Assessment Brief 2 Managing Information and Technology LSBM100Assessment Brief: Managing Information and Technology 2016-17 Page 2 Index 1. Module Details 3 2. Assessment Structure 3 3. Learning Outcomes for the item of assessment 3 4. Assessment Grading 4 5. Assessment 2 Details 4 5.1 Task 4 5.2 Submission requirements 5 6. Extensions and Mitigating Circumstances 5 7. Word limits 6 Appendix 1: Level 4 Grade Criteria 7 Appendix 2: Declaration of Authorship 10Assessment Brief: Managing Information and Technology 2016-17 Page 3 1. Module Details Module Name: Managing Information and Technology Module Code: LSBM100 Level 4 Credit Value 30 Module Leader: Umair Farooq Delivery 2016-2017 2. Assessment Structure Item of Assessment AS2 Essay Assessment Code BMA/LSBM100/1617 Weighting This assignment is worth 60% of the module grade Word Limit 3000 words Submission Deadline Tuesday/3 January 2017/2pm Feedback and Provisional Grade1 due Feedback and provisional grades will normally be due 20 working days after the submission deadline Resubmission Date Wednesday/26 April 2017/2pm 3. Learning Outcomes for the item of assessment This item of assessment covers the following learning outcomes. For the full list of learning outcomes for the module, please refer to the Module Study Guide.  Appreciate the role of Information Systems in business.  Describe the various information systems and identify the categories of specific systems.  Demonstrate understanding of the role of information in the operations of business organisations  .Demonstrate understanding of suitable information systems for effective management. 1 The grade is provisional until confirmed by the relevant assessment board(s).Assessment Brief: Managing Information and Technology 2016-17 Page 4  Develop problem solving skills in a business information and technology environment. (C5) 4. Assessment Grading Your work will be marked in grades rather than percentages. This is considered to deliver the most accurate and fair outcomes for students. Each assignment that you undertake will be assessed using the common grading system. Information about the grading system can be found in your Course Handbook. The Grade Criteria for Level 4 modules can be found in Appendix 1. 5. Assessment 2 Details 5.1 Task Students are required to produce an essay on the role that Information systems play in organisations in their pursuit of gaining competitive advantage. Through addressing the set requirements of the assignment, students are expected to demonstrate course concepts and ideas studied in the course. In addition, students ought to demonstrate their analytical skills, and communicate using management terms or language. The assignment requires students to provide both theoretical and practical knowledge, and therefore requires adequate research work. Harvard referencing system should be used in all assignment. The word limit for this assignment is 3000 words (see Section 7 below for guidance about word limits). Title: Information systems for businesses Write an essay to discuss different types of information systems. How the integration of these information systems can produce more accurate and targeted information about customers, markets, suppliers and competitors etc. to improve decision making capabilities of a business. Quote examples where applicable to illustrate your point. You are expected to cover the following:  Introduction, aims and objectives of this essay (500 words)  Major points and ideas explained and summarised (1500 words) Conclusion and recommendations (1000 words) In order to keep the word count workable, it is suggested you use a series of appendices in order so that you can include the fuller aspects of your investigation.Assessment Brief: Managing Information and Technology 2016-17 Page 5 Advice Don’t expect to find a ready-made study, you should create them for yourself by teasing out information you can glean about businesses. How you glean this information will by quality searches through recognised internet sources, journals as well as from business website/literature/annual report. 5.2 Submission requirements You are required to submit this assignment by *Tuesday, 3 January 2017. You must submit your assignment by using the Turnitin gateway in the module’s Canvas site. Please Note: The act of submitting your work electronically will be taken as an acceptance of the Declaration of Authorship (see Appendix 2). 6. Extensions and Mitigating Circumstances If you experience unforeseen circumstances that may prevent you submitting work at the first opportunity, it is possible to request an extension of up to two weeks. The length of extension is at the discretion of your Course Leader. The granting of an extension will depend upon the nature of the difficulty you are experiencing, whether the difficulty could and should have been anticipated, and the extent to which the circumstances were outside of your control. For example, health difficulties would usually provide legitimate grounds for an extension; last minute computer issues or clashing deadlines would not. You apply for an extension via the Student Self-service Portal (SSP). If an extension of up to two weeks is not sufficient you should make a claim for mitigating circumstances. If you are unable to submit an assignment, you may be able to claim mitigating circumstances, which, if accepted, would allow you to complete the assignment for the first time at a later date, and receive an uncapped mark for it. The work would be submitted at the next submission opportunity following the acceptance of your mitigating circumstances. A claim for mitigating circumstances must be submitted before the original date for submitting the assignment. Mitigating circumstances are defined as a serious or acute problem, or an event beyond a student’s control or ability to foresee, which has prevented completion of an assignment. If you are experiencing unforeseen or unexpected events – such as serious illness or severe disruption of your personal life – that may affect your ability to submit your assignment, you should meet with your Personal Academic Tutor, Course Leader or a Student Success Advisor to discuss the available options. Forms for mitigating circumstances are available from the Student Self-service Portal (SSP) and the Student Success Hub, located on the Ground Floor of Dilke House. The form must be submitted with supporting evidence (such as medical certificates) via the Student Self-service Portal (SSP). The Student Success Advisors in the Hub can also give you information about extensions and mitigating circumstances. The University of Northampton’s Mitigation Circumstances Policy and Procedure document can be accessed through our Quality and Enhancement Manual: www.lsbm.ac.uk/sr-university-partners Further information about extensions and mitigating circumstances can be found in our Quality and Enhancement Manual:Assessment Brief: Managing Information and Technology 2016-17 Page 6 http://www.lsbm.ac.uk/partf-student-forms 7. Word limits All written assignments include clear guidance on the