assignment + case study

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Instructions to Student

 Answer all questions.

 Deadline of submission: 6-Jun-20 23:59

 The marks received on the assignment will be scaled down to the actual weightage

of the assignment which is 50 marks

 Formative feedback on the complete assignment draft will be provided if the draft is

submitted at least 10 days before the final submission date.

 Feedback after final evaluation will be provided by 20-Jun-2020

Module Learning Outcomes The following LOs are achieved by the student by completing the assignment successfully

1) Understand and define information systems requirements

2) Discuss the need for initial investigation and information requirement analysis

Assignment Objective

This is an individual case study aimed to give the student an overview of an Information System

environment and help him acquire the skill of system planning by selecting appropriate SDLC methodology

and relevant initial investigation techniques.

Assignment Tasks

1) Submit a work proposal for this assignment or before 6-May-20 (23:59) which must include:

 Understanding of deliverables – a detail description of deliverables.

 General overview of proposed plan - initial understanding of solution to task 2.

 Timeline for completion of the given tasks.

 List of resources

The work proposal must be submitted in a word file through the link available in Moodle.

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IN SEMESTER (INDIVIDUAL) ASSIGNMENT

Module Code: COMP 1004 Module Name: System Analysis and Design Concepts

Level: 2 Max. Marks: 100

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(10 Marks)

Task 2:

Read the following scenario, understand and present your response in a report with a

number of words between 1200 and 1500.

The goal of your project is to develop an Information System which will automate one or more

business functions. You will conduct all activities and prepare deliverable products associated with

the System analysis process. At the conclusion of your study, you will prepare a comprehensive,

high-quality assignment report containing your results.

(90 Marks)

Options:

 Human Resource Management System

 Recruitment Management System

 Training Management System

 Appraisal / incentive System

 Payroll, Leave and attendance system

 Supply Chain Management System

 Production system

 Warehouse management system

 Order management system

 Delivery Management system

 Accounts and Finance Management System

 Payment management system

 Cash management system

Please choose any one of the options given here based on your specialization and complete your

assignment.

I. Doing the Assignment

Assume that the report is being prepared for management. This means that you need to be clear

and concise about your recommendations and that you should present the basic ideas and

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recommendations in the report simply and with no extraneous information. Other relevant

information and supporting evidence is to appear in appendices.

Your report should include information on the following items:

1. Write an introduction which includes a description of the organization you chose to study.

(10 marks)

2. Choose an appropriate methodology according to the type of Information System and justify your

answer.

(10 marks)

3. Identify the problem that led to the development of the project. You need to apply

appropriate data collection methods to determine the user requirements and the relevant

information about it. You need to include the evidences in the appendices (interview

questions, questionnaire results,…).

(20 marks)

4. Conduct a literature review to study similar systems.

(10 marks)

5. Study another alternative of the proposed system and evaluate it based on evaluation

criteria. (At least four evaluation criteria need to be identified).

(10 marks)

6. Suggest an information system that addresses the user requirements and determine at least four features of the proposed system.

(10 marks)

7. Study one type of feasibility for the proposed system (economic, technical, legal and

contractual,…).

(10 marks)

8. Write a reflective writing section that summarizes the contents of your work, learning and

experiences.

(10 marks)

Viva / Presentation: There are no separate marks for viva and presentation. The assignment will

be judged based on the knowledge and understanding of the student.

Note:

(i) All the marks will depend on viva voce during presentation.

Your assignment should include a cover page indicating your name, title of work, course, date,

and name of the instructor. Make sure that drawings are clear and legible. Keep in mind that you

will be judged on visual appearance, in addition to grammatical correctness and quality of writing.

The text must be well-structured, with paragraphs, full sentences and all the other features of a

well-written report. Your report must not consist of itemized lists of points. The report should not

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exceed 20 pages (not counting references, appendices, figures or tables.) Text font size should be

12 points.

Rules & Regulations:

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 All resources should be cited using CU Harvard style.

 The final assignment must have a Title page, Table of Contents, References/ bibliography using

CU Harvard Style and page numbers.

 Title Page must have Assignment Name, Module name, Session, your name, ID, and the name of

the faculty.

 Softcopy in word format is to be submitted through Turnitin link on Moodle.

 Viva will be conducted after the assignment submission as per the dates informed earlier.

Guidelines:

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 Assignment must be computer typed.

 Font - Times New Roman

 Font – Style - Regular

 Font - Size - 12

 Heading should be with Font Size 14, Bold, Capital and Underline.

 Explain with suitable diagrams wherever required. Diagrams must be drawn using suitable

software or by pencil.

