Discuss in detail by critically analyzing the strategies

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1. Introduction

This assessment is an individual assignment. The assignment has two sections (Part A and Part B): in Part A, you are required to write a scholarly academic article based critical engagement with a chosen topic; part B focuses on critical discussions of key factors based on a case study provided.

2. Intended Module Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the assessment, the student will be able to:

i. Demonstrate a mastery of the complex skills and knowledge necessary to evaluate one or more strategic decision-making models.
ii. Critically define the strategic choices that face organizations, using advanced skills in conducting research.
iii. Critically identify the barriers to the implementation of strategic choices.

You should prepare an assignment of a single word file containing Part A and Part B.

Part A

Task 1: Produce a research article considering the following aspects of research in IEEE format: minimum 4 pages; maximum: 6 pages including
- approach to the problem and research questions, objectives
- theoretical framework; rigor of literature review
- methods or empirical analysis techniques, used data sources
- key findings and conclusions

Your research article can include the need for IS/IT interventions within the identified organization (if any) with particular reference to information systems and information technology applications. A critical analysis of the identified organization using appropriate concepts and strategic decision-making models in relation to IS/IT strategy. A critical analysis of the strategic choices and identifying the barriers to the implementation of strategic choices. Include an analysis of chosen real-word company using appropriate concepts and decision making models. However the research should be in line with the intended LO. Additional weightage will be awarded to those work that proposes an innovative IS/IT strategy for an organization in addition to the above.

Part B

You have been provided with the case study ‘The IT Transformation at Intel'. Task 2 is required to be answered based on this case study.

Task 2: Discuss in detail by critically analyzing the strategies adopted in the IT Transformation at Intel (approx. 1000 words).

Part B contents must be referenced using CU Harvard style of referencing and well organised/structured (12 point; Time New Roman; 1.5 line spacing).

Case - The IT TransformaTIon at InTel by Martin Curley

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The present solution is based on the concept of IS/IT implementation in the business firm. The solution is prepared in two parts as required by the instruction. The first part is based on Nizwa Bank's implementation and second part is on Intel, based on given literature. In addition to this, the solution also contain a poster, which is based on Task 1. The solution in total comprises of more than 3400 words and is prepared in Microsoft Office file.

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dear team.. kindly find the attachments for the projects .. I wont to be tow part as the following : 1-part A to about nizwa bank. 2- part B about the company which the attachment attached u should finalized it in shortage. Work submitted up to 1 week (5 working days) after the due date for submission will lose 10% of the obtained mark (after internal moderation). Work submitted after this, but up to 2 weeks (10 working days) late will lose 20% of the overall obtained mark. 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 you failing the module overall.

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Deliverable (Poster presentation) Overall design and contents of poster (5 marks) Presentation skill; Q & A (2 + 3 marks) 10 Deliverable (Task 2) (Turnitin based Submission) Overall answer is in the context of Intel’s case study. However the work is incomplete in all aspects (1-5 marks) Adequate details provided but very generic. However the overall answer is in the context of Intel’s case study. Factors / issues / challenges explored partially. (6-13 marks) 25 Strategies explored and discussion of transformation of IT in Intel is good. Critically reviewed the strategies. Evidence of reading and analyzing case study. Overall good attempt. (14-19 marks) Discussion of transformation of IT in Intel is excellent. Critically reviewed all strategies excellently. Excellent presentation, logically structured, using correct grammar and spelling, excellent cross-referencing and links to supporting evidence. The answer is complete in all respects. (20-25 marks)

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Work Proposal: (Turnitin based Submission) Proposal is incomplete but has relevant information (1-3 marks) Good proposal with relevant information (4-7 marks) Complete and excellent proposal (8-10 marks) 10 Deliverable (Task 1) (Turnitin based Submission) Research article ? Approach to the problem and research questions; objectives; (10 marks) ? Rigor of literature review; (10 marks) ? Methods or empirical analysis techniques; used data sources; (10 marks) ? Key findings and conclusions; (10 marks) Excellent: 8-10 marks; Good: 5-7 marks; Satisfactory: 1-4 marks. ? Citations and referencing (5 marks) ? IEEE format; Academic writing (5 marks) ? Proposing innovative IS/IT strategy (5 marks) Excellent: 5 marks; Good: 3-4 marks; Satisfactory: 1-2 marks 55

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12/21/2017 4:52:34 AM

Assessment: Individual Assignment Intended Learning Outcomes: On completion of this module, the student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a mastery of the complex skills and knowledge necessary to evaluate one or more strategic decision-making models. 2. Critically define the strategic choices that face organizations, using advanced skills in conducting research. 3. Critically identify the barriers to the implementation of strategic choices.

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12/21/2017 4:52:13 AM

For a mark of 60-69% • Show a clear understanding of the activity. • Display knowledge of most of the principles, theories, methodologies, and practices involved and an ability to apply them effectively. • Provide evidence of wide reading. • Demonstrate an ability to select critical points and analyse them and draw sound conclusions. • Provide approaches that are creative and pragmatic. • Provide a supported critique of your own work. • Provide supported, discussions of further research that may be needed. • Provide a good individual contribution For a mark of 50-59% • Show an adequate understanding of the activity. • Display knowledge of some of the principles, theories, methodologies, and practices involved and an ability to apply them. • Provide evidence of some reading related to the proposal. • Demonstrate an ability to select key points in the exercise and analyse them. • Provide approaches that are less creative or might not be entirely practical. • Provide a critique of your own work. • Provide discussions of further research that may be needed. • Provide an adequate individual contribution

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12/21/2017 4:52:05 AM

The assignment will be assessed out of 100 marks using the below mentioned criteria. For a mark of >69% • Show a thorough understanding of the purpose of the activity. • Display knowledge of the major principles, theories, methodologies, and practices involved and an ability to apply them effectively. • Provide evidence of wide reading, including academic journals. • Demonstrate an ability to select critical points, evaluate them and communicate the conclusions effectively. • Provide approaches that are creative, practicable, and supported. • Provide a sound, supported critique of your own work. • Provide sound and supported discussions of further research that may be needed. • Provide a very good individual contribution

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Submit a work proposal for this assignment on 9th, which must include: > Understanding of deliverables – a detailed description of deliverables. > General overview of the given tasks – (Part A and Part B) - initial understanding of solution to all tasks with timeline to complete them and identification of literature resources. (10 marks) You may also include a draft version of the assignment to get feedback; however no marks allocated for the draft version. You should prepare an assignment of a single word file containing Part A and Part B.

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