Unit 05 Information Systems in Organisation
Unit 05 Information Systems in Organization
| Unit 05 | Information Systems in Organization |
| Unit level | 5 |
| Unit code | M/601/1444 |
| Qualification | BTEC HND CSD |
| Term Start Date | 05 062017 |
| Hand out date | 08 06 2017 |
| Submission Deadline | 13 08 2017 |
| Lecture | 7Weeks |
| Revision Clinic | 3 Weeks |
| Module Leader | Mr Suneth Fernando |
| Lecturer | Mr Suneth Fernando |
CONTENTS
- INTRODUCTION, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
- MODULE OUTLINE AND TEACHING METHODS
- READING AND COURSE PREPRATION
- LECTURE WITH DETAILED COURSE PROGRAMME AND OBJECTIVES
- ASSESSMENT DETAILS
- INTRODUCTION
Information is the most valuable resource that an organisation possesses. The effective gathering, protection, analysis, processing and dissemination of information is vital to the success of any organisation. As globalisation and the 24-hour economy develop and increase, organisations must ensure that their Information Systems are reliable, efficient and able to cope with rapid change.
Organisations whose Information Systems previously dealt purely with data processing have now introduced those supporting strategic management and decision support. Managers at all levels need appropriate and timely information to plan successfully in the short, medium and long term, and that information can have many sources and destinations. As organisations diversify and decentralise, information also needs to be available to many non-managerial staff in a variety of locations. The logical conclusion is that an organisation is now completely dependent on the effectiveness of its Information Systems in order to survive and thrive in the 21st century business environment.
Learners will begin this unit by analysing the information needs of an organisation at different levels and within different functional areas. It is important that computing professionals are able to understand how an organisation works and how it uses information, in order to be able to design, implement, maintain, and manage systems to support its operation.
On completion of this unit, learners will understand the importance of effective Information Systems to an organisation. They will be aware of the variety of options available for information processing and know that these will inevitably change over time. They will also use an information system to produce management information.
1.1 AIM:
To provide learners with an understanding of how organisations use Information Systems to help them manage their specific needs.
1.2 Objectives
On successful completion of this unit a learner will:
1 Understand information needs within different functional areas of organizations
2 Be able to compare Information Systems
3 Be able to use Information Systems to produce management information
Unit Content:
Indicative content:
1 Understand information needs within different functional areas of organisations
Functional areas of an organisation: typical areas e.g. finance, accounts, human resources, stock control, sales, marketing, research and development, production, distribution, customer service, administration
Information needs: requirements analysis e.g. strategic, tactical, operational; data requirements e.g. inputs, outputs, processing activities; information distribution requirements e.g. location, department, individual
2 Be able to compare Information Systems
Information Systems: types e.g. business Information Systems, decision support systems, management Information Systems, executive Information Systems, office Information Systems, transaction processing systems, expert systems, global Information Systems, data warehouse systems, enterprise systems, enterprise resource planning systems, integrated Information Systems
Information and data: definition of information and data, sources of information, information requirements and the needs for information at different levels within an organisation, storing information and its importance with regard to security, accuracy and relevance; outputs e.g. payroll, invoicing, ordering, bookings, stock control, personnel records, goods tracking, decision making, marketing, customer service
3 Be able to use Information Systems to produce management information
Management information: reports e.g. sales report, college enrolment statistics, marketing analysis (brick v click) Gathering information: defining requirements; establishing sources of information; defining other factors to be considered e.g. constraints
Selecting information: analysis of e.g. validity, accuracy, currency, relevance; identifying
Alternatives
Section 2: Learning Outcomes and assessment criteria
On successful completion of this unit a learner will:
LO1: Understand information needs within different functional areas of organisations
P1.1 Evaluate the information needs of the different functional areas of an organisation
LO2 be able to compare Information Systems
P2.1 Describe different types of Information Systems
P2.2 Investigate the current trends in using Information Systems applications to solve business problems
P2.3 Evaluate the suitability of Information Systems for different functional areas of an organisation
LO3 be able to use Information Systems to produce management information
P 3.1 Use an information system to generate valid, accurate and useful information for a given problem
P3.2 Evaluate alternative methods of solving the problem.