 Each student has to do the assignment individually / Students have to do the assignment

collaboratively and each student should write a brief reflection on their contribution and learnings

from group work.

 You can refer books in eLibrary or use internet resource. But you should not cut and paste material

from internet nor provide photocopied material from books. The assignment answers should be

in your own words after understanding the matter from the above resources.

Important Policies to be followed

1. Student Academic Integrity Policy*:

MEC upholds the spirit of academic integrity in all forms of academic work and any form of violation

of academic integrity shall invite severe penalty. Any benefit obtained by indulging in the act of

violation of academic integrity shall be cancelled.

All cases of violation of academic integrity on the part of the student shall fall under any of the below

mentioned categories:

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1. Plagiarism

2. Malpractice

3. Ghost Writing

4. Collusion

5. Other cases

If the student fails a module and has a proven case of academic integrity violation in this module, the

student is required to re-register the module. This is applicable to first and second offenders of

plagiarism.

1. Plagiarism

A. First offence of plagiarism

I. If a student is caught first time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of study in

any assignment other than project work, the student will be allowed to re-submit the

assignment once, within a maximum period of one week. However, a penalty of

deduction of 25% of the marks obtained for the resubmitted work will be imposed.

II. Period of re-submission: The student will have to re-submit the work one week from the

date he or she is advised to re-submit.

III. If the re-submitted work is also found to be plagiarized, then that assessment will be

awarded a zero mark. Re-submission of the work beyond the maximum period of one

week will not be accepted and the assessment will be awarded a zero mark.

B. Second offence of plagiarism

If any student is caught second time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of study (in a

subsequent semester), the student will directly be awarded zero for the work in which plagiarism

is detected. In such cases, the student will not be allowed to resubmit the work. A warning of

suspension shall be issued, and student has to sign an undertaking and undergo counselling

session in such cases.

2. Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion

A. First offence of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion

If a student is caught in an act of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion for an assessment

component irrespective of coursework or end semester, the student shall fail the module

and shall be required to re-register the module

B. Second Offence of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion

If a student is caught a second time in an act of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion for

an assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester, the student

shall fail the module. A warning of suspension shall be issued, and student has to sign

an undertaking and undergo counselling session in such cases.

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3. Third Offence of Academic Integrity Violation

If a student is caught a third time in an act of Academic Integrity Violation for an assessment

component irrespective of coursework or end semester (in a subsequent semester), the student

shall fail the module and also shall be suspended for one semester from the College, as

recommended by institutional level academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean, Academic

Affairs.

4. Fourth Offence of Academic Integrity Violation:

If a student is caught a fourth time in an act of Academic Integrity Violation for an assessment

component irrespective of coursework or end semester (in a subsequent semester), the student shall

fail the module and also shall be expelled from the College, as recommended by institutional level

academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs.

5. Other cases

If a student commits an act of academic integrity violation as per the definition of “other cases”

mentioned in the previous section or of a different nature, student’s case shall be forwarded to an

institutional level academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs. The

committee shall investigate the case by means of a viva and/or a disciplinary hearing and shall take

appropriate decision. The penalty that can be granted to a proven case of academic integrity violation

which falls in this category of “other cases” can be a warning/component zero/ module

fail/suspension/expulsion depending on the nature and gravity of the offence.

6. Types/Variations of Cases:

I. If plagiarism is detected in any component of one assessment, the deduction in marks will be

applicable for the whole assessment, even if only the component or part submission alone needs

to be resubmitted.

II. If plagiarism is detected in a group assessment, all students of the group will be considered as

having committed an act of plagiarism and the policy will then be applied to all students

III. If plagiarism is detected in any component of a group assessment, the deduction in marks will be

applicable for the whole assessment even if only the component or part submission alone needs

to be resubmitted.

All students of the group would be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism and the

policy will then be applied to all the students of the group.

IV. If the assessment consists of components or part submissions that could be a group assessment

component (e.g. group assignment) and an individual assessment component (e.g. individual

reflection), the following will be applicable:

a. If plagiarism is detected in the group assessment component, all students of the group

will be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism, The policy will then be

applied to all students of the group. Group assessment component will be resubmitted

as per the policy.

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b. If plagiarism is detected in the individual assessment component, the individual

assessment component will be resubmitted and the policy will then be applied to that

student alone.

c. For both (a) and/or (b), the deduction in marks will be applicable for the whole

assessment.

* for further details Refer to MEC Student Academic Integrity Policy in Student Handbook.

