Module Learning Outcomes Assessed

MLO1 Demonstrate knowledge of the main theories and practices in Business Information Systems, applied to a broad range of structured business scenarios, to work effectively in a data-driven environment

MLO2 Analyse traditional and modern business information system models exhibiting an understanding of established system types and their expected functionality

MLO6 Recognise ethical and legal practices in the exploitation of information systems

Assignment Description

You are required to do a reaction paper to the “Algorithms Rule Us All” documentary that is centered on the ethics of big data, algorithms and automated decision-making, privacy issues, and personal identity protection problems.

In the analysis, among the topics of your choice, you are required to specifically address the following questions that arise from watching the documentary:

• Big Data – is it a solution or a curse for us?
• In contrast, is Big Data a solution or a curse for the companies that use it?
• What are the ethical issues arising from replacing manual decision-making with algorithms?