Unit Information (SASS)
MNG93211 – Managing Information Systems (online) – SP4 / 2018
Assessment 2 & Assessment 3 –
Systems Implementation Proposal
Assessment 2 - Part A of Systems Implementation Proposal
Due: Sunday 29 July 2018
Length: 2,000 words
Weighting: 30%
Assessment 3 - Part B of Systems Implementation Proposal
Due: Sunday 12 August 2018
Length: 3,000 words
Weighting: 40%
Assessment topic
The purpose of Assessment 2 and Assessment 3 is to evaluate your ability to develop
a comprehensive implementation proposal for an information system that uses a
systems approach.
The proposal should be targeted at a potential ‘sponsor’ organisation (your workplace)
that will need to be convinced of the appropriateness and effectiveness of the proposed
new system.
Part A of the proposal (Assessment 2) focuses on understanding your organization (or
the organization you have chosen) and exploring the opportunity for IS/IT improvement
(e.g., selecting an information system to support organizational’s strategic objectives)
while Part B of the proposal (Assessment 3) focuses on designing and implementing the
chosen system.
Choose an information system (e.g., ERP systems, CRM systems, SCM Systems,
Management Information Systems, Decision Support Systems, Executive Information
Systems, Enterprise Portals, Data Warehouse & Data Mining Applications, Enterprise
Collaboration Systems, Knowledge Management Systems, among others) that you have
studied in this unit. Alternatively, you may wish to combine features of several systems.
For the purposes of both Part A and Part B of the proposal, the IS/IT improvement
should not focus on Apps, mobile devices, social media or similar aspects. If you are
unsure, then consult your tutor.
Your assignment should describe the steps of the Systems Development Life Cycle
(SDLC) discussed in Topic 3 of the subject. The proposed system must address an
identifiable problem/opportunity that exists in the sponsor organisation (your
workplace) and relate to particular aspects of the organisation’s overall strategic
directions. It is important that you select the features of your system carefully and
justify your selection. Do not just use (be critical of the use of) the standard features of a
commercially available software package. For the purposes of this assignment, try to
keep the system that you are proposing to a manageable size.
Your proposed system could help the ‘sponsor’ organisation by:
improving an existing manual information system
introducing a new information system
creating a new business opportunity
improving organisational productivity.
The sponsor is generally a senior person within the organisation who has the authority
to approve such projects.
Format for Assessment 2
The format of the formal assignment will be:
Title page
Table of contents
Introduction
Body of your assignment with suitable headings and subheadings
Conclusions
Reference list (Harvard referencing style is required)
Appendices (including a background of the organisation for your unit assessor!).
References: Harvard Referencing Style is required in this subject. Please visit SCU
Li
ary website for information (URL:
http:
www.scu.edu.au/li
ary/finding_info/citing_info.html). You can also contact SCU
li
arians for assistance.
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ary/finding_info/citing_info.html
Marking criteria for Assessment 2
Category Specific criteria Maximum
marks
MC 1: Content – clear
understanding of issues
(20 Marks)
Description of organisational context (good
ief description of the
organisation (e.g., industry, visions, missions, business processes)) 2
Discussion of its internal and external operating environments 6
Clearly identify the problem/opportunity for IS/IT 4
Clearly justify your choice of the proposed system (including
cost
enefit analysis plus at least one other feasibility studies); Clearly
explain how the information system that you are proposing will support
the strategic goals of the organisation 8
MC 2: Quality
(4 marks)
Quality of content (use of study materials; use of proper terminology;
depth; originality) 4
MC 3: Use of multiple sources of
information and Referencing
(3 Marks)
Good research effort evidenced by at least 10 references from a variety
of sources; Good integration of references into your discussion; Proper
practice of in-text citation and provision of all the cited references in
the reference list via applying Harvard Referencing Style 3
MC 4: Communication and
Presentation
(3 Marks)
Good structure of the report; Professionally formatted and presented;
Being able to clearly express ideas; Clarity of communication with good
flow, reasoning and argument; Concise but not over simplifying;
Spelling and grammar (use of spell-Checker!) 3
Total marks 30
Format for Assessment 3
The format of the formal assessment will be:
Covering letter to sponsor
Title page
Table of contents
Executive summary (1 page)
Introduction
Body of your assignment with suitable headings and subheadings
Conclusions
Reference list (Harvard referencing style is required)
Appendices (including a background of the organisation for your unit assessor!).
References: Harvard Referencing Style is required in this subject. Please visit SCU
Li
ary website for information (URL:
http:
www.scu.edu.au/li
ary/finding_info/citing_info.html). You can also contact SCU
li
arians for assistance.
Marking criteria for Assessment 3
Category Specific criteria Maximum
marks
MC 1: Content – clear
understanding of issues
(30 Marks)
Present system analysis and functional specifications for the intended
system (a managerial viewpoint is sufficient) 8
Explain how the system will be developed, tested and implemented 10
Discuss post-implementation activities 3
Discuss project management, risk management and change
management associated with the implementation 9
MC 2: Quality
(4 marks)
Quality of content (use of study materials; use of proper terminology;
depth; originality) 4
MC 3: Use of multiple sources of
information and Referencing
(3 Marks)
Good research effort evidenced by using references from a variety of
sources; Good integration of references into your discussion; Proper
practice of in-text citation and provision of all the cited references in
the reference list via applying Harvard Referencing Style 3
MC 4: Communication and
Presentation
(3 Marks)
Good structure of the report; Professionally formatted and presented;
Being able to clearly express ideas; Clarity of communication with good
flow, reasoning and argument; Concise but not over simplifying;
Spelling and grammar (use of spell-Checker!) 3
Total marks 40
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