Sree Nilakanta, Ph.D.
3218 Gerdin
email: nilakant@iastate.edu
2134 Gerdin
Wednesday 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Sept. 2 - Nov. 18 2009
Business Process brings together data, procedure, workflow and distributed communication as a unified whole what a business should do to reach its goals and objectives. It is therefore an abstract data type that allows for the use of models, languages, and tools to implement and manage solutions. Understanding the new language of business process helps us ask the what and how in addition to examining the when, where and why.
Business process management is the synthesis of business process reengineering, enterprise application integration, and workflow management. Economics and not technology drive business processes. Communicating through business processes enable businesses to partner and interact with others on common grounds.
LO1. Capacity to analyze the theoretical foundation and practical applications of information technology in organizations and society
Objective 1. Develop an appreciation of the role of IT in organizations and society in the global economy
Objective 2. Identify IT literature and current topics and issues related to the management of IT
Objective 3. Analyze intended and unintended consequences of IT on people, organization, and society
LO2. Capacity to analyze real-world business problems and synthesize IT solutions using appropriate methods, techniques, and tools
Objective 1. Apply strategies and tools for implementing, accessing, and using information resources
Objective 2. Perform problem analysis and identify requirement specifications from written descriptions such as case scenarios
Objective 3. Express user requirements for information systems using standard methodologies
LO3. Capacities to evaluate, analyze, and articulate positions on legal and ethical implications and impact of IT
Objective 1. Understand relevant computer laws and professional code of ethics
Objective 2. Understand the professional and ethical standards and responsibilities of an IS professional
Objective 3. Identify the obligations for protecting individual privacy as well as organizational security of information and information systems
LO4. Capacity to apply sound principles of planning, organizing, and managing IT projects and teams
Objective 1. Understand the principles of team dynamics and team leadership in the context of IT projects
Objective 2. Understand the fundamental principles and skills of project management
Objective 3. Draft project budgets, allocate resources, and manage project execution
LO6. Capacity to critically analyze and create organizational plans and policies to support IT management
Objective 1. Understand the relationship among strategic, tactical, and operational planning
Objective 2. Translate organizational strategic plans to IT strategic plans
Objective 3. Translate strategic IT plan to tactical and operational IT plans
LO7. Capacity to communicate effectively using oral, written, and symbolic methods with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Objective 1. Design and produce electronic content, print publications, and system models using standard notations, design principles, and correct syntax
Objective 2. Exhibit professionalism in appearance, time management, and presentation structure when making oral presentations
Objective 3. Effectively use multimedia content and supplements in oral presentations and convincingly deliver content with proper organization, enthusiasm, and clarity