Section 3: Teaching and learning Methods
The module tutor(s) will aim to combine lectures with tutorial activities. This environment will provide opportunities for the student to understand the course material through case study and text and to apply it in a practical way. The intent is to facilitate interactive class activities, and discussion about the significant role of research in a global and local business environment.
Teaching Ethos
The College’s approach towards teaching and learning is simple and effective. The main aim of UKCBC is to assist learners in maximising their potential by ensuring that they are taught clearly and effectively. This will enable students to engage in the learning environment and promote success in both their academic studies and subsequent career.
Section 4: Assessment Methods -Summary
LECTURES:
These will be developed around the key concepts as mentioned in the indicative course content and will use a range of live examples and cases from business practice to demonstrate the application of theoretical concepts. This method is primarily used to identify and explain key aspects of the subject so that learners can utilise their private study time more effectively.
SEMINARS:
These are in addition to the lectures. The seminars are designed to give learners the opportunity to test their understanding of the material covered in the lectures and private study with the help of reference books. This methodology usually carries a set of questions identified in advance. Seminars are interactive sessions led by the learners. This method of study gives the learner an excellent opportunity to clarify any points of difficulty with the tutor and simultaneously develop their oral communication skills.
CASE STUDIES:
An important learning methodology is the extensive use of case studies. They enable learners to apply the concepts that they learn in their subjects. The learners have to study the case, analyse the facts presented and arrive at conclusions and recommendations. This assists in the assessment of the learner’s ability to apply to the real world the tools and techniques of analysis which they have learnt. The case study serves as a supplement to the theoretical knowledge imparted through the course work.
Programme Specification
Accrediting Body: EDEXCEL
Course: BTEC HND IN Computing and Systems Development
Unit: 05 Information Systems in Organization
| Wk | Lecture Schedule | Outcome of session | Activity/seminar and formative assessment | Resources |
| 1 AM | Introduction to Information Systems in Organisation
Understand organisational structure, different functional units of organisation
| Introduction to the module, mode of assessment, awareness of the awarding body, assessment criteria and the mode of assessment
•
| Role play and individual induction
Presentation
Question and answer,
Group discussion
Addressing A.C 1.1
Activities: identify different functional units of organisation and their roles
| Module Handbook
Power points
Case study
|
| PM | By the end of the learners will be able to: identify different functional areas of different organisations and the role of each functional unit
• Human Resources
• Finance/Accounting
• Sales/Marketing
• Production
• Etc
| Role play and individual induction
Presentation
Question and answer,
Group discussion
Addressing A.C 1.1
Activities: identify different functional units of organisation and their roles
| ||
| 2 AM | Understand information needs within different functional areas of organisations |
Information needs: requirements analysis eg strategic, tactical, operational; data requirements eg inputs, outputs, processing activities;
| Presentation
Question and answer,
Group discussion
Activities: Identify information needs of each functional area of an organisation A.C2.1
| Power points
Case study
White board
|
| PM | Understand information needs within different functional areas of organisations | information distribution requirements eg location, department, individual | Presentation
Question and answer,
Group discussion
Activities: Identify information needs of each functional area of an organisation
A.C 2.1
| |
|
3 AM
| Information Systems | Definition of Data and Information
Definition of Information system
Information Systems in different organisations
Information Systems Vs Information Technology
Expanding Roles of IS
Information Systems Development
IS as Discipline
| Activities: Define data and information, and discuss the difference between data and information, and then derive the meaning of Information Systems
A.C 2.1
| |
| 3 PM | Be able to compare information
Systems
Types of Information Systems
