INF6320 ASSESSMENT OUTLINE (2021/2022) Module Title: Information Systems in Organisations Module Code: INF6320 ASSESSMENT The assessment for this module is an individual essay. It aims to give you an opportunity to explore topics covered in the module in a greater depth. You are required to demonstrate not only your understanding of the key issues in management information systems but also your independent study skills by drawing on academic literature and case studies to support your argument. LENGTH OF ESSAY The word count for your overall answer is 3000 (+/- 10%). WORD COUNT A figure for the total word count should be written on the cover sheet of the report. If no figure for the total word count is written on the report or the word count is found to be inaccurate, there will be a penalty. Also, there will be a penalty of word count outside (under or over) the range. Total word count should exclude the Title page, bibliography and appendices. More details regarding the departmental penalty scheme for over/under length assessed work can be found in the Student’s Handbook. DEADLINE The assignment should be submitted via Turnitin on 19/01/2022 at the latest. Penalties for late s
ubmission will be applied if the work is submitted later than the above specified time and date. Details of penalties for late submission can be found in the Student’s Handbook. If you encounter any problems during the electronic submission of your coursework, you should immediately contact the module coordinator and the Information School Exams Team (is-teaching- [email protected]). This does not negate your responsibilities to submit your coursework on time and correctly. You are required to answer one of the questions below. Ensure that you illustrate your essay with academic literature and case studies to support your arguments. 1. Discuss how industry 4.0 technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), big data and artificial intelligence are transforming Enterprise systems and what are the challenges faced by the management of when using industry 4.0 technologies in Enterprise systems. 2. SCM systems have been found to be too complex and costly to be used in small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Cloud-based SCM systems are deemed an alternative supply chain integration solution more suitable for SMEs. Discuss the potential impact and risk for supply chain leaders in SME.