This Assignment assesses the student’s application of the theoretical learning to practical, real
world situations.
Students should identify a problem (s) in an organisation where you are currently working or
previously worked. Identify a need for an information system product (only one information
system product) that helps to solve problem. Do not focus on a problem that has already been
solved. Also do not focus on many problems at the same time.
The following areas should be covered in your assignment:
1. A brief introduction of the organisation selected. Identify a need for an information system
that helps solve a problem.
2. Provide a description of the problem, as much as possible in terms of loss of funding or profit
due to outdated systems use, poor systems, increased customer complaints; specific quality
concerns; high staff turnover; decreased market share.
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3. The problems should then be considered and analysed in terms of material drawn from any
two topics studied as part of this subject. For an example, you may choose to apply cloudbased platform to solve an organisation problem, or use models or concepts related to IS. Try
to choose the topic models/concepts that seem to offer the most useful insights into the
problem. Do not try to deal with many models or concepts.
4. IT plays a strategic role by adding value and providing a competitive advantage through
innovative application of IT. Identify how IT adds business value to your organisation.
5. Design a change program or set of activities and procedures for improvements. The change
program or set of activities or procedures need to ensure that it solves the problem or
improves the situation. You also need to provide a list of recommendations.
6. A report of 1200 to 1500 words summarising your analysis must be submitted on the due date.
Your report must have a cover page duly completed and signed, and it must be fully referenced.
7. Penalty for Late submission: a deduction of 5% of the total mark shall be imposed on each of
the next subsequent days.