Module Title Manage workplace information
Module Code EMPM01
Module Type Compulsory
Related Unit/s EMPU01
Pre-Requisites None
Module Aim(s) To enable the students to:
• Make use of information and information systems to carry out organizational
functions
• Make use of information and information systems to enhance workplace
performance
Learning Outcomes The student will be able to:
• Explain the importance of ICT tools in promoting the productivity of the
organization
• Describes the purpose of establishing ICT tools and strategies in enhancing the
performance at workplace
• Apply Information skills to enhance the productivity of the organization
Learning Content / • Identification of documentation requirements
Topics • Selecting and/or collecting required documentation
• Documentation procedures and methods
• Completing /perfecting documentation
• Reading, interpreting and using equipment/system manuals and specifications
• Interpretation of all applicable laws, policies and procedures relevant to
enterprise
• Computer and information system usage
•
• Mathematical Modelling
• Data Collection Techniques for Market Research
• The range of analytical techniques appropriate for analysis of information
• The influence of human factors on information analysis
• Conducting and recording of performance evaluations
Resources: Equipment, Occupational Tools, Instruments, Equipment, material
Tools & Materials
• Documents on Company policies and procedures
• Calculator
• Computer
• MIS resources
• Software used for information purposes
• Equipment/system manuals and specifications
• Safety signs
• Safety procedures
• Forecasting Software
• Variety of forms, formats used in the organization
Instructional Tools, Instruments, Equipment, material
• Multimedia projector
• Screen
• Flash cards
• Flip charts
• Permanent and white board markers
• Overhead projector
• Printer
• Transparencies
• Colour Printer and scanner
• Safety manuals
• Safety illustrations
Prescribed Texts & / or
References
Teaching/Learning • Discuss/ explain and provide essential theoretical inputs.
Activities • Emphasize the importance of a valid information system in promoting customer
relations - make reference to following - Identification of customer needs.
- Measurement of customer needs and satisfaction.
- Obtaining feedback from customers.
- Recognition and understanding of customer problems and resolution or
timely referral of problem in a manner satisfactory to the customer.
• Application of enterprise policies in satisfying customer needs
• Identifying enterprise Protocols associated with “Customer Services”
• Discuss “Satisfying customer complaints” using information sources available
Assessment and
Type Topic / Activity Weighting
Weighting
30%
Multiple Choice Test Items/ Knowledge on various
Matching and Completion aspects of information
test items and structured management skills at work
essay type questions place
Oral questioning during class 10%
Knowledge on various
room presentations
aspects of information
management skills at work
place
Viva voce 10%
knowledge on application
of information management
skills
Continuous assessment at Use of ICT Tools, Software 50%
work place applications, application of
information management
skills
Duration 50 Hours