Programme: various Module Code: MO0360 Module Title: Innovation and IT in supply chains Distributed on: Beginning of the semester Submission Time and Date: Group assignment: week 10 at presentation session Individual assignment: 7:15pm, 05 Jan 2017 (HK Time) Word Limit: Group presentation: NA Individual assignment: 3,000 words Weighting FIRSTSIT: ONE group presentation, which accounts for 25% and ONE individual assignment, which accounts for 75% of the total mark for this module. Submission of Assessment Students are to submit individual assignment hardcopy to SPEED office in HHB and softcopy via Turnitin. It is your responsibility to ensure that your assignment arrives before the submission deadline stated above.See the University policy on late submission of work (the relevant extract is set out below). Please note that assignments are subject to anonymous marking. Your name should only appear in the name box on the assignment submission cover sheet. Electronic Management of Assessment (EMA): Please note if your assignment is submitted electronically it will be submitted online via Turnitin by the given deadline. You will find a Turnitin link on the module's eLP site. Instructions on Assessment: 只幫手做part 2 , total 3000字 (Task one 1500字 & Task two 1500字) The assessment for this module is comprised of two parts. You MUST complete both parts. Part 1: The first part is a group presentation, which accounts for 25% of the module mark. These presentations will be based on case studies, which will be provided to you two weeks prior to the actual presentation day. Presentations will take place during the seminars of the semester. Part 2: The second part is an individual assignment, which accounts for 75% of the module mark. In this part of the assessment you have to write a 3000 word long reportexplaining and discussing the following (you MUST do both tasks). Task 1 for Part 2: Critically evaluate, discuss as well as compare and contrast the "knowledge-as-possession view" and the "knowledge-as-practice view". Furthermore, discuss the meaning of these two schools of thought in relation to managing innovation in supply chains, whilst relating this to some of the innovation and relationship management concepts discussed in the lectures and seminars throughout this module. You must use examples from different organisations of your choice to supplement your discussion. Word limit: 1200 words Marks allocation: 80 / 100 要解釋兩個view既定義 , 每個view 一個theory做support , 隻系而part只會得兩個 APA reference <<<大約200 - 300字  兩個view既定義,對比 ,好壞,正反…… 然後搵兩間公司(Walmart / Zara / B&Q or other) 既case都存有兩個view既 ,再將兩間公司同innovation supply chain 排鉤去講番點解,而兩間公司case都同樣有兩個view and related supply chain從而 discus…. 每間公司講大約400 - 500字 , 每間公司搵一份Article 做reference <<< 隻系而part最多只會得兩個reference "knowledge-as-possession view" = 有人教,從人地身上拎既資料 …或者從從人地教你 , 你再教返人 (Database Keywords: Training / SOP / Guidelines….) "knowledge-as-practice view" = 冇人教你 , 自己試既 or 有人教你 , 然後你去實行…. (Database Keywords: Experience / Testing / Guidelines / Executing / implementation….) 可以搜尋Supply Chan Best practice: Cross docking / VMI ….再睇睇邊d Article 有講公司上既supply chain 有而兩個view Introduction and conclusion <<<大約200字 Abstract <<<<<<大約100字 Presentation and abstract: Please pay particular attention to the structure of your report, the English language, and referencing. Presentation format: Structured business report Abstract: You must write an abstract. Word limit for the abstract: 100 words. Marks allocation: 10 / 100 Introduction and conclusion: Word limit: 200 words Marks allocation: 10 / 100 Task 2 for Part 2: Critically evaluate and discuss the role of information technology (IT) in a supply chain of your choice. Please analyse the information technologies adopted in your chosen supply chain and critically discuss the impact of these systems on supply chain performance.  要搵一間用左IT既公司 (RFID / EDP / EDI…….) 去講點樣影響到supply chain , 主要系講IT點影響supply chain benefits <<< 可用我已搵了的Article (Walmart RFID / supermarket RFID)去講 <<< 約1200字 (所以part 2 應該得一個APA reference) 會帶來咩Benefits ? For example: 1) 令手動轉為自動化 …. 2) 為supply chain 由一個層次提升一個更高既層次 ….. 3) 提升同Partner (Supplier or contractor etc) 既relationship…. 4) 令到supply chain更方便 5) 更依賴性  IT 系一間公司扮演咩角色? Role of IT Introduction and conclusion: = around 200wrods Presentation and abstract: = around 300words Remark: DataBase Linking: http://weblib.cpce-polyu.edu.hk ID:15003490b Password: Tcw@1504 Word limit: 1200 words Marks allocation: 80 / 100 Presentation and abstract: Please pay particular attention to the structure of your report, the English language, and referencing. Presentation format: Structured business report Abstract: You must write an abstract. Word limit for the abstract: 100 words. Marks allocation: 10 / 100 Introduction and conclusion: Word limit: 200 words Marks allocation: 10 / 100 Late submission of work Where coursework is submitted without approval, after the published hand-in deadline, the following penalties will apply. For coursework submitted up to 1 working day (24 hours) after the published hand-in deadline without approval, 10% of the total