CFPBUS006 Integrated Professional Skills in the Digital Age

In the main body of your submission you must give credit to authors on whose research your work is based. Append to your submission a reference list that indicates the books, articles, etc. that you have read or quoted in order to complete this assignment (e.g. for books: surname of author and initials, year of publication, title of book, edition, publisher: place of publication).

Please include the following statement on the title page of the submitted assignment, followed by your name:     

I declare that this assignment is all my own work and that I have acknowledged all materials used from the published or unpublished works of other people. All references have been duly cited.

The Internet has many important applications, of which, e-commerce and m-commerce have become a few of the mostly used services online.

You are required to write a report on the following topic:

·Compare and contrast between the positive and negative aspects of services and products being sold online and offline.

·It has become very common for an individual to use, and businesses to provide, several online services, which need to have a separate credentials. It could be difficult and challenging sometimes to manage several online accounts with usernames and passwords. However, there are certain tools available to keep the passwords and manage them efficiently. Discuss any two tools and recommend one of them with justification.

·Due to COVID-19 pandemic, many Governments around the world, have planned and developed Track and Trace Apps for different mobile platforms. Select any two of them, discuss how they function, then compare and contrast their features, applications, suitability etc. Do you think, they have added any value to the society? Justify your answer.

This assessment addresses LO1, LO2, LO3 and LO4:

LO1: Understand the key terms and considerations associated with using the internet

LO2: Take responsibility for personal security and privacy when using the internet

LO3: Develop online research skills

LO4: Develop digital communication skills

Further points:

·It is expected that you use current peer-reviewed journals and articles to ensure that you have an in-depth understanding of your topic particularly for the Literature Review.

·There must be sufficient linkage between theory and practice.

·Harvard style of references should be used.

Please note the following when completing your written project:

1.Writing: Written in English in an appropriate business/academic style

2.Focus: Focus only on the tasks set in the assignment.

3.Length: 2000 to 3000 words [with +/- of 10%]

4.Document format: Report

5.Ensure a clear title, course, and ID number is on a cover/title slide

Research: Research should use reliable and relevant sources of information on the Internet ONLY. At least EIGHT references must be provided.

Work which fulfils all the criteria of the grade below, but at an exceptional standard.

Work of distinguished quality which is based on a rigorous and broad knowledge base, and demonstrating sustained ability to analyse, synthesise, evaluate and interpret concepts, principles and data within field of study, using defined principles, techniques and/or standard formats and applications.  This will form the basis for the development of sound arguments and judgements appropriate to the field of study/ assessment task.  There will be strong evidence of competence across a range of specialised skills, using them to plan, develop and evaluate problem solving strategies, and of the capability to operate autonomously and self-evaluate with guidance in varied structured contexts. Outputs will be communicated effectively, accurately and reliably.

Work of very good quality which displays most but not all of the criteria for the grade above.

Work of highly commendable quality which clearly fulfils the criteria for the grade below, but shows a greater degree of capability in relevant intellectual/subject/key skills.

Work of commendable quality based on a strong factual/conceptual knowledge base for the field of study, including an assured grasp of concepts and principles, together with effective deployment of skills relevant to the discipline and assessment task.  There will be clear evidence of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and application, and the ability to work effectively within defined guidelines to meet defined objectives.  There will be consistent evidence of capability in all relevant subject based and key skills, including the ability to self-evaluate and work autonomously under guidance and to use effectively specified standard techniques in appropriate contexts.

Work of good quality which contains most, but not all of the characteristics of the grade above.

Work which clearly fulfils all the criteria of the grade below, but shows a greater degree of capability in relevant intellectual/subject/key skills.

Work of sound quality based on a firm factual/ conceptual knowledge base for the field of study, demonstrating a good grasp of relevant principles/concepts, together with the ability to organise and communicate effectively.  The work may be rather standard, but will be mostly accurate and provide some evidence of the ability to analyse, synthesise, evaluate and apply standard methods/techniques, under guidance. There will be no serious omissions or inaccuracies.  There will be good evidence of ability to take responsibility for own learning, to operate with limited autonomy in predictable defined contexts, selecting and using relevant techniques, and to demonstrate competence in relevant key skills.