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5BU010 Assignment 2 Brief 2020-21 - 20-06-20 � Faculty of Social Sciences – Assignment 2 Brief for Students – 2020 / 2021 Module code and title 5BU010 Business Intelligence, Information Systems and Digital Capability Module leader Tim Hipkiss Diet First attempt Assessment type Report (Individual) Submission date See Canvas Assessment Submission Link Submission method Electronic submission via Canvas Assessment limits Not exceeding 2,200 words, excluding appendices and references. Assessment weighting 60% 1 | P a g e Authorised: Authorised: FoSS version 1 - Approved by: FAEC November 8th 2016. Ref: 2 Module Assessment Briefing Form Assessment brief (if appropriate, please refer to module assessment briefing document) Case Study Choice: Students should focus their Assessment on the specific Case Study Organisation as shown below:- UK Full Time / Part Time and Online Students: “The UK Retail Industry”. UoW CMDA Students: “Your Employer Organisation” or an Organisation of your Choice. SERCO CMDA Students: “SERCO”. Overseas TNE Students: “The Asian Retail Industry”. Assessment Brief: As an individual student you are required to produce a report entitled: - “A Critical Analysis and Evaluation of the Impact of Information Systems and Digital Capability within the Case Study Organisation” The report should research the use and impact of Information Systems and Digital Capability within the Case Study Organisation. The findings should be analysed and evaluated and then recommendations made for organisational development, service/organisational improvement and opportunities for innovation and growth within the Case Study Organisation in relation to Information Systems and Digital Capability. Report Structure: 1: Introduction 2: Analysis and evaluation of contemporary issues and challenges in the management of Information Systems. 3: Analysis and evaluation of Digital Capability within the Case Study Organisation. 4: Recommendations for organisational development, service/organisational improvements and opportunities for innovation and growth in the Case Study Organisation in relation to Information Systems and Digital Capability. 5: Conclusion The Report should be professionally written and produced and be 2200 words in length. Your report should be guided by relevant theories and concepts and it is important to include academic research to underpin your analysis and critical findings where applicable. Initially refer to appropriate books/ journals from the module guide recommended reading list. Supporting text books, academic papers and case studies should be included and referenced correctly using Harvard referencing. Assessment Criteria (The actual assessment components for this assignment) 2 | P a g e Authorised: Authorised: FoSS version 1 - Approved by: FAEC November 8th 2016. Ref: 2 Module Assessment Briefing Form Additional information for students Criteria • Analysis and evaluation of contemporary issues and challenges in the management of Information Systems. • Analysis of the role of digital capability within the Case Study Organisation • Recommendations for organisational development, service/organisational improvements and opportunities for innovation and growth within the Case Study Organisation in relation to Information Systems and Digital Capability. • Use of English grammar, punctuation, spelling, attention to detail, structuring and presentation of material. • Appropriateness and use of relevant and current literature and thoroughness of referencing and use of Harvard referencing system. Pass mark Undergraduate 40% Performance descriptors in use; • University of Wolverhampton Return of assessments Four working weeks This assessment is testing Module Learning outcomes Tick if tested here LO1 Analyse the application of business intelligence and the impact on organisations. LO2 Assess contemporary issues and challenges on the management of information systems. √ LO3 Analyse the role of digital capability in enterprise. √ CMDA E1 E1.1: Critically evaluate the impact of innovation and digital technologies on organisations. E1.2: Evaluate the use of these for organisational development. E1.3: Review the use of innovation and digital technologies in own organisation and make recommendations and improvement √ CMDA E3 E3.1: Demonstrate the use of qualitative and quantitative analysis of information to identify service/organisational improvements and opportunities for innovation and growth. √ 3 | P a g e Authorised: Authorised: FoSS version 1 - Approved by: FAEC November 8th 2016. Ref: 2 Module Assessment Briefing Form The University’s Learning Information Services have produced a series of guides covering a range of topics to support your studies, and develop your academic skills including a guide to academic referencing http://www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills_for_learning/study_guides.aspx Your module guide and course handbook contain additional and important information regarding; • The required referencing style for your assignment.