Dog assignment | |||
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| 1. NEAB IT04 specimen paper |
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A small firm of solicitors is considering
the introduction of an Information Technology system to improve the
efficiency of its operations. One of the directors of the firm has expressed
some concerns over the effects on the organisation of the introduction of
the system. |
| 2. NEAB IT04 specimen paper |
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n/a | It is not uncommon for
designers involved in the introduction of information systems to encounter
resentment and opposition from existing employees. Discuss the reasons for this response and describe steps that can be taken by the system designer to reduce this resistance. (10 marks) |
| 3. 1997 IT04 question |
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n/a | The management of a company
wishes to introduce a computerised diary/scheduling package which is known
to be compatible with the existing software base. With the aid of examples,
give three factors which could influence the success or failure of this
exercise. (6 marks) |
| 4. 1997 IT04 question |
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n/a | An information system was
introduced into an organisation and was considered a failure. The failure
was due to the inability of the organisation to manage the change rather
than for technical reasons. With the aid of examples describe three factors which influence the management of change within an organisation. (6 marks) |
| 5. Heathcote question about organisational structures. |
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n/a | What are the major functions
and levels in an organisation? How do the information systems used in an
organisation relate to those functions and levels? (6 marks) |
| 6. Heathcote question about organisational structures. |
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n/a | An organisation generally
consists of different levels, employing production workers, knowledge
workers and management. Give an
example of each of these types of worker in a names organisation. |
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