Strategy and Information Systems

Scholar Year: 2018/2019 - 1S

Courses

Head Teacher Responsability Maria Dulce da Costa Matos Coelho Head

Weekly workload Hours/week T TP P PL L TC E OT OT/PL TPL O S Type of classes 2 1 Lectures Type Teacher Classes Hours Theoretical Totals 1 2,00 Maria Coelho   2,00 Practices Totals 1 1,00 Maria Coelho   1,00

Teaching language

Portuguese

Intended learning outcomes (Knowledges, skills and competencies to be developed by the students)

The main objectives of the Curricular Unit are:

• To reflect on the importance of strategy and information systems to the management and development of organizations
• To master the concepts and tools for strategic planning of information systems
• To analyze and apply methodologies and techniques of analysis and formulation to strategy and information systems
• To critically reflect on the strategic alternatives available to an organization, both at the corporate level and specifically in what respects information systems.

Therefore, this Curricular Unit aims to contribute to understanding organizations, professional adaptability, creativity and problem solving, as well as an interdisciplinary and systemic view of economic activity and organizational development.

Syllabus

1. Strategic Management Process and Theories
2. Strategic Analysis
3. Strategy Formulation, Models and Analytical Techniques
4. Strategic Dimensions: Diversification, Products-Markets, Vertical Integration, Internationalization
5. Information Systems in Organizations
6. Information Systems Strategy versus Organizational Strategy
7. Development of Information Systems Strategy and Competitive Advantage

Teaching methodologies

The Curricular Unit is structured around lectures, which familiarize students with the theoretical body of the Curricular Unit, and practical lessons, that provide consolidation of knowledge and develop skills of application and know-how. Through discussions and exchange of experiences in class related to each subject, rather than merely transmitting information, it is intended to achieve learning that allows each participant to consolidate and deepen his/her base of specific knowledge, being the practical lessons mostly based on practical work and case studies. Thus, whenever possible a participatory approach will be used, focusing on group work rather than individual work.

Assessment methodologies and evidences

Continuous assessment comprises:
• Group Work
• Individual Evaluation Test.

Final assessment also comprises a Group Work and/or a Test.

Bibliography

Dyche, J. (2015), The New IT: How Technology Leaders are Enabling Business Strategy in the Digital Age, McGraw-Hill Education.
Freire, A. (2008), Estratégia -Sucesso em Portugal, 12ª Edição, Lisboa, Editorial Verbo.
Santos, A. (2008), Gestão Estratégica, Conceitos, Modelos e Instrumentos, Lisboa, Escolar Editora.
Ward, J. e Peppard, J. (2016). Strategic Planning for Information Systems, 4th Edition, John Wiley and Sons Ltd.
Wheelen, T. L., Hunger, J. D., Hoffman, A. N., Bamford, C. E. (2015). Concepts in Strategic Management and Business Policy – Globalization, Innovation, and Sustainability, 14th Edition, New Jersey, Pearson.