| Information Systems: types eg business Information Systems, decision support systems, management Information Systems, executive Information Systems, office Information Systems, transaction processing systems, expert systems, global Information Systems, data warehouse systems, enterprise systems, enterprise resource planning systems, integrated Information Systems
Types of Information Systems in organisations:
• Transaction Processing Systems (TPS)
• Knowledge Work Systems (KWS)
• Office Automation Systems (OAS)
•
| Addressing A.C2.1
Presentation
Question and answer,
Group discussion
Activities: Research identify and discuss how TPS, KWS, and OAS can be applied in ASDA and TESCO
Formative Feedback
| Power points
Case study
White board
|
|
4 AM
| Be able to compare information
systems
| Types of Information Systems in organisations:
• Management Information Systems (MIS)
• Decision-support Systems (DSS)
• Executive Support Systems (ESS)
Relationship of systems to one another
Enterprise systems, supply chain management systems, customer relationship management systems
Current trends in using Information Systems applications to solve business problems:
Creating globalization opportunities:
Operational excellence
New products, services, and business models
Customer and supplier intimacy
Improved decision making
Competitive advantage
| Presentation
Question and answer,
Group discussion
Activities: Research identify and discuss how MIS, DSS, and ESS can be applied in various retail organisations such as ASDA and TESCO
Presentation
Question and answer,
Addressing A.C2.2
| Power points
Case study
White board
|
| Information Systems applications in organisations
Business Processes and Information Systems
| Power points
Case study
White board
| |||
| 4 PM | Business Processes and Information Systems
Intranets
Extranets:
Network (LAN,MAN,WAN)
Internet
E-government system
WWW
| Group discussion
Activities: Research discuss how IS can be used in TESCO to create global opportunities , operational excellence, New products, services, and business models
Activities: Discuss Intranet and Extranets. Different types of networks LAN,MAN,WAN as components of IS
Addressing A.C2.2
| ||
| 5 AM | Evaluate the suitability of Information Systems for
different functional areas of an organisation
Role of IS in Business
| Information Systems application in functional units of business organizations
– production
– sales/marketing
– finance/accounting
– human resources
Role of IS in Business, Competitive advantage
Globalization, The value chain views
| Question and answer, case study
Addressing A.C2.3
Activities:
Case study
Group discussion
Formative Feedback
| Power points
Case study
White board
|
| 5 PM | Impact of Information Systems in organisations
Be able to use information
systems to produce management
information
| Impact of Information Systems in organisations
Need for automation
Organization of a database Networking and interactive processing System alternatives and evaluation: Centralization versus decentralization
Management information: reports eg sales report, college enrolment statistics, marketing analysis (brick v click) Gathering information: defining requirements; establishing sources of information; defining other factors to be considered eg constraints
| Case study
Group discussion
Question and answer, case study Research: Why Information Systems in organisations?
Case study and address Addressing A.C2.3
Research: How to use Information system to generate valid, accurate, and useful information for a problem in TESCO
Formative Feedback
| Power points
Case study
White board
Power points
Case study
White board
|
| 6 AM | Impact of Information Systems in organisations
Be able to use information
systems to produce management
information
| use an information system to generate valid, accurate and useful information for a given problem:
The Use of Information in Decision Making
Use of Data for Strategic Learning and to Test Business Models Use of Data to monitor and improve performance
Monitoring, and Evaluation
Evaluate alternative methods of solving the problem.
The Input Phase:
The Processing Phase:
The Output/ Implementation Phase:
The Review/Feedback Phase:
• )
| Case study, question and answer, Group discussion
Research: Use Information Systems in decision making in ASDA
| Power points
Case study
White board
|
| Case study covering Addressing A.C3.1
question and answer, Group discussion
Activities: Research on the use of Information System to produce management information for ASDA
| Power points
Case study
White board
Power point slides
White board
Internet
Case study
| |||
| 6PM | Be able to use information
systems to produce management
information
| Information Systems Analysis & Design
• Systems Analysis
• Systems Design (Input, Process, Output, Procedures, Control)
• Logical design (what will the system do?)
