ICT 508 Management Information Systems

Assessment 1 – Individual Report

Overview

This assessment focuses on the analysis and evaluation of IS Theories and Tools and the reflection of their application in a real-life scenario.

Timelines and Expectations

Students must submit a word document of their assessment via TurnitIn on Moodle by week 6, Sunday by 23.59 of 21st of December 2025 (week 6).

Learning Outcomes Assessed

The following course learning outcome is assessed by completing this assessment task:

L01. Demonstrated high level of capacity in the analysis, application, and evaluation of information systems theories and tools and their applicability to real life cases.

Assessment 1 – Individual Report: Addressing Information System Integration Challenges

Overview:

This assessment is designed to evaluate your ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge from ICT508 to address a real-world business challenge. The focus is on corporate collaboration, specifically the integration of information systems (IS) between two organizations.

In this scenario, Tesla Inc. and Lucid Motors Automotive have entered into a partnership to develop innovative electric vehicle technologies. For this collaboration to be effective, their information systems must be integrated. The primary challenges involve eliminating redundancies, streamlining business processes, and ensuring seamless communication while addressing organizational, ethical, and technological considerations.

By completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your understanding of the following key areas:

1. Organizational Features (Week 2):
   • How aspects such as culture, structure, and processes impact IS integration.
   • How organizational politics and resistance to change might influence implementation.
   • The role of strategies such as Porter’s Competitive Forces Model or Value Chain Model in identifying opportunities and addressing challenges.
2. Ethical and Social Issues (Week 3):
   • How to navigate ethical dilemmas in IS, including data privacy, intellectual property, and accountability.
   • Ensuring compliance with legal frameworks, such as GDPR, while implementing collaborative technologies.
3. IT Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies (Week 4):
   • The importance of selecting the right IT tools and platforms (e.g., cloud computing, edge computing, enterprise software) to meet integration needs.
   • Evaluating the scalability, cost-efficiency, and sustainability of proposed solutions.

Your task is to critically analyze the integration challenges, identify a suitable model and tool, and propose a detailed, realistic plan for addressing the identified issues. Additionally, you will outline measurable criteria to evaluate the success of your proposed solution.

Scenario

Tesla Inc. and Lucid Motors have joined forces to pioneer advancements in electric vehicle technologies. To enhance collaboration, they aim to integrate their information systems, aiming to eliminate redundancies, streamline operations, and ensure seamless communication. Your task is to analyze this integration challenge and propose solutions using information systems concepts.

Assessment Tasks

1. Understanding the Problem:
   • Carefully read the scenario to identify key challenges related to integrating information systems for Tesla Inc. and Lucid Motors.
   • Consider how organizational aspects such as structure, culture, and business processes (discussed in Week 2) influence this challenge.
2. Selecting a Model and Tool:
   • Choose one model (e.g., Porter's Competitive Forces Model, Value Chain Model) that aids in analyzing the organizational and strategic aspects of the integration.
   • Select one tool (e.g., enterprise software, cloud platforms) that can address the integration challenges.
   • Provide a brief rationale for your choices.
3. Proposing a Solution:
   • Explain how Tesla Inc. and Lucid Motors can utilize the selected model to better understand their integration challenges.
   • Demonstrate how the chosen tool can facilitate the solution. For example:
     • Address organizational issues like politics, culture, and efficiency (Week 2).
     • Discuss ethical concerns, such as data privacy and security (Week 3).
     • Explore how modern IT infrastructure trends, like cloud computing, can enhance system scalability (Week 4).
4. Evaluating Success:
   • Suggest methods to measure the success of your proposed solution. For instance:
     • How can improvements in efficiency or collaboration be tracked?
     • What indicators will signify that the integration is effective?

Submission Instructions

• Format: Word document submitted via Turnitin on Moodle.
• Length: Approximately 1,800 words, including references.
• Font: Calibri, 12-point, double-spaced.
• Referencing Style: Use APA format for citations and references.

