Business info system report.

Report on the Application of an Information System in a Specific Business

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This task is the final assessment for the subject and represents 60% of your grade.You must write a report on the application of an information system in a specific business. The task can be done alone or in pairs. If done in pairs, only one person should upload, but both names should appear clearly stated on the cover page.

You should choose a company or organization and investigate a particular information system used by it the system could be an ERP, a transaction processing system, a CRM system, a POS system etc. The work must include business name, sector it operates in and system used (therefore custom-built proprietary systems are not allowed). At the very least, the report must include the problem faced by the company, the software system chosen as a solution and how the system helped resolve the problem. The report could also include information on implementation duration, implementation process or difficulties encountered, possible staff issues faced (e.g. training, redundancy, ethical), post-implementation performance etc. The approach is that of a short case study.

1.Distinguish between the main types of information systems and innovative methods of reducing costs and improving service through management information systems;

2.Discuss ethical, privacy and security issues related to the use of data and technology in today's business environment;

3.Assess challenges related to (1) the adoption of new technology by employees and customers, and (2) the implementation strategy and processes.

	Exceptional 90-100	Good 80-89	Fair 70-79	Marginal fail 60-69	Fail <60
Knowledge (30%)	Student correctly defines and describes the topics of each at all levels demonstrating a full understanding of the essay theme.	Student defines and describes the topics of each key stage, demonstrating a good understanding of the essay theme (may lack a key aspect).	Student makes a fair attempt at defining and describing the topics however details regarding the business in question are missing.	Student makes an attempt at defining and describing the topics, however important details regarding analysis of the business in question are missing	Student fails to correctly define or describe the key elements of the business in question, demonstrating a lack of understanding of the topic.
Critical evaluation (30%)	There is very good evidence of critical appraisal of ideas and concepts, the insights are outstanding.	Evidence of critical appraisal of ideas and evaluation is good.	There is some evidence of critical appraisal of ideas and concepts, but the analysis and insights are rudimentary for this level of study.	There is limited evidence of critical appraisal of ideas and concepts and/or those that are offered are weak	There is no critical appraisal of ideas and concepts and/or those that are offered are weak
Application (30%)	Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with a high degree of effectiveness, providing relevant examples that support points.	Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with considerable effectiveness, providing some relevant examples that make a good attempt at supporting points.	Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with limited effectiveness, few/ irrelevant examples provided.	Applies knowledge, but does so incorrectly with very weak examples.	No application of knowledge. No examples are provided.
Communication (10%)	Uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline with a high effectiveness.	Uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline with considerable effectiveness.	Uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline with some effectiveness.	Uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline with limited effectiveness.	Work is poorly written and/or difficult to understand.