* Whilst many modules require referencing in accordance with the Harvard Referencing convention, some modules – for example those within the School of Law – require Oxford Referencing. Please familiarise yourself with the requirements of your module. • Submission of your work • Marking, feedback and moderation in accordance with the University of Wolverhampton Assessment Handbook • Extensions on submission dates * • Additional support * • Academic conduct with regards to cheating, collusion or plagiarism * • Links to appropriate sources of relevant information * * Further information regarding these and other policies can be accessed through your student portal on wlv.ac.uk. Always keep a copy of your work and a file of working papers The requirement to keep a file of working papers is important. There may be circumstances where it is difficult to arrive at a mark for your work. If this is the case, you may be asked to submit your file and possibly meet with your tutor to answer questions on your submission. When you submit your work you will be required to sign an important declaration confirming that: • The submission is your own work • Any material you have used has been acknowledged and appropriately referenced • You have not allowed another student to have access to your work • The work has not been submitted previously. The following information is important when: • Preparing for your assignment • Checking your work before you submit it • Interpreting feedback on your work after marking. Module Learning Outcomes Module Learning Outcomes are specific to this module, and are set when the module was validated. Assessment Criteria The module Learning Outcomes tested by this assignment, and precise criteria against which your work will be marked are outlined in your assessment brief. Performance Descriptors Performance descriptors indicate how marks will be arrived at against each of the assessment criteria. The descriptors indicate the likely characteristics of work that is marked within the percentage bands indicated. To help you further: • Re-sit opportunities are available for students who are unable to take the first sit opportunity, or who need to re take any component. • Refer to the VLE topic for contact details of your module leader / tutor, tutorial inputs, recommended reading and other sources, etc. Resit details will also appear on the VLE module topic. • The University’s Learning Information Services offer support and guidance to help you with your studies and develop your academic skills http://www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills_for_learning/study_guides.aspx 4 | P a g e Authorised: Authorised: FoSS version 1 - Approved by: FAEC November 8th 2016. Ref: 2 Module Assessment Briefing Form http://www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills_for_learning/study_guides.aspx http://www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills_for_learning/study_guides.aspx � FoSS Generic Assessment Performance Descriptors Based on – University Performance Descriptors (updated September 2015) Note that these are generic descriptors that apply mainly, though not exclusively, to written academic work. The relevant performance descriptors for the appropriate level (as below) should appear in the module guide. Any further module-specific assessment criteria, such as number of words, should be clearly stated in the assignment brief. The pass rate at levels 3 -6 = 40% Level 5 90-100 % Exceptionally detailed and original response to the assignment, with critical use of independently sourced contextual material.
Outstanding demonstration of linked understanding of relevant theory, concepts and models. Extremely well structured with high level of analysis. No obvious errors in referencing or grammar or syntax as appropriate. 80-89% Very full, independent response to the assignment with totally relevant material which is well beyond any module input, demonstrating independent study. Excellent understanding and application of relevant theory, concepts and models. Very clear logical structure. Very few errors in referencing or grammar or syntax as appropriate. 70-79% Full response to the assignment with all content relevant and focused. Very good understanding of relevant theory, concepts and models. Application of appropriate theory to examples/practice, demonstrating a rigorous approach to a variety of ideas, contexts and frameworks. Few errors in referencing or grammar or syntax as appropriate. 5 | P a g e Authorised: Authorised: FoSS version 1 - Approved by: FAEC November 8th 2016. Ref: 2 Module Assessment Briefing Form 60-69% Answers most if not all detailed aspects of the question. Content mainly relevant and accurate. Good knowledge and understanding of relevant theory and concepts and application of theoretical models. Evidence of a developing appreciation of contextual issues. Some small repeated errors in referencing or grammar or syntax as appropriate 50-59% Main issues addressed and solid attempt to answer question. Some relevant content applied. Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant theory and concepts and identification of main issues Some repeated errors in referencing or grammar or syntax as