marks available for the assessment (i.e.100%) shall be deducted from the assessment mark. For clarity: a late piece of work that would have scored 65%, 55% or 45% had it been handed in on time will be awarded 55%, 45% or 35% respectively as 10% of the total available marks will have been deducted. The Penalty does not apply to Pass/Fail Modules, i.e. there will be no penalty for late submission if assessments on Pass/Fail are submitted up to 1 working day (24 hours) afterthe published hand-in deadline. Coursework submitted more than 1 working day (24 hours) after the published hand-in deadline without approval will be regarded as not having been completed. A mark of zero will be awarded for the assessment and the module will be failed, irrespective of the overall module mark. For clarity: if the original hand-in time on working day A is 12noon the 24 hour late submission allowance will end at 12noon on working day B. These provisions apply to all assessments, including those assessed on a Pass/Fail basis. Word limits and penalties If the assignment is within +10% of the stated word limit no penalty will apply. The word count is to be declared on the front page of your assignment and the assignment cover sheet. The word count does not include: • Title and Contents page • Reference list • Appendices • Appropriate tables, figures and illustrations • Glossary • Bibliography • Quotes from interviews and focus groups. Please note, in text citations [e.g. (Smith, 2011)] and direct secondary quotations [e.g. "dib-dab nonsense analysis" (Smith, 2011 p.123)] are INCLUDED in the word count. If this word count is falsified, students are reminded that under ARNA page 30 Section 3.4 this will be regarded as academic misconduct. If the word limit of the full assignment exceeds the +10% limit, 10% of the mark provisionally awarded to the assignment will be deducted. For example: if the assignment is worth 70 marks but is above the word limit by more than 10%, a penalty of 7 marks will be imposed, giving a final mark of 63. Students must retain an electronic copy of this assignment (including ALL appendices) and it must be made available within 24hours of them requesting it be submitted. Note: For those assessments or partial assessments based on calculation, multiple choice etc., marks will be gained on an accumulative basis. In these cases, marks allocated to each section will be made clear. Time limits and penalties for presentations The time allocated for the presentation must be adhered to. At the end of this time, the presentation will be stopped and will be marked based on what has been delivered within the time limit. Academic Misconduct The Assessment Regulations for Northumbria Awards (ARNA) contain the Regulations and procedures applying to cheating, plagiarism and other forms of academic misconduct. The full policy is available at: http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/sd/central/ar/qualitysupport/asspolicies/ You are reminded that plagiarism, collusion and other forms of academic misconduct as referred to in the Academic Misconduct procedure of the assessment regulations are taken very seriously by Newcastle Business School. Assignments in which evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct is found may receive a mark of zero. Mapping to Programme Goals and Objectives This assessment will contribute directly to the following Postgraduate programme goals and objectives Goal One: Be independent, reflective critical thinkers x 1. Demonstrate awareness of their personal strengths and weaknesses through critical reflective practice. x 2. Understand and challenge personal patterns of thinking and behaving. Goal Two: Be culturally and ethically aware x 1. Demonstrate their ability to work in diverse groups and teams. 2. Reflect on their own ethical values. Goal Three: Have developed leadership and management capability x 1. Demonstrate their personal contribution to team effectiveness. x 2. Communicate complex issues effectively. x 3. Demonstrate decision making and problem solving skills. 4. Carry out presentations and lead discussions. Goal Four: Have developed and applied knowledge of international business and management theory x 1. Acquire, interpret and apply knowledge of international business, management and organisational functions. Goal Five: Have developed a range of research skills and project capabilities x 1. Plan and complete a major individual piece of research on a contemporary business, management or leadership topic of their choice. x 2. Demonstrate skills of analysis and synthesis in the application of research methods to the exploration of contemporary business issues. Goal Six: Have developed specialist knowledge about the theory and practice of your programme of study x 1. Demonstrate specialist functional knowledge in relation to your programme of study. Module Specific Assessment Criteria Group presentation: Individual assignment: Assessment criteria for Task 1 of Part 2: Trait 0 - 29 30 - 39 40 - 49 50 - 59 60 - 69 70 - 79 80 - 100 Knowledge and