The unit is core to the Graduate Diploma in Information and Knowledge Management. It aims to present a coherent view of how technology can be deployed to exploit knowledge and structured and unstructured information in organisations. The unit presents a comprehensive model of structural and functional aspect that contribute to a complex understanding of organisational informatics. These concepts are explored through readings, case studies and assignment work.

15 October 2014 - The changes more closely reflect the orientation of the unit and are aligned with the unit name that was changed last year.

14 May, 2013 - The Unit name has been amended to reflect the evolving orientation and content of the unit. Changes to be implemented in Sem 1,2014.

21 May, 2013 - Revised pre-requisites to cater for transition arrangements in relation to the introduction of the new version of the MBIS in 2014.

18/7/13 - Correcting prohibitions. Effective Semester 1 2014.

22/7/13 - Administrative amendment to unit name - changed to sentence case in accordance with University Style Guide.

10/9/13 - Amended objectives on behalf of CE to comply with AQF requirements.

2/9/15 - The Assessment does not conform to the Faculty standard because the learning outcomes are better addressed by the current arrangement. All assessment items are related and closely integrated. The unit is assessed by an individual case study that requires students to research, interpret, analyses and synthesis materials from diverse sources to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and learning within the specific context of their selected case. The case is structured so that tutorial activities provide additional learning relevant to the case study This is further supported by a literature review assessment item and a critical reflection of OI principles and student's individual learning.

23/09/2020 - Admin: Update to include new assessment and teaching approach fields as per Handbook requirements.

Change text to reflect current course and specialisation names.

On successful completion of this unit students should be able to:

• critically evaluate the concept of organisational informatics
• develop socio-technical approaches to organisational informatics practices
• analyse informational practices within organisations
• critique a range of theoretical and disciplinary influences on organisational informatics
• assess the extent to which technology can support informational practices

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This unit present a coherent understanding of informational practices within organisations. It explores the structural and functional aspects that constitute organisational informatics and how these aspects combine to support diverse activities undertaken by organisations. The emphasis is to explore how information, and the ability to exploit it, contributes to corporate memory, enterprise knowledge and innovation in products, services and processes. Particular attention is given to diverse organisational setting to address private and public enterprises as well as third sector organisations.

On-campus and Off-Campus Learning(OCL)

In-semester assessment: 100%

1. Critical review of media article: - 20% - ULO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
2. Portfolio of reflective posts - 30% - ULO: 1, 3, 4
3. Organisational Informatics Case Study - 50% - ULO: 1, 2, 4, 5

Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:

(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:

(b.) Additional requirements (all students):

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