HI5019 T3 2020 – Assessment 2: Group Assignment

HI5019 T3 2020 – Assessment 2: Group Assignment 1
HOLMES
INSTITUTE
FACULTY OF
HIGHER
EDUCATIONASSESSMENT DETAILS AND SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Trimester T3 2020
Unit Code HI5019
Unit Title Strategic Information Systems for Business and Enterprise
Assessment Type Assessment 2: Group Assignment
Assessment Title System Analysis and Selection
Purpose of the
assessment (with
ULO Mapping)
Students are required to:
• Critically evaluate the purpose and role of accounting
information systems in today’s business environment (ULO 1),
• Evaluate systems development methodologies and the role of
accountants in system development projects (ULO 3), and
• Appraise the risks inherent in computer-based systems/ERP,
including the role of ethics and the various internal control
processes that need to be in place (ULO 4).
Weight 30% of the total assessments.
Total Marks 30 Marks.
Word limit Up to 2,500 words.
Due Date The written report is due in Week 11 on Friday dated 12th February 2021
at 11:59 PM.
Submission
Guidelines
• All work must be submitted on Blackboard by the due date along with
a completed Assignment Cover Page.
• The students are required to work in a group of 1-4 students.
However, there is no minimum limit for a group. In certain
circumstances, a student can work in a Solo Group.
• The assignment must be in MS Word format, double spacing, 12-pt
Arial font and 2 cm margins on all four sides of your page with
appropriate section headings and page numbers.
• Reference sources must be cited in the report and listed appropriately
at the end in a reference list using Harvard referencing style.
• Include a minimum of thirteen (13) references, at least five (7) from
peer-reviewed journal relevant to the unit.
HI5019 T3 2020 – Assessment 2: Group Assignment 2
Assignment Details
Background
After finishing your Bachelor of Accounting, you joined a multinational enterprise in 2007.
During the last thirteen years in a multinational enterprise, you have performed different
roles, including:
1. Evaluating the systems development methodologies and the role of accountants in
system development projects, and
2. Appraising the risks inherent in the Enterprise Resource Planning, and analysing the
role of ethics and the various internal control processes that need to be in place.
On 1st July 2020, you decided to quit the job and started your own accounting/management
consultancy firm. Further, you thought it better to get the latest academic insights of
professional accounting. For this purpose, you started your Master of Professional Accounting
at Holmes Institute, Brisbane. And you enrolled in HI5019 in the first trimester since it is the
most relevant unit to your consultancy services. One of your firm’s clients is currently
evaluating its information systems, and the Managing Director of your client thinks that they
needed to invest in an Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) system to support the growth of
the business. During your first meeting, the managing director of your client requested you
to evaluate their business and recommend ERP software.
Client/Company Selection
You are required to select a listed company of your choice (your firm’s client). The selected
company should be a manufacturing firm listed on either The Australian Stock Exchange or
the Stock Exchange of your home country. The chosen company is your firm’s client.
Framework of Analysis
The report should include the following components:
1. Background of the Selected Business
1.1 Based on our discussion in Interactive Tutorial 4 to 6, describe your client’s business
activities involved in the Transaction Processing System.
1.2 Consistent with Section 1.1 above, discuss the key business processes involved in the
Transaction Processing System.
1.3 We have evaluated different business processes in Interactive Tutorial 4 to 6. Based on
this discussion, evaluate the business process of your client to identify potential weak
internal controls and the risk associated with these potential weak controls.
1.4 Recommend the control techniques that will reduce or eliminate the potential risks
identified in Section 1.3 above.
2. Systems Requirements
2.1 Based on Section 1.1 to 1.4, briefly discuss the software features and functionalities that
your client should consider supporting its business activities.
HI5019 T3 2020 – Assessment 2: Group Assignment 3
3. Software Selection
3.1 ERP functionality falls into two general groups of applications. We will discuss these
general groups of applications in the Interactive Tutorial 11. Based on our tutorial
discussion, summarise these two general groups of applications.
3.2 Further, we will discuss the general functionalities and key elements of ERP systems
in Week 9 and 10 (Chapter 11: Enterprise Resource Planning System). Compare and
contrast the features and functionalities of three ERP software packages offered by the
ERP vendors.