Understanding Poor grasp of topic concepts or of awareness of what concepts arein relation to the concepts referred to in Task 1 of Part 2 of the assessment. Minimal awareness of subject areain relation to the concepts referred to in Task 1 of Part 2 of the assessment. Knowledge is adequate but limited and/or superficialin relation to the concepts referred to in Task 1 of Part 2 of the assessment. Sound comprehension of topicin relation to the concepts referred to in Task 1 of Part 2 of the assessment. Knowledge base is up-to-date and relevant, but also may be broad or deepin relation to the concepts referred to in Task 1 of Part 2 of the assessment. Knowledge and understanding is comprehensive both as to breadth and depthin relation to the concepts referred to in Task 1 of Part 2 of the assessment. Exceptional scholarship for subjectin relation to the concepts referred to in Task 1 of Part 2 of the assessment. Structure and Alignment Failure to apply relevant skills. Work is inarticulate and/or incomprehensiblein relation to the concepts referred to in Task 1 of Part 2 of the assessment. Communication of knowledge frequently inarticulate and/or irrelevantin relation to the concepts referred to in Task 1 of Part 2 of the assessment. In the most part, description/assertion rather than argument or logical reasoning is used. Insufficient focus is evident in work presentedin relation to the concepts referred to in Task 1 of Part 2 of the assessment. Reasoning and argument are generally relevant but not necessarily extensive. Awareness of concepts and critical appreciation are apparent, but the ability to conceptualise, and/or to apply theory is slightly limitedin relation to the concepts referred to in Task 1 of Part 2 of the assessment. Higher order critical appreciation skills are displayed. A significant ability to apply theory, concepts, ideas and their inter-relationship is illustratedin relation to the concepts referred to in Task 1 of Part 2 of the assessment. A mature ability to critically appreciate concepts and their inter-relationship is demonstrated. Clear evidence of independent thought. Presentation of work is fluent, focused and accuratein relation to the concepts referred to in Task 1 of Part 2 of the assessment. Outstanding ability to apply, in the right measure, the skills necessary to achieve highly sophisticated and fluent challenges to received wisdomin relation to the concepts referred to in Task 1 of Part 2 of the assessment. Assessment criteria for Task 2 of Part 2: Trait 0 - 29 30 - 39 40 - 49 50 - 59 60 - 69 70 - 79 80 - 100 Knowledge and Understanding Poor grasp of topic concepts or of awareness of what concepts arein relation to the concepts referred to in Task 2 of Part 2 of the assessment. Minimal awareness of subject areain relation to the concepts referred to in Task 2 of Part 2 of the assessment. Knowledge is adequate but limited and/or superficialin relation to the concepts referred to in Task 2 of Part 2 of the assessment. Sound comprehension of topicin relation to the concepts referred to in Task 2 of Part 2 of the assessment. Knowledge base is up-to-date and relevant, but also may be broad or deepin relation to the concepts referred to in Task 2 of Part 2 of the assessment. Knowledge and understanding is comprehensive both as to breadth and depthin relation to the concepts referred to in Task 2 of Part 2 of the assessment. Exceptional scholarship for subjectin relation to the concepts referred to in Task 2 of Part 2 of the assessment. Structure and Alignment Failure to apply relevant skills. Work is inarticulate and/or incomprehensiblein relation to the concepts referred to in Task 2 of Part 2 of the assessment. Communication of knowledge frequently inarticulate and/or irrelevantin relation to the concepts referred to in Task 2 of Part 2 of the assessment. In the most part, description/assertion rather than argument or logical reasoning is used. Insufficient focus is evident in work presentedin relation to the concepts referred to in Task 2 of Part 2 of the assessment. Reasoning and argument are generally relevant but not necessarily extensive. Awareness of concepts and critical appreciation are apparent, but the ability to conceptualise, and/or to apply theory is slightly limitedin relation to the concepts referred to in Task 2 of Part 2 of the assessment. Higher order critical appreciation skills are displayed. A significant ability to apply theory, concepts, ideas and their inter-relationship is illustratedin relation to the concepts referred to in Task 2 of Part 2 of the assessment. A mature ability to critically appreciate concepts and their inter-relationship is demonstrated. Clear evidence of independent thought. Presentation of work is fluent, focused and accuratein relation to the concepts referred to in Task 2 of Part 2 of the assessment. Outstanding ability to apply, in the right measure, the skills necessary to achieve highly sophisticated and fluent challenges to received wisdomin relation to the concepts referred to in Task 2 of Part 2 of the assessment.