• Physical design (how the system will work?)
Implementation (coding, testing, training
| Question and answer, presentation
Activities: Analyse and design information system for sales and marketing department in TESCO
Addressing A.C3.1
| |
| 7 AM | Be able to use Information Systems to produce management information | Gathering information: defining requirements; establishing sources of information; defining
other factors to be considered eg constraints
Selecting information: analysis of eg validity, accuracy, currency, relevance; identifying
alternatives
| Addressing A.C3.2 | |
| 7 PM | Be able to use Information Systems to produce management information | Gathering information: defining requirements; establishing sources of information; defining
other factors to be considered eg constraints
Selecting information: analysis of eg validity, accuracy, currency, relevance; identifying
alternatives
| Addressing A.C3.2 | |
| 8 AM | Assessment Support |
Review of the assignment
| Discussion and reflective feedback, Question and answer | |
| 8 PM | Assessment Support |
Review of the assignment
| Discussion and reflective feedback, Question and answer | |
| 9 AM | Assessment Support | Review of the assignment | Discussion and reflective feedback, Question and answer | |
| 9 PM | Assessment Support | Review of the assignment | Discussion and reflective feedback, Question and answer | |
| 10 AM | Assessment Support & upload | Assessment and feedback | Discussion and reflective feedback, Question and answer | |
| 10 AM | Assessment Support & upload | Assessment and feedback | Discussion and reflective feedback, Question and answer |
Recommended text and links
Books
- Avison D, Fitzgerald G – Information Systems Development: Methodologies, Techniques and Tools (McGraw Hill, 2006) ISBN-10: 0077114175
- Benyon-Davies P – Business Information Systems (Palgrave Macmillan, 2009)ISBN-10: 023020368X
- Giarratano J, Riley G – Expert Systems: Principles and Programming (Course Technology, 2004) ISBN-10: 0534384471
- Laudon J, Laudon K – Essentials of Management Information Systems (Pearson, 2008) ISBN-10: 0135013534
- Pijpers G – Information Overload: A System for Better Managing Every Day Data (Microsoft Executive Leadership Series) (Wiley, 2010) ISBN-10: 0470625740
- Turban E et al – Decision Support and Business Intelligence Systems (Pearson, 2008) ISBN-10: 0131580175
Lecturer: Suneth Fernando
Campus:
Contact details: sfernando@edu.ukcbc.ac.uk
Assessment: 100% coursework
The module will be assessed meeting all the assessment criteria as specified by the awarding body, Ed Excel.
Please read the instructions carefully while addressing the tasks specified.
Contribution: of the module
Outline Details: Report approx. 4500 words. Details enclosed in the assignment brief.
Teaching and Learning Activities
The module tutor(s) will aim to combine lectures with tutorial activities. This environment will provide opportunities for the student to understand the course material through case study and text and to apply it in a practical way. The intent is to facilitate interactive class activities, and discussion about the significant role of research in a global and local business environment.
2.3 Teaching Ethos
The College’s approach towards teaching and learning is simple and effective. The main aim of UKCBC is to assist learners in maximising their potential by ensuring that they are taught clearly and effectively. This will enable students to engage in the learning environment and promote success in both their academic studies and subsequent career.
Plagiarism:
Any act of plagiarism will be seriously dealt with according to the Colleges and awarding bodies’ regulations. In this context the definition and scope of plagiarism are presented below:
Plagiarism is presenting someone’s work as your won. It includes copying information directly from the web or books without referencing the material; submitting joint coursework as an individual effort; copying another student’s coursework; stealing coursework form another student and submitting it as your own work. Suspected plagiarism will be investigated and if found to have occurred will be dealt with according to the College procedure. (For further details please refer to the plagiarism policy and the student code of conduct.)
