Programme: various Module Code: MO0360 Module Title: Innovation and IT in supply chains Distributed on: Beginning of the semester Submission Time and Date: To be submitted by 12 noon on [ ] Word Limit: Group presentation: NA Individual assignment: 3,000 words Weighting FIRST SIT: 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 All assessments must be submitted to Room 223, Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University, City Campus East, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST 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: 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 report explaining 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 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. 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) after the 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 are in relation to the concepts referred to in Task 1 of Part 2 of the assessment. Minimal awareness of subject area in relation to the concepts referred to in Task 1 of Part 2 of the assessment. Knowledge is adequate but limited and/or superficial in relation to the concepts referred to in Task 1 of Part 2 of the assessment. Sound comprehension of topic in 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 deep in 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 depth in relation to the concepts referred to in Task 1 of Part 2 of the assessment. Exceptional scholarship for subject in 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 incomprehensible in relation to the concepts referred to in Task 1 of Part 2 of the assessment. Communication of knowledge frequently inarticulate and/or irrelevant in 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 presented in 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 limited in 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 illustrated in 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 accurate in 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 wisdom in 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 are in relation to the concepts referred to in Task 2 of Part 2 of the assessment. Minimal awareness of subject area in relation to the concepts referred to in Task 2 of Part 2 of the assessment. Knowledge is adequate but limited and/or superficial in relation to the concepts referred to in Task 2 of Part 2 of the assessment. Sound comprehension of topic in 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 deep in 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 depth in relation to the concepts referred to in Task 2 of Part 2 of the assessment. Exceptional scholarship for subject in 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 incomprehensible in relation to the concepts referred to in Task 2 of Part 2 of the assessment. Communication of knowledge frequently inarticulate and/or irrelevant in 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 presented in 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 limited in 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 illustrated in 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 accurate in 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 wisdom in relation to the concepts referred to in Task 2 of Part 2 of the assessment.