2. Late Submission Regulations:

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It is the students’ responsibility to check all relevant timelines related to assessments.

As per the Assessment Policy at MEC, late submissions are allowed for one week (5 working days)

for all UG modules with a penalty. In such cases, a deduction of 5% of the marks obtained for the

submitted work shall be imposed for each working day following the last date of submission

till the date of actual submission. Assessment documents submitted beyond a period of one

week (5 working days) after the last date of submission will not be accepted and will be awarded

a zero for that assessment. In cases where the submission has been delayed due to extenuating

circumstances, the student may be permitted to submit the work without imposing the late

submission policy stated above. The extended period of submission will be one week from the

original last date of submission. In such cases, the student is expected to submit the supporting

certificates on or before the original last date of submission of the assessment and the decision

of extension rests with faculty responsible for the assessment .The late submission policy shall be

applied if the student fails to submit the work within one week of the original last date of

submission.

Students may contact their teachers for clarification on specific details of the submission time if

required.

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It is the students’ responsibility to check all relevant timelines related to assessments.

Late submission penalty for PG modules shall be imposed 10% deduction of the marks obtained

for work submitted up to 1 week (5 working days) after the due date for submission and for work

submitted after this, but up to 2 weeks (10 working days) late, student will lose a further 10% of

the obtained mark (i.e. 20% overall). Work tendered for submission more than 2 weeks (10

working days) after the due date will not be accepted and an absence will be recorded for the

assessment concerned. This will count as a failed attempt and may result in failing the module

overall.

Students may contact their teachers for clarification on specific details of the submission time if

required.

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3. Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy

To protect and respect the rights, dignity, health, safety, and privacy of research subjects involved

including the welfare of animals and the integrity of environment, all student projects are

expected to be undertaken as per the MEC Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy. Accordingly the

following shall apply.

 Research and other enterprise activities shall be conducted by maintaining the high ethical

standards consistent with national and international standards and conventions.

 Any research at MEC that is categorized as high-risk research shall be subject to review and

approval by the Research Ethics and Biosafety Committee.

 Research activities involving collection of human or animal tissues and manipulation of microbial,

animal or plant cells shall be subject to review and approval by the Research Ethics and Biosafety

Committee.

 Participants involved in research must be informed about the purpose of research and intended

uses of research findings. Written consent must be obtained from people involved prior to the

commencement of research.

 Data obtained from participants must be treated with high confidence and should be used only

for the intended purpose of research.

Assessment Evaluation Criteria

<The evaluation grid given below can be tweaked as per the assignment and module needs> Classification

And % Range <to be given

as per requirement> Reflection and critical

analysis. Knowledge and

Understanding/

Application of Theory Evidence of Reading Referencing and

Bibliography Presentation, Grammar

and Spelling

Outstanding

Highly competent

analytical skills and

reflective practice,

demonstrating personal

learning and growth,

insight into required

professional values and

principles and professional

development planning.

Extensive knowledge and

depth of understanding of

principles and concepts

and /or outstanding

application of theory in

practice.

Evidence of reading an

extensive range of

educational

literature/research and

where applicable

workplace strategies,

policies and procedures.

Accurate referencing and

bibliography correctly

using appropriate

referencing style

Excellent presentation,

logically structured, using

correct grammar and

spelling, excellent cross-

referencing and links to

supporting evidence

Excellent

Strong analytical skills and

reflective practice used,

demonstrating personal

learning and growth,

insight into required

professional values,

principles and

competencies and

professional development

planning.

Excellent knowledge and

understanding of principles

and concepts and /or

excellent knowledge and

understanding of the

application of theory in

practice

Evidence of reading a wide

range of educational

literature/research and

where applicable,

workplace strategies,

policies and procedures.

Appropriate referencing

and bibliography correctly

using appropriate

referencing style

Good presentation,

competently structured,

using correct grammar and

spelling, clear and easy to

use links to supporting

evidence

Very Good Quality

Good use of analytical skills

and reflective practice

demonstrating personal

learning and growth,

insight into required

professional values,

principles and

competencies and

professional development

planning.

Good knowledge or key

principles and concepts

and/or good knowledge of

the application of theory in

practice

Evidence of reading a good

range of educational

literature/research and

where applicable workplace

strategies, policies and

procedures.

Generally well referenced

with correct use of the

appropriate referencing

style

Reasonable presentation,

completely structured,

acceptable grammar and

spelling, acceptable links to

supporting evidence

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Good (Acceptable)

Acceptable use of analytical

skills and reflective practice

demonstrating personal

learning and growth,

insight into required

professional values,

principles and

competencies and

professional development

planning.