Assessment:
The module will be assessed meeting all the assessment criteria as specified by the awarding body, Pearson Ed Excel.
Please read the instructions carefully while addressing the tasks specified.
Contribution: 100% of the module
Outline Details: report approx 4500 words. Details enclosed in the assignment brief
Unit: Information Systems in Organizations
Student feedback form with the Assessment Grid indicating their pass, merit and distinction:
| Outcomes/criteria: | Indicative characteristics | Contextualisation |
| LO1 Understand information needs within different functional areas of organisations
LO2 Be able to compare Information Systems
LO3 Be able to use information
systems to produce management information
| As per the assessment criteria specified for pass
Do
Do
| Addressing 1.1 as instructed and exhibit an understanding of information needs of different functional areas of an organisation using your chosen case studies.
Addressing 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 as instructed and exhibit an understanding of different types of Information Systems in Organisation. And how Information Systems applications can be used to solve business problems
Addressing 3.1 and 3.2 as instructed and describe how to use an information system to generate valid, accurate and useful information for a given problem and alternative methods of solving the problem
|
| Merit Description: | ||
| M1. Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions. | Relevant theories and techniques have been applied.
An effective approach to study and research has been applied.
| To achieve M1, you will make use of relevant theories and techniques have applied throughout the assignment with special reference to 2.3. |
| M2. Select/ design and apply appropriate methods/ techniques. | A range of sources of information used.
A range of methods and techniques have been applied
| To achieve M2, you will have to show that you have use range of sources of information across this assignment. For example use of appropriate citations and reference across the assignment. |
|
M3. Present and communicate appropriate findings.
| A range of methods of presentation have been used andtechnical language accurately used.
The appropriate structure and approach has been used
| To achieve M3, the work demonstrates effective use of technical languages across the assignment. |
| Distinction Description: | ||
| D1. Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusion. | Synthesis has been used to generate and justify valid conclusions
realistic improvements have been proposed against defined characteristics for success.
| To achieve D1 you will have to show that Synthesis has been used to generate and justify valid conclusions in (for example 3.1) |
| D2. Take responsibility for managing and organizing activities. | Autonomy/independence demonstrated.
Substantial activities, projects or investigations have been planned, managed and organised.
The importance of interdependence has been recognised and achieved
| To achieve D2 you will have demonstrated autonomy/independence across your assignment. |
| D3. Demonstrate convergent, lateral and creative thinking | Ideas generate and decisions taken.
Self-evaluation has taken place.
Problems have been solved.
| To achieve D3 you will have to demonstrate new ideas and decisions (for example 1.1) across your assignment. |
ASSIGNMENT BRIEF SECTION
ASSIGNMENT
| Unit Number and title | Unit 05: Information System in Organizations |
| Qualification | BTEC HND CSD Level 5 |
| Term Start Date | 05 06 2017 |
| Assignment hand out date | 08 06 2017 |
| Deadline/ Hand-in | 13 08 2017 |
TASK 1 to TASK 3: You are required to follow the instructions as specified towards each task and support with a research by using supportive materials like books, websites, etc., and give a feedback on the findings by relating your arguments to the selected organisation of your choice. Your report should fully follow the Harvard Referencing model.
LO1 Understanding information needs with in different functional areas of organisation.
TASK 1 The objective of this task is to address and exhibit an understanding information needs with in different functional areas of organisation. You are required to carry out research by using supportive materials like books, websites, etc., and give a feedback of the findings.The answers need to be reflected to the selected organisation of your choice. Answers without application to an organization or without examples will be marked as Resubmission.
Information has been described as the backbone in business success, Information is vital to communication and a critical resource for performing works in organizations daily activities. Business managers spend most of their day in meetings, reading, writing, and communicating with other managers, subordinates, customers, vendors, and other constituents via telephone, in person, or by e-mail. Indeed, management itself is information processing. Learners are required to select an organisation and respond to learning outcomes.
