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A. Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify the main areas (and the various types of systems used) where information &
communication technology support large organization.
2. Beware of the organisational, technical and operational issues involved in Enterprise Scale
Systems.
B. Your assignment:
Case Study
ABX is a collegiate university, consisting of the central University with different colleges. The
central University has more than 9,000 students and 900 employees in four (4) faculties which
are the Faculty of Arts and Creative, the Faculty of Business and Law, the Faculty of Computing
and Engineering and the Faculty of Tourism. It also supports academic departments,
administrative departments and libraries. All the departments are equipped with a set of systems
to fulfill the requirements of each operational process.
There are a total of 5 colleges which are self-governing and financially independent institutions,
related to the central University in an integrated system. The central University will provide
support in terms of development of curriculum, the recognition and endorsement of students’
qualifications, activities in moderation and validation.
Part 1: Group
1. Identify and discuss the Information Systems used in the ABX University to facilitate the
operation process.
2. Identify the drawbacks or weaknesses of the current systems or/and processes.
3. If an Enterprise System is introduced to the ABX University, discuss the how can it enhance
the current processes.
C. Breakdown of Marks:
a) Documentation - 10 %
Materials are presented professionally using correct grammar,
punctuation spelling and length. Addressed report guidelines.
b) Research & References - 15 %
Supporting research clearly explained and presented. Thoroughly
GROUP lists references that are relevant to the topic.
(70%)
c) Original Ideas & Critical Thinking - 30%
Clear evidence of original ideas and critical thinking.
d) Argument Coherence - 15%
Paragraphs are in a logical sequence to the whole and flows
logically into the next.
e) Analysis - 20 %
Identification of the stakeholders and system architecture that
INDIVIDUAL fulfilled the requirements.
(30%) f) Presentation & Questions - 10 %
Impression of confidence, simplicity, clarity, structure and time
management of the presentation and ability to answer questions.
a) One project document (hardcopy and softcopy) with a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
b) A presentation (approximately 10-15 minutes) of your assignment in the class.
F. Marking Criteria:
Distinction
Demonstrated comprehensive research with detailed evidence. High level of analysis
performed, exceptional and thorough knowledge and understanding displayed with regard to
application. This includes analysis and evaluation of facts followed by results of evaluation.
Documentation presented in a professional manner, following proper sequencing and flow.
Displayed evidence of critical appraisal.
Credit
Adequate research conducted with fair detail of evidence presented. Moderate level of
understanding, analysis and knowledge displayed. Some level of relevance included in terms of
application. Moderate level of analysis and evaluation of facts followed by results comparison.
Good level of documentation presented. Some level of reflection was evident in the
documentation. Moderate level of critical appraisal.