Acceptable knowledge of

key principles and concepts

and/or knowledge of the

application of theory in

practice

Evidence of reading an

appropriate range of

educational

literature/research and

where applicable, relevant

workplace policies and

procedures

Adequate referencing.

Generally accurate use of

appropriate referencing

style

Adequate presentation and

structure, acceptable

grammar and spelling,

adequate links to

supporting evidence

Adequate/ Satisfactory

Adequate use of analytical

skills and reflective practice

demonstrating personal

learning and growth,

insight into required

professional values,

principles and

competencies and

professional development

planning.

Adequate knowledge of key

principles and concepts

and/or satisfactory

evidence of the application

of theory in practice.

Evidence of minimal

reading of educational

literature/research and

where applicable relevant

workplace policies and

procedures

Adequate referencing.

Appropriate referencing

style used but may contain

some inaccuracies.

Weak presentation ,

satisfactory structure,

grammar and spelling, links

to supporting evidence

Weak /Poor

(all learning outcomes not

adequately met)

Little use of analytical skills

and reflective practice

demonstrating personal

learning and growth,

insight into required

competencies and/or

professional development

planning. Professional

values and principles not

reflected in the submission.

and/or

Insufficient/no use of

analytical skills and

reflective practice

demonstrating personal

learning and growth,

insight into required

competencies and

professional development

planning

Little evidence of

knowledge of key

principles or concepts

and/or little evidence of

the application of theory in

practice

and/or

No evidence of knowledge

of key principles or

concepts and/or no

evidence of application of

theory in practice

Little or no evidence of

reading outside of the

course textbook and/or

reference to relevant work

place policies and

procedures

and/or

No evidence of reading

outside of the course

textbook and/or reference

to relevant workplace

policies and procedures

Little or no referencing,

incorrect style, or very

inaccurate use of

appropriate referencing

style

Poor presentation,

grammar and spelling, links

to supporting evidence

and/or

Unacceptable

presentation, grammar

and spelling, structure is

very poor, links to

supporting evidence

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Systems Analysis and Design Concepts (COMP 1004)

Spring 2020

Case Study Evaluation Grid

Student ID: Session:

Student Name:

Group Task(40)

Deliverables 0-2 3-5 6-8 9-10 Mark

Task 1: Work

Proposal No proposal or fewer

details

Proposal with

missing parts

Proposal with one

part missing

Complete with all

details.

0-2 3-5 6-8 9-10 Mark

Task 2.1

introduction

Incomplete/

Weak/Plagiarized

research on finding/

Brief background

with non-detailed

research on the

chosen

organization/system

Satisfactory

introduction

Complete with all

details.

0-1 3-5 6-8 9-10 Mark

Task 2.2

Methodology

0-1 3-5 6-8 9-10 Mark

Task 2.3

Problem

definition

Incomplete/

Weak/Plagiarized

features

Partially correct /

average clarity/ few

evidences

Satisfactory

description /

satisfactory

evidences

Complete and

accurate problem

definition and

relevant evidences

0-1 3-5 6-8 9-10 Mark

Task 2.4

literature

review

Incomplete/

Weak/Plagiarized/

Partially correct /

average analysis/30-

100 words

Clear literature

review with analysis

of a relevant system.

Number of words

100-150,

Relevant literature

review with

minimum of 200

words/ proper

citations and

references

Task 2.5

Alternatives

and criteria

0-2 3-4 5 Mark

Incomplete/ not

relevant system in

Average attempt Relevant alternative/

four evaluation

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alternative/ insufficient

criteria

criteria / correct

evaluation

0-2 3-4 5 Mark

Task 2.6

Features

Incomplete/

Weak/Plagiarized

Partially correct

/ insufficient number

of relevant features/

partially relevant

Complete and

accurate/ at least four

relevant features

determined/

0-2 3-5 6-8 9-10 Mark

Task 2.7

Feasibility

study

Incomplete/

Weak/Plagiarized

Partially correct -

/average usefulness

of supporting

information.

Satisfactory feasibility

study–satisfactory

supporting

information.

Complete and

accurate feasibility

study–correct

supporting

information.

0-2 3-5 6-8 9-10 Mark Mark

Task 2.11

Reflection

Incomplete/

Weak/Plagiarized

Only one aspect is

found(Critical

thinking, Summary of

learning experience,

Knowledge gained)

Only one aspect is

missing

Complete and

convincing with all

aspects verified

Total marks

Penalty

Final marks

Signature of the

Instructor

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