Required:
A.C1.1 Evaluate the information needs of at least four functional areas of your chosen organisation.
LO2 Be able to compare Information Systems
TASK 2: The objective of this task is to be able to compare Information Systems. You are required to address the task as specified and research the selected organization of your choice in task 1 to address the assessment criteria A.C2.1 and A.C2.2 and A.C2.3 as specified. Answers need to be reflected to the selected organisation of your choice. Answers without application to an organization or without examples will be marked as Resubmission.
A.C2.1 Describe minimum of five different types of Information Systems used in your chosen organisations in task 1and give examples of each.
A.C2.2 Investigate the current trend in using Information System applications to solve business problems in your chosen organisation in Task 1.
A.C2.3 Evaluate the suitability of Information Systems for different functional areas of your chosen organisation in Task 1
LO 3 Use Information Systems to produce management information.
Task 3: The objective for this task is to be able to use Information Systems to produce management information. You are required to address the task as specified and research the selected organization of your choice to address the learning outcomes as specified: Please note that the research and subjective skill needs to exhibit transferable skill by reflecting it to the chosen Data Analysis and Design or Database Design Concept case study. Answers without application to an organization or without examples will be marked as Resubmission.
You are required to use any type of Information Systems that you are familiar with to generate appropriate answers for Task 3. You may use Data Analysis and Design case study as one of the options for Task 3 or the Database Design Concept case study for this Task.
A.C3.1 Use an information system to generate valid, accurate and useful information for any given problem of your selected organisation.
A.C3.2 Evaluate alternative methods of solving the problem identified in 3.1
Assignment Guidelines
- Use a standard report structure, Word-process the report and use Normal script of a proper font size 12.
- Produce an academic report, detailing the above issues with a word limit of approx. 4000 to 4500 words.
- Complete the title page and sign the statement of authenticity.
- The Assignment sheet should be attached in the front.
- Submit the document in a folder in the form of a file as well as a soft copy on the submission date.
- It should be uploaded on E-Learning platform before the deadline and submitted to ——– and sign the submission form of the College.
- Assignments submitted after the deadline will not be accepted unless mitigating and may be entitled for a late fee.
- Collusion and Plagiarism must be avoided.
- Start each answer on a new page and pages should be numbered. Highlight each question clearly.
- Include a Bibliography at the end of the assignment and use the Harvard referencing system.
- All work should be comprehensively referenced and all sources must be fully acknowledged, such as books and journals, websites (include the date of visit), etc.
- Try to give the page numbers, publishers’ details and the year of publication
- In order to pass you need to address all the LO
- In order to get a merit you need to first pass and then address the characteristics of M1, M2,M3
- In order to get a Distinction you need to first pass, address all the merit characteristics and then address the characteristics of D1, D2 and D3.
Use a common format for the questions, for example:
- Introduction (analyse the question.)
- Underpinning Knowledge (write about the relevant theory/points)
- Applied knowledge (Information Systems used in business organizations)
- Conclusions and Recommendations (summarizing the whole scenario keeping in view pass, merit, distinction criteria.)
Appendix 4: Glossary of terms used for internally assessed units
This is a summary of the key terms used to define the requirements within units.
| Term | Definition |
| Analyse | Present the outcome of methodical and detailed examination either:
● breaking down a theme, topic or situation in order to interpret and study the interrelationships between the parts and/or
● of information or data to interpret and study key trends and interrelationships.
Analysis can be through activity, practice, written or verbal presentation.
|
| Apply | Put into operation or use.
Use relevant skills/knowledge/understanding appropriate to context.
|
| Arrange | Organise or make plans. |
| Assess | Offer a reasoned judgement of the standard/quality of a situation or a skill informed by relevant facts. |
| Calculate | Generate a numerical answer with workings shown. |
| Compare | Identify the main factors relating to two or more items/situations or aspects of a subject that is extended to explain the similarities, differences, advantages and disadvantages.
