Information Systems in Organisations

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE (2021/2022)

Module Title: Information Systems in Organisations

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 submission 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.

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.