maximum amount that should be written in order to address the requirements of the assessment task (a ‘word limit’). If the submission exceeds the word limit by more than 10%, the submission will only be marked up to and including the additional 10%. Anything over this will not be included in the final grade for the item of assessment. Abstracts, reference lists, and footnotes are excluded from any word limit requirements. Where a submission is notably under the word limit, the full submission will be marked on the extent to which the requirements of the assessment task have been met. Generally speaking, submissions under the word limit fall short of the requirements of the assessment task.Assessment Brief: Managing Information and Technology 2016-17 Page 7 Appendix 1: Level 4 Grade Criteria The Grade Criteria for Level 4 modules are as follows: An outstanding Distinction A+ Work which fulfils all the criteria of the grade below, but at an exceptional standard. A very strong distinction A 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. A clear Distinction A- Work of very good quality which displays most but not all of the criteria for the grade above. . A Distinction B+ 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. A very strong Merit B 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. A strong merit B- Work of good quality which contains most, but not all of the characteristics of the grade above. A clear Merit C+ Work which clearly fulfils all the criteria of the grade below, but shows a greater degree of capability in relevant intellectual/subject/key skills.Assessment Brief: Managing Information and Technology 2016-17 Page 8 Merit C 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. A very strong Pass C- Work of capable quality which contains some of the characteristics of grade above. A strong Pass D+ Work of satisfactory quality demonstrating a reliable knowledge base and evidence of developed key skills and/or subject based skills, but containing limited evidence of analysis, synthesis, evaluation or application. A Pass D Work of broadly satisfactory quality covering adequately the factual and/or conceptual knowledge base of the field of study and appropriately presented and organised, but is primarily descriptive or derivative, with only occasional evidence of analysis, synthesis, evaluation or application. There may be some misunderstanding of key concepts/principles and limitations in the ability to select relevant material or techniques and/or in communication or other relevant skills, so that the work may include some errors, omissions or irrelevancies. There will be evidence of ability to operate with limited autonomy in predictable defined contexts, using standard techniques, and to meet threshold standards in relevant key skills. A bare Pass D- Work of bare pass standard demonstrating some familiarity with and grasp of a factual/conceptual knowledge base for the field of study, together with evidence of some ability to employ specialist skills to solve problems within area of study, but only just meeting threshold standards in e.g. evaluation and interpretation of data and information, reasoning and soundness of judgment, communication, application, or quality of outputs. Work may be characterised by some significant errors, omissions or problems, but there will be sufficient evidence of development and competence to operate in specified contexts taking responsibility for the nature and quality of outputs. A marginal Fail F+ Work which indicates some evidence of engagement with area of study in relation to acquisition of knowledge and understanding of concepts and principles, and of specialist skills, but which is essentially misinterpreted, and misapplied and/or contains some significant omission or misunderstanding, or otherwise just fails to meet threshold standards in e.g. communication, application or quality of outputs.Assessment Brief: Managing Information and Technology 2016-17 Page 9 A Fail F Work that falls well short of the threshold standards in relation to one or more area of knowledge, intellectual, subject based or key skills. It may address the assessment task to some extent, or include evidence of successful engagement with some of the subject matter, but such satisfactory characteristics will be clearly outweighed by major deficiencies across remaining areas. A comprehensive Fail F- Work of poor quality which is based on only minimal understanding, application or effort. It will offer only very limited evidence of familiarity with knowledge or skills appropriate to the field of study or task and/or demonstrate inadequate capability in key skills essential to the task concerned. Academic Misconduct AG Work submitted but academic misconduct proven and penalty given was to award AG grade. Late submission LG Work submitted but given an LG grade due to late submission. Work of nil value NG Work submitted but work comprises no value. Nonsubmission/ Nil attempt G Nothing presented.Assessment Brief: Managing Information and Technology 2016-17 Page 10 Appendix 2: Declaration of Authorship By submitting this work electronically to LSBM and the University of Northampton, I/we confirm that I/we have read and understood the Declaration and Definitions below: Declaration of Authorship: 1. I/we hold a copy of this assignment which can be produced if the original is lost/damaged. 2. This assignment is my/our original work and no part of it has been copied from any other student’s work or from any other source except where due acknowledgement is made. 3. No part of this assignment has been written for me/us by any other person except where such collaboration has been authorised and as detailed in the Assessment Brief. 4. I/we have not previously submitted this work for any other course/module. Definitions I/we understand that: 1. Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is one’s own. It is a form of cheating and is a serious academic offence which may lead to expulsion. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data, and oral presentations. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. 2. Collusion is working with someone else on an assessment task which is intended to be wholly your own work. 3. Contract cheating/Commissioning is where you contract out academic assessment to writers and purchase back the finished work and submit it as your own. 4. Duplication/Replication is submitting the same material more than once for the purposes of obtaining academic credit. 5. Fabrication refers specifically to the falsification of data, information or citations in an academic exercise, typically an assignment. This includes false excuses for missing deadlines and false claims to have submitted work. It may be specifically referred to as falsification. 6.Your completed assignment is submitted in electronic format and checked for plagiarism through the use of plagiarism detection software called Turnitin. The Course Leader’s decision based on the plagiarism report is final, and no appeal may be made by a students once such a decision is made.