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Information Systems Management Assessment - Presentation Preparation You are expected to keep a reflective journal recording what you have learned (and the implications of what you have learned) in your classes, in your study groups and, most importantly, as part of your self-directed study (your own research). For this assignment, you will be expected to form project teams and research the topic provided below. Find a case study that reflects the implementation (or use) of an emerging technology or technologies that you want to present for a board of directors. Research the potential impact of these technologies on the IT function. Record your learnings and subsequent reflections of your project in your reflective journal. Scenario You are expect to define a scenario to be used in this (as well as others) assessment. The scenario should relate to an IT operation in an organization (that could be IT or non-IT related) for which you are the manager. Do not forget to clearly describe your scenario. Alternatively, you can set your scenario as the one described below: You are the manager of an IT Management consultancy company. All the consulting services are provided online. There is a web portal where customers can contract (and pay online) the services that they want. You can also outsource some services for your partners (freelancers). New services are being introduced periodically as well as improvements are made for the current ones. Part 1 Presentation Give a presentation including the following:  A detailed presentation of a case study regarding the implementation (or use) of the emerging technology(ies) selected by you, describing what the technology(s) is(are) about.  A reflection of the prospects of the emerging technology(ies) in the future.  Evaluation of the potential and the impact of the technology(ies) on the IT function of your chosen scenario (do not forget to present the description of your scenario). Your presentation should take 20-minutes with 5-minutes set aside for questions and answers (general discussion) afterwards. You will be expected to actively participate in the general discussions. Part 2 Reflective Report Write a personal reflective report (no less than 450 and no more than 500 words) where you give:  A detailed reflection regarding a plan to implement and use the selected emerging technology(ies) in your chosen scenario. Marking Schedule Assessment Criteria Needs Excellent Good Poor Improvement Part 1: Presentation of a case study regarding the implementation (or use) 16 - 20 10 - 15 5 - 9 0 - 4 of the emerging technology(ies) selected by you, describing it(them). Reflection of the prospects of the emerging technology(ies) in the 9 - 10 6 - 8 3 - 5 0 - 2 future. Evaluation of the potential and the impact of the technology(ies) on 16 - 20 10 - 15 5 - 9 0 - 4 the IT function of your chosen scenario. Highly polished and professional standard of presentation 9 - 10 6 - 8 3 - 5 0 - 2 Part 2: Personal report shows a high degree of reflective thinking regarding 16 - 20 10 - 15 5 - 9 0 - 4 a plan to implement and use the selected emerging technology(ies) in your chosen scenario. Personal report is concisely written with a high standard, including 16 - 20 10 - 15 5 - 9 0 - 4 English. TOTAL MARK This assessment is worth 20% of your final grade. The preparation and presentation of your case study is a group effort. The reflective report and reflective journal is an individual effort and must not show evidence of collaboration.

WINTEC – CENTRE FOR BUSINESS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ENTERPRISE ASSESSMENT COVER FRONT Assessment 4 – Presentation Assignment Title Module Code ITB7321 Module Title Information Systems Management Due Date Date Tutor Name Arthur Valle Name ID Student Name & ID Please print clearly Important Submission of work which is not your own is treated as academic misconduct and may result in exclusion from Waikato Institute of Technology. Penalties are identified in the Institute’s Academic Regulations (a copy is available at the Library). I certify that this is all my own work, except for those parts identified for which references have been made. Student ’ s signature_____________________________________________________

ASSESSMENT COVER BACK Assessment Criteria Excellent Good Needs Poor Student Comments Improvement Mark Part 1: Presentation of a case study regarding the 16 - 20 10 - 15 5 - 9 0 - 4 implementation (or use) of the emerging technology(ies) selected by you, describing it(them). Reflection of the prospects of the emerging 9 - 10 6 - 8 3 - 5 0 - 2 technology(ies) in the future. Evaluation of the potential and the impact of 16 - 20 10 - 15 5 - 9 0 - 4 the technology(ies) on the IT function of your chosen scenario. 9 - 10 6 - 8 3 - 5 0 - 2 Highly polished and professional standard of presentation Part 2: Personal report shows a high degree of 16 - 20 10 - 15 5 - 9 0 - 4 reflective thinking regarding a plan to implement and use the selected emerging technology(ies) in your chosen scenario. Personal report is concisely written with a 16 - 20 10 - 15 5 - 9 0 - 4 high standard, including English. TOTAL MARK