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Explain the principles of business and the role of information technology 114050 PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD This unit standard is intended: To provide conceptual knowledge of the areas covered For those working in, or entering the workplace in the area of Information Technology As additional knowledge for those wanting to understand the areas covered People credited with this unit standard are able to: Describe fundamental business concepts Describe systems theory with respect to information systems Explain how IT can be used in business Explain the relationship between a business and its data requirements The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area. LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING The credit value of this unit is based on a person having the prior knowledge and skills to: Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental Communication Skills at NQF Level 4 Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental Mathematics (at least NQF Level 3) NC: IT: SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT AUTHOR: LEARNER MANUAL REL DATE: 27/01/2020 REV DATE: 01/01/2023 DOC REF: 48872 LM MOD 2 V-1 PAGE 68 INDEX Competence Requirements Page Unit Standard 114050 alignment index Here you will find the different outcomes explained which you need to be 70 proved competent in, in order to complete the Unit Standard 114050. Unit Standard 114050 72 Describe fundamental business concepts 75 Describe systems theory with respect to information systems 86 Explain how IT can be used in business 96 Explain the relationship between a business and its information needs 108 Self-assessment Once you have completed all the questions after being facilitated, you need to check the progress you have made. If you feel that you are competent in the areas mentioned, you may tick the blocks, if however you feel that you 119 require additional knowledge, you need to indicate so in the block below. Show this to your facilitator and make the necessary arrangements to assist you to become competent. NC: IT: SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT AUTHOR: LEARNER MANUAL REL DATE: 27/01/2020 REV DATE: 01/01/2023 DOC REF: 48872 LM MOD 2 V-1 PAGE 69 Unit Standard 114050 – Alignment Index SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND RELATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA SO 1 Describe fundamental business concepts The description distinguishes types of business organisations. Range: Sole trader, AC 1 Partnership, Limited Co, Private Co, Public Ltd Company. The description outlines the common objectives within which businesses operate. AC 2 Range: Buying & Selling activity, Profit, Charity, Social Clubs AC 3 The description outlines the environment within which businesses operate SO 2 Describe systems theory with respect to information systems The description defines the concept of a system. Range: A "whole" composed of AC 1 "parts" in an orderly arrangement according to a plan. The description identifies theoretical components of a system. Range: Input - AC 2 Process - Output The description distinguishes types of information systems. Range: Transaction Processing System (TPS), Knowledge Work System (KWS), Management AC 3 Information Systems(MIS), Decision Support Systems(DSS), Management/Executive Support Systems(ESS) (any three types) SO 3 Explain how IT can be used in business AC 1 The explanation identifies the purpose of computer applications in business. AC 2 The explanation outlines the functions of computer applications in business AC 3 The explanation illustrates the effects of IT on business systems SO 4 Explain the relationship between a business and its information needs The explanation distinguishes data and information. Range: Data is raw AC 1 unprocessed material. Information is processed data. The explanation outlines the role of information in decision making. Range: AC 2 Communication, Price control, Quality control, Marketing, Business performance The explanation identifies the main threats to data security and integrity. AC 3 Range: Unauthorised access, Viruses, Disgruntled staff (sabotage) The explanation identifies the sub-systems that make up a business and the information needs associated with each sub-system. Range: HR (employment), AC 4 Production (manufacture), Marketing (branding), Financial (cash flow), Administration (general) (any two) NC: IT: SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT AUTHOR: LEARNER MANUAL REL DATE: 27/01/2020 REV DATE: 01/01/2023 DOC REF: 48872 LM MOD 2 V-1 PAGE 70 CRITICAL CROSS FIELD OUTCOMES UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING Work effectively with others as a member of an organisation. UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING Organise and manage him/her self and his/her activities responsibly and effectively. UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING Collect, analyse, organise, and critically evaluate information. UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and or language skills in the modes of oral and/ or written persuasion when engaging with systems development. UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exists in isolation ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 1. Performance of all elements is to be carried out in accordance with organisation standards and procedures, unless otherwise stated. Organisation standards and procedures may cover: quality assurance, documentation, security, communication, health and safety, and personal behaviour. An example of the standards expected is the standards found in ISO 9000 Certified Organisations. 2. Performance of all elements complies with the laws of South Africa, especially with regard to copyright, privacy, health and safety, and consumer rights. 3. All activities must comply with any policies, procedures and requirements of the organisations involved, the ethical codes of relevant professional bodies and any relevant legislative and/ or regulatory requirements. 4. Performance of all elements should be performed with a solid understanding of the use of development tools needed in the areas applicable to the unit standard. Examples of such tools are, but is not limited to CASE tools, programming language editors with syntax checking, program source version control systems systems. NC: IT: SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT AUTHOR: LEARNER MANUAL REL DATE: 27/01/2020 REV DATE: 01/01/2023 DOC REF: 48872 LM MOD 2 V-1 PAGE 71 All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. 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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: Explain the principles of business and the role of information technology SAQA ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE 114050 Explain the principles of business and the role of information technology ORIGINATOR SGB Information Systems and Technology FIELD SUBFIELD Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Information Technology and Computer Sciences Sciences ABET BAND UNIT TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS Undefined Regular Level 5 Level TBA: Pre-2009 was 4 L5 REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START REGISTRATION END SAQA DECISION DATE DATE NUMBER Reregistered 2018-07-01 2023-06-30 SAQA 06120/18 LAST DATE FOR LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT ENROLMENT 2024-06-30 2027-06-30 PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD This unit standard is intended: To provide conceptual knowledge of the areas covered For those working in, or entering the workplace in the area of Information Technology As additional knowledge for those wanting to understand the areas covered People credited with this unit standard are able to: Describe fundamental business concepts Describe systems theory with respect to information systems Explain how IT can be used in business Explain the relationship between a business and its data requirements The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area. LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING The credit value of this unit is based on a person having the prior knowledge and skills to: Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental Communication Skills at NQF Level 4 Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental Mathematics (at least NQF Level 3) Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 Describe fundamental business concepts. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 1. The description distinguishes types of business organisations. ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE Sole trader, Partnership, Limited Co, Private Co, Public Ltd Company. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 2. The description outlines the common objectives within which businesses operate. ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE Buying & Selling activity, Profit, Charity, Social Clubs. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 3. The description outlines the environment within which businesses operate. NC: IT: SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT AUTHOR: LEARNER MANUAL REL DATE: 27/01/2020 REV DATE: 01/01/2023 DOC REF: 48872 LM MOD 2 V-1 PAGE 72 SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 Describe systems theory with respect to information systems. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 1. The description defines the concept of a system. ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE A "whole" composed of "parts" in an orderly arrangement according to a plan. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 2. The description identifies