3.3 In the end, identify the most suitable vendor and ERP software package for your client
and explain why it is the best option.
Assignment Structure
The report should include the following components.
1. Holmes Institute Assignment Cover Sheet
The Holmes Institute Assignment Cover Sheet is available at the end of menu item
Assessments on the Blackboard.
2. Executive Summary
The Executive summary should be concise and not involve too much detail. It should make
commentary on the main points only and follow the sequence of the report. Write the
Executive Summary after the report is completed, and once you have an overview of the
whole text.
3. Contents Page
This needs to show a logical listing of all the sub-headings of the report’s contents. Note this
is excluded from the total word count.
4. Introduction
Typically, the introduction is a short paragraph which includes background, scope and the
main points raised in the order of importance. There should be a brief conclusion statement
at the end of the introduction.
5. Main Body Paragraphs with Numbered Sub-headings
This section contains the detailed information which elaborates on the main points raised in
the introduction. Each paragraph should begin with an exact topic sentence, then supporting
sentences with facts and evidence obtained from research and finish with a concluding
sentence at the end.
6. Conclusion
This section contains a logical and coherent evaluation based on a thorough and objective
assessment of the research performed.
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7. Appendices
This section includes any additional explanatory information which is supplementary and/or
graphical to help communicate the main ideas made in the report. Refer to the appendices in
the main body paragraphs, as and where appropriate. (Note this is excluded from the total
word count.)
Note: The report should be grounded on relevant literature, and all references must be cited
appropriately and included in the reference list.
Marking criteria
Marking criteria Weighting in
Total Grades
Describe your client and its business activities. 3%
Evaluate the key business processes for your client. 5%
Outline the software features and functionalities that your client
should consider supporting its business activities.
3%
Discuss two general groups of applications. 5%
Compare and contrast the features/functionalities of three ERP
software packages offered by the ERP vendors.
5%
Identify the most suitable vendor and ERP software package for your
client and explain why it is the best option.
5%
Presentation 2%
Research Quality 2%
TOTAL Weight 30%
HI5019 T3 2020 – Assessment 2: Group Assignment 5
Marking Rubric
Excellent Very Good Good Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
(80-100%) (70-79%) (60-69%) (50-59%) (0-49%)
Describe your client
and its business
activities. (3 Marks)
An excellent
description of your
client and its business
activities.
A very good
description of your
client and its business
activities.
A good description of
your client and its
business activities.
An adequate
description of your
client and its business
activities.
Inappropriate
description of your
client and its business
activities.
Evaluate the key
business processes for
your client. (5 Marks)
Demonstrate an
excellent
understanding of key
business processes for
your client in the
discussion.
Demonstrate a very
good understanding of
key business processes
for your client in the
discussion.
Demonstrate a good
understanding of key
business processes for
your client in the
discussion.
Demonstrate an
adequate
understanding of key
business processes for
your client in the
discussion.
Unable to present a
proper discussion of
key business processes
for your client.
Outline the software
features and
functionalities that
your client should
consider supporting its
business activities. (3
Marks)
Present an excellent
discussion on the
features and
functionalities of
accounting software
that your client should
consider.
Present a very good
discussion on the
features and
functionalities of
accounting software
that your client should
consider.
Present a good
discussion on features
and functionalities of
accounting software
that your client should
consider with minor
errors and/or
omissions.
Present a discussion
on features and
functionalities of
accounting software
that your client should
consider with errors
and/or omissions.
Unable to present a
proper discussion on
features and
functionalities of
accounting software
that your client should
consider
Discuss two general
groups of applications.
(5 Marks)
Present an excellent
description of two
general groups of
applications.
Present a very good
description of two
general groups of
applications.
Present a good
description of two
general groups of
applications with
minor errors and/or
omissions.
Present two general
groups of applications
with errors and/or
omissions.
Unable to present an
accurate description of
two general groups of
applications.
HI5019 T3 2020 – Assessment 2: Group Assignment 6
Compare and contrast
the
features/functionalities
of three ERP software
packages offered by
the ERP vendors.
