M I S 7 8 2 - A S S I G N M E N T 1 1 MIS782 Value of Information School of Information Systems & Business Analytics Faculty of Business & Law, Deakin University Assignment 1 Business Value Returns Based On IT Portfolio Analysis Due date: 25/11/2016 at 11:59pm Weight: 25% Word limit: 1500 words Individual/Group: Individual Purpose You are required to develop an understanding of how IT investments could generate business value and improve business' overall competitiveness. Case Study First read the case titled: Rewiring the Enterprise for Digital Innovation: The Case of DBS Bank. Then produce a report that addresses the following questions: 1. Identify the various forms of business returns mentioned in the case study Here you should identify business returns from the case study. Consider, why a particular return is a 'business return' for the organisation. Some returns may be stated explicitly, whereas others may be implicit. We expect logical explanations based on case facts rather than generic descriptions or list of returns. 2. Analyse the returns using IT portfolio as an analytical device This is the main question of the assignment, which shows how well you understand the IT Portfolio theory. It is important to focus on depth of analysis in this question. Ensure that you discuss all parts of the IT portfolio theory, i.e. the four asset classes and ensure you discuss returns as well as risks. Apply the theory - not just a generic discussion as it is outlined in the readings. Ask yourself: "To what extent does this organisation have an IT portfolio, which provides a balanced view of value, return and risk?" 3. Discuss how the returns are measured and whether these measures are credible Consider how returns are measured. Some measures would be stated explicitly in the case whilst others may not. 4. Indicate if the business returns are tangible or intangible. Ensure that your decisions are justified Discuss which parts of the investment are tangible / intangible? How does measurement of the business return relate to tangibility? Provide clear argumentation.M I S 7 8 2 - A S S I G N M E N T 1 2 Report Format The report should be written and presented in a professional matter for the intended audience. Your report structure should contain, as a minimum, the following subheadings:  Introduction  A discussion of various forms of business returns mentioned in the case study  Your analysis using the analytical lens.  A discussion of measures and their credibility  Tangible/intangible nature of returns and justification  Conclusion  List of references  Appendices (if required) For further support information about Report Writing, refer to the following link: http://www.deakin.edu.au/students/study-support/academic-resources/report-writing Submission Details The assignment should be submitted as a Microsoft Word or PDF file with filename FirstName_Surname_A1 (e.g. Peter_Jones_A1.docx). The assignment must be submitted by the due date electronically via CloudDeakin (emailed reports will not be considered a valid form of submission). Academic Misconduct Academic misconduct and plagiarism is subjected to penalties. Plagiarism includes and not limited to:  Copying others' work without appropriate referencing  Re-using assignment material completed by other students  Contracting others to do assessment tasks on your behalf https://www.deakin.edu.au/students/study-support/referencing/academic-integrity Learning Outcomes This assignment assesses the following Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLO) and related Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO): Graduate Learning Outcome (GLO) Unit Learning Outcome (ULO) GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities: appropriate to the level of study related to a discipline or profession. GLO4: Critical Thinking: evaluating information using critical and analytical thinking and judgement ULO1: Critically analyse how information and IT can generate business value and improve the firm's overall competitiveness Extensions No extensions will be considered for this assessment unless a written request is submitted and negotiated with the Unit Chair at least 48 hours before the due date. Assessments submitted late without an extension being granted will not be marked. It is student's responsibility to keep backups of the assignment.