ASSIGNMENT BRIEF
Objective
This assessment will evaluate students’ ability to:
Apply concepts from Business Information Systems to real-world organisational
Analyse how information systems contribute to business operations and decision-
Propose innovative solutions to business challenges using information system
Instructions
Case Scenario:
You are hired as a consultant for a mid-sized retail company that is struggling with inefficient inventory management, customer dissatisfaction, and a slow decision-making process. The company wants to leverage information systems to improve its operations and gain a competitive edge.
Tasks:
Information Systems Analysis (500 words)
Identify and describe three types of information systems (from the topics covered in class) that would help the company address its challenges.
Explain how these systems will contribute to improving specific business processes and decision-making within the company.
2. Innovation and Change Management (300 words)
Suggest one innovative technology or strategy (e.g., IoT, cloud computing, or business intelligence) that the company should adopt.
Discuss how Lewins Change Model can be applied to manage the transition
3. Recommendations and Conclusion (200 words)
Provide two practical recommendations for ensuring the successful implementation of the proposed systems and strategies.
Summarise the expected outcomes if these solutions are implemented
Assessment Criteria:
As detailed in the assessment rubric
RUBRICS
Criteria
HD (85% and above)
D (75 84%)
C (65 74%)
P (50 64%)
F (0- 49%)
Understanding of the concepts
15%
Demonstrates a clear and comprehensive understanding of the impact of IT and IS in organisations
Shows a strong understanding of the role and impact of IT and IS in organisations. Most concepts are explained clearly and thoroughly
Demonstrates a good understanding of the role and impact of IT and IS in organisations. Some concepts may lack depth
or clarity.
Shows a basic understanding of the role and impact of IT and IS in
organisations. Explanations are superficial or incomplete
Demonstrates little to no understanding of the role and impact of IT and IS in organisations. Explanations are unclear or
incorrect
Application of knowledge
20%
Applies theoretical concepts to the provided case study with exceptional insight and creativity. Examples are highly relevant and well-
integrated
Applies theoretical concepts to the provided case study
effectively. Examples are relevant and well- integrated.
Applies theoretical concepts to the provided case study with some effectiveness. Examples are relevant but may lack
integration.
Applies theoretical concepts to the provided
case study superficially. Examples are present but may be incomplete or
irrelevant.
Fails to apply theoretical concepts to the provided
case study. Examples are missing or irrelevant
Critical Analysis
25%
Provides an in-depth analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of IT and IS solutions. Arguments are
well-supported with evidence.
Provides a thorough analysis of the advantages and
disadvantages of IT and IS solutions. Most arguments are well- supported with
evidence.
Provides a reasonable analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of IT and IS solutions. Some arguments may lack support.
Provides a basic analysis
of the advantages and disadvantages of IT and
IS solutions.
Arguments
are superficial and lack
support.
Provides little to no analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of IT and IS solutions.
Arguments are unsupported
Clarity and Coherence
30%
Report is exceptionally clear, well-organised, and logically structured. Arguments flow seamlessly.
Report is clear, well- organised, and logically structured. Arguments flow well.
Report is generally clear and organised, with a logical structure. Some arguments may lack coherence
Report is somewhat clear but may be disorganised
or lack a logical structure.
Arguments are often
unclear.
Report is unclear, disorganised, and lacks a logical structure.
Arguments are incoherent
or missing
Referencing
10%
Summarizes the All sources are cited and referenced correctly using
Harvard style.
Most sources are cited and
referenced correctly using Harvard style
Some sources are cited and referenced correctly
using Harvard style.
Few sources are cited
and referenced correctly
using Harvard style.