This is used to show depth of knowledge through selection of characteristics.
|
| Compose | Create or make up or form. |
| Communicate | Convey ideas or information to others.
Create/construct skills to make or do something, for example a display or set of accounts.
|
| Create/Const ruct | Skills to make or do something, for example, a display or set of accounts. |
| Critically
analyse
| Separate information into components and identify characteristics with depth to the justification. |
| Critically evaluate | Make a judgement taking into account different factors and using available knowledge/experience/evidence where the judgement is supported in depth. |
| Term | Definition |
| Define | State the nature, scope or meaning. |
| Describe | Give an account, including all the relevant characteristics, qualities and events. |
| Discuss | Consider different aspects of a theme or topic, how they interrelate, and the extent to which they are important. |
| Demonstrate | Show knowledge and understanding. |
| Design | Plan and present ideas to show the layout/function/workings/object/system/process. |
| Develop | Grow or progress a plan, ideas, skills and understanding |
| Differentiate | Recognise or determine what makes something different. |
| Discuss | Give an account that addresses a range of ideas and arguments. |
| Evaluate | Work draws on varied information, themes or concepts to consider aspects, such as:
● strengths or weaknesses
● advantages or disadvantages
● alternative actions
● relevance or significance.
Students’ inquiries should lead to a supported judgement showing relationship to its context. This will often be in a conclusion. Evidence will often be written but could be through presentation or activity.
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| Explain | To give an account of the purposes or reasons. |
| Explore | Skills and/or knowledge involving practical research or testing. |
| Identify | Indicate the main features or purpose of something by recognising it and/or being able to discern and understand facts or qualities. |
| Illustrate | Make clear by using examples or provide diagrams. |
| Indicate | Point out, show. |
| Interpret | State the meaning, purpose or qualities of something through the use of images, words or other expression. |
| Investigate | Conduct an inquiry or study into something to discover and examine facts and information. |
| Justify | Learners give reasons or evidence to:
● support an opinion
● prove something is right or reasonable.
|
| Outline | Set out the main points/characteristics. |
| Plan | Consider, set out and communicate what is to be done. |
| Term | Definition |
| Produce | To bring into existence. |
| Reconstruct | To assemble again/reorganise/form an impression. |
| Report | Adhere to protocols, codes and conventions where findings or judgements are set down in an objective way. |
| Review | Make a formal assessment of work produced.
The assessment allows learners to:
● appraise existing information or prior events
● reconsider information with the intention of making changes, if necessary.
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| Show how | Demonstrate the application of certain methods/theories/concepts. |
| Stage and manage | Organisation and management skills, for example, running an event or a business pitch. |
| State | Express. |
| Suggest | Give possible alternatives, produce an idea, put forward, for example, an idea or plan, for consideration. |
| Undertake/ carry out | Use a range of skills to perform a task, research or activity. |
This is a key summary of the types of evidence used for BTEC Higher Nationals:
| Type of evidence | Definition |
| Case study | A specific example to which all students must select and apply knowledge. |
| Project | A large scale activity requiring self-direction of selection of outcome, planning, research, exploration, outcome and review. |
| Independent research | An analysis of substantive research organised by the student from secondary sources and, if applicable, primary sources. |
| Written task or report | Individual completion of a task in a work-related format, for example, a report, marketing communication, set of instructions, giving information. |
| Simulated activity/role play | A multi-faceted activity mimicking realistic work situations. |
| Team task | Students work together to show skills in defining and structuring activity as a team. |
| Presentation | Oral or through demonstration. |
| Production of plan/business plan | Students produce a plan as an outcome related to a given or limited task. |
| Reflective journal | Completion of a journal from work experience, detailing skills acquired for employability. |
| Poster/leaflet | Documents providing well-presented information for a given purpose. |
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