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Lecturer : Salmiah Amin
Module Code : CT012-3-3-CSM Computer Systems Management
Handout Date : Week 2: 1st March 2019
Due Date : Week 12: 17th May 2019
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A. Project Description
The module lecturer shall select a company (Toyota).
Your assignment is to produce a research report aimed at a mixed readership, in terms of technical
and managerial knowledge. You will need to research the company’s Information Systems (IS)
and Information Technology (IT) developments in journals, research papers and articles,
magazines and websites.
You will need to go beyond your lectures to undertake out this assignment effectively. You should
state clearly any assumptions and give references for any information sources you use.
1. Group Work (40%)
This section will consist of 2,000 words, addressing Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
Company Strategy
a) Describe the company’s background, business model and competitive strategy
b) Analyse three methods how technology is used to keep its customers and company connected
c) Provide a critical assessment based on your findings in item b) above
d) Conclusion
2. Individual Work (60%)
This section will consist of approximately 2,000 words addressing Learning Outcomes 2 and 3.
Environmental Analysis
Building on the work done in group work
a) SWOT is an analytical framework that can help your company face its greatest challenges and
find promising new markets. Carry out a SWOT analysis on the company to determine the
company’s Strengths and Weaknesses. Recommend solutions based on Porter’s Competitive
Advantage Strategy as a result of your analysis above.
b) Your company plans to expand to a new overseas market.
i. Study two possible security threats that may occur and recommend solutions to
overcome them.
ii. Critically examine how IT can be used as a Supply Chain enabler to aid the company
in the new market.
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B. Performance Criteria
Group Component (40%)
Fully Partially Not Performance Criteria
Distinction (30 – 40 marks)
All credit criteria fully met
Produced professional group report with in-depth research
Group analysis and critical thinking clearly evident with original ideas
Excellent quality documentation that adheres to Harvard Referencing
Credit (26 – 29 marks)
All pass criteria fully met
Citing and referencing are accurate
Conforms completely to Report Guidelines
Group work has Company Strategy, Analysis, Critical evaluation in detail
Adequate research undertaken with understanding, analysis and critical thinking
Group Conclusion ties the research’s key ideas
Satisfactory documentation with minimal grammatical mistakes and spelling errors
Pass (20 – 25 marks)
Basic research demonstrated in understanding strategies
Demonstrate basic skills in analysis, evaluation and assessment
Conclusion attempted with basic understanding of key ideas
Shows an understanding of the standard Referencing format
Individual Component (60%)
Name Student 1 Student 2 Student 3 Student 4 Student 5
Grade
All areas addressed
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
(20 marks per criteria
below)
Original Ideas and
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Critical Thinking
Research &
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References
Presentation &
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Questions
Additional Comments
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C. 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.
Pass
Low level research conducted. Some evidence of research displayed. Basic level of understanding
and knowledge analysis displayed. Satisfactory level of documentation. No evaluation and
analysis of facts, no results comparison performed Satisfactory or low level of reflection
displayed. No level of critical appraisal demonstrated.
D. Report Guidelines
a) Line spacing: 1.5 lines
b) Font Size: 12 (except titles and headings)
c) Font Type: Times New Roman
E. Submission
Details of what is to be submitted:
a) The assignment should be bound as one with both the group and individual reports.
b) An electronic copy (CD) should be submitted with the report .
c) Every group member is required to present their assignment (5 minutes each).
d) Submission deadline:
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