Scribd
Upload
149 views

ISDT Assignment Question

This document outlines an assignment for students to analyze an organization's use of information systems. Students are asked to: 1) Analyze the company's current market position and IT transformation using models like Porter's Five Forces or the Strategic Grid. 2) Recommend a new information system for the organization and analyze suitable acquisition methods using a SWOT analysis to compare at least two options. 3) The report will be graded based on documentation quality, analysis, research, original ideas, argument coherence, and presentation skills. Distinction requires comprehensive research and high-level analysis, while a pass requires low-level research and basic understanding.

Uploaded by

Joshua Jebaraj Joseph
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as DOC, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
149 views

ISDT Assignment Question

This document outlines an assignment for students to analyze an organization's use of information systems. Students are asked to: 1) Analyze the company's current market position and IT transformation using models like Porter's Five Forces or the Strategic Grid. 2) Recommend a new information system for the organization and analyze suitable acquisition methods using a SWOT analysis to compare at least two options. 3) The report will be graded based on documentation quality, analysis, research, original ideas, argument coherence, and presentation skills. Distinction requires comprehensive research and high-level analysis, while a pass requires low-level research and basic understanding.

Uploaded by

Joshua Jebaraj Joseph
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as DOC, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 3

Information System Development Trends Page 1 of 3

Intake :

Lecturer :

Hand-out :

Hand-in :

________________________________________________________________________

A. Your assignment:
Select an organization of your own choice located anywhere in the world and take a
close look at how the organization operates by conducting detailed analysis of the
organization and / or speaking to any representative of the organization. Your task is
to prepare a discussion document for the board of directors. This should be a formal
report that includes full referencing of material used. You should include:

1. Discuss the company’s current market and transformation due to its IT


position using appropriate academic models as below:
a. Choose between Strategic Grid (Application Portfolio Management) or
Porter’s Five Forces to discuss on company’s current market.
b. Transformation Graph to discuss on the company’s transformation due
to IT position
2. Make clear, to the directors, which acquisition methods is/are the most suitable
in acquiring new Information System for the organization. Recommend a new IS
to the organization, then by using a SWOT, perform an analysis on which
acquisition method is most suitable for the new IS (You may choose at least
two acquisition methods to compare). Full discussion of any assumptions made.

B. Breakdown of Marks

INDIVIDUAL

a) Documentation 10 %
Materials are presented professionally using correct grammar, punctuation
spelling and length. Addressed report guidelines.

b) Analysis 10 %
Company background and current situation analysis.

c) Research & References 10 %


Supporting research clearly explained and presented. Thoroughly lists references
that are relevant to the topic.

a) Original Ideas & Critical Thinking 25%

Level 2 Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation 5/22/2019


Information System Development Trends Page 2 of 3

Clear evidence of original ideas and critical thinking.

d) Argument Coherence 20 %
Paragraphs are in a logical sequence to the whole and flows logically into the
next.

e) Presentation & Questions 25 %


Impression of confidence, simplicity, clarity, structure and time management of
the presentation and ability to answer questions.

C. Marking Criteria:

Distinction

Demonstrated comprehensive research with detailed evidence. High level of analysis


performed, exceptional and thorough knowledge and understanding displayed with
regard to application. This includes analysis and evaluation of facts followed by
results of evaluation. Documentation presented in a professional manner, following
proper sequencing and flow. Displayed evidence of critical appraisal.

Credit

Adequate research conducted with fair detail of evidence presented. Moderate level of
understanding, analysis and knowledge displayed. Some level of relevance included
in terms of application. Moderate level of analysis and evaluation of facts followed by
results comparison. Good level of documentation presented. Some level of reflection
was evident in the documentation. Moderate level of critical appraisal.

Pass

Low level research conducted. Some evidence of research displayed. Basic level of
understanding and knowledge analysis displayed. Satisfactory level of
documentation. No evaluation and analysis of facts, no results comparison performed
Satisfactory or low level of reflection displayed. No level of critical appraisal
demonstrated.

D. Report Guidelines:

a) Your report should be a maximum of 3000 words


b) Line spacing: 1.5 lines
c) Font Size: 12 (except titles and headings)
d) Font Type: Times New Roman
e) Paragraph: Justified

Level 2 Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation 5/22/2019


Information System Development Trends Page 3 of 3

E. Submission:

Details of what is to be submitted:

a) One project document (hardcopy and softcopy).


b) You are required to present (approximately10 minutes) of your assignment in
the class.
c) Submission deadline:

Level 2 Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation 5/22/2019

You might also like