(5 Marks)
Present an excellent
comparison of features
and functionalities of
three ERP software
packages.
Present a very good
comparison of features
and functionalities of
three ERP software
packages.
Present a good
comparison of features
and functionalities of
three ERP software
packages with minor
errors and/or
omissions.
Present a reasonable
comparison of features
and functionalities of
three ERP software
packages with errors
and omissions.
Unable to present a
proper comparison of
features and
functionalities of three
ERP software
packages.
Identify the most
suitable vendor and
ERP software package
for your client and
explain why it is the
best option.
(5 Marks)
Propose a choice of
ERP software package
based on very strong
arguments.
Propose a choice of
ERP software package
based on strong
arguments.
Propose a choice of
ERP software package
based on reasonable
arguments.
Propose a choice of
ERP software package
based on weak or
inadequate arguments.
Unable to propose a
proper choice of ERP
software package or
back the proposed
choice with a valid
argument.
Presentation.
(2 Marks)
The report included all
elements and is very
well presented.
The writing flowed
clearly, and sections
are linked very
effectively.
Referencing is
exemplary.
English is used very
effectively and is errorfree.
The report included all
elements and is well
presented.
The writing flowed
clearly, and sections
are linked effectively.
Referencing is of a
high standard.
English is used
effectively with very
few errors present.
The report included all
elements and is
generally presented
appropriately.
The writing flowed
well in most of the
cases, and sections are
linked.
Referencing is in
accordance with
guidelines.
English is used
effectively with few
errors present.
The report included
most elements and is
adequately presented.
Writing sometimes
does not flow clearly,
leaving the paper to
seem disjointed in
areas.
Referencing is
somewhat in
accordance with
guidelines.
Basic English is used
with some errors
present.
The report lacked
some elements and is
poorly presented.
Writing often does not
flow clearly, leaving
the paper to seem
somewhat disjointed.
Referencing is not
entirely in accordance
with relevant
guidelines.
Basic English is used
with errors present.
HI5019 T3 2020 – Assessment 2: Group Assignment 7
Research Quality.
(2 Marks)
An extensive amount
of high-quality
evidence from peerreviewed journal
articles and other
sources is included
and used effectively to
support discussion.
A broad range of
quality peer-reviewed
journal references and
other sources is
included and used
effectively to support
discussion.
An adequate range of
peer-reviewed journal
references is included
and used to support
discussion.
An adequate range of
peer-reviewed journal
references is included
and used to a basic
extent to support
discussion.
Little or no peerreviewed journal
references are
included, and these are
rarely used to support
discussion effectively.
HI5019 T3 2020 – Assessment 2: Group Assignment 8
Academic Integrity
Holmes Institute is committed to ensuring and upholding Academic Integrity, as Academic
Integrity is integral to maintaining academic quality and the reputation of Holmes’ graduates.
Accordingly, all assessment tasks need to comply with academic integrity guidelines. Table
1 identifies the six categories of Academic Integrity breaches. If you have any questions about
Academic Integrity issues related to your assessment tasks, please consult your lecturer or
tutor for relevant referencing guidelines and support resources. Many of these resources can
also be found through the Study Sills link on Blackboard.
Academic Integrity breaches are a serious offence punishable by penalties that may range
from deduction of marks, failure of the assessment task or unit involved, suspension of
course enrolment, or cancellation of course enrolment.
Table 1: Six categories of Academic Integrity breaches
Plagiarism Reproducing the work of someone else without attribution.
When a student submits their own work on multiple
occasions this is known as self-plagiarism.
Collusion Working with one or more other individuals to complete an
assignment, in a way that is not authorised.
Copying Reproducing and submitting the work of another student,
with or without their knowledge. If a student fails to take
reasonable precautions to prevent their own original work
from being copied, this may also be considered an offence.
Impersonation Falsely presenting oneself, or engaging someone else to
present as oneself, in an in-person examination.
Contract cheating Contracting a third party to complete an assessment task,
generally in exchange for money or other manner of
payment.
Data fabrication and
falsification
Manipulating or inventing data with the intent of supporting
false conclusions, including manipulating images.
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