Guidelines for Completing the Assessment

1. Focus on Course Content: Apply concepts from the lecture notes. For example:
   • From Week 2: Consider how organizational features like culture, processes, and structure affect IS integration.
   • From Week 3: Address ethical and social issues like data privacy and accountability in the integration.
   • From Week 4: Explore how trends in IT infrastructure, such as cloud computing or edge computing, can be utilized.
2. Maintain Clarity and Simplicity: Articulate your ideas clearly and concisely.
   • Structure your report with headings such as "Introduction," "Challenges," "Proposed Model and Tool," "Implementation," and "Evaluation."
3. Incorporate Real-World Examples: Support your analysis with examples from similar partnerships or integrations in other industries, such as the automotive or technology sectors.
4. Ensure Originality: Your report should reflect your understanding of the course material. Include specific references to the lecture notes and your own insights.

Additional Resources

To assist you in this assessment, consider the following resources:

• The official websites for the two companies:
  • Tesla Inc.: https://www.tesla.com
  • Lucid Motors: https://www.lucidmotors.com
• Porter's Competitive Forces Model Overview: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_08.htm
• Value Chain Analysis Guide: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/v/valuechain.asp
• Enterprise Software Solutions: https://www.sap.com/products/enterprise-management-erp.html
• Cloud Computing Platforms: https://aws.amazon.com/
• Data Privacy and Security Principles: https://www.iso.org/isoiec-27001-information-security.html
• IT Infrastructure Trends: https://www.gartner.com/en/information-technology/glossary/it-infrastructure

Important Information

• Please include SISTC’s assessment cover page at the beginning of the submitted work.
• The assessment must be APA referenced, typed Calibri 12 font, double spaced and delivered by using the appropriate headings and sub headings.
• Referencing is only considered adequate when the sources that are used in the work are acknowledged both in-text and in the references list at the end of the essay.
• The assessment’s length is 1800 words (+/-) 10% including references.
• The assessment is worth 40% of your overall subject mark.
• A word document of your assessment must be submitted to TurnitIn on Moodle by Sunday, 24th August, 11:59pm. Files that are not submitted in word will not be accepted.
• You do not need to print and submit a hard copy of your essay.
• No late submission for this assignment will be excepted.
• It is recommended to plan time appropriately and start your assessment early which will give you time to gain feedback from your tutor and do well.

Submission

All assessments must be submitted through Turnitin on Moodle.

Marking Criteria / Rubric

Refer to the attached marking guide below:

Individual Report Marking Guide – Marks 100
Weighting: 40%

Assessment Criteria:

Fail (0 - 49%)

Pass (50 - 64%)

Credit (65 - 74%)

Distinction (75 - 84%)

High Distinction (85 - 100%)

Evidence and depth of Research (20%)

Less than 6 appropriate and relevant titles read.

At least 6-8 appropriate and relevant titles read.

At least 8-10 appropriate and relevant titles read.

Extensive reading of more than 10 appropriate and relevant titles.

15 or more relevant titles read.

Relevance of content (20%)

Incomplete description of model and tool that can help resolve the IS/IT issue.

An adequate description of model and tool that can help resolve the IS/IT issue.

Accurate description and analysis of model and tool that can help resolve the IS/IT issue.

Very accurate description and analysis of model and tool that can help resolve the IS/IT issue.

Exacting description and analysis of model and tool that can help resolve the IS/IT issue.

Application of tool and model to Solution (20%)

Poor discussion of how organisation can apply the model and tool to resolve the issue and evaluate success.

Incomplete discussion of how organisation can apply the model and tool to resolve the issue and evaluate success.

Good discussion of how organisation can apply the model and tool to resolve the issue and evaluate success.

Very good discussion of how organisation can apply the model and tool to resolve the issue and evaluate success.

Excellent discussion of how organisation can apply the model and tool to resolve the issue and evaluate success.

Clarity of Structure (10%)

The structure of the report is unclear and is not logical. It does not address the main issues. Use of headings and charts have been unsatisfactory.

The structure of the report is clear and logical in parts. It addresses most main issues. Use of headings and charts could be improved.

The structure of the report is clear, easy to read and logical, directly addressing most main issues. Suitable headings and some use of graphics/charts.

The structure of the report is clear, easy to read and logical, directly addressing all main issues. Good use of graphics/charts.

The structure of the report is clear, easy to read and logical, directly addressing all main issues and providing other relevant insights. Powerful use of graphics/charts.

Writing to the audience (15%)

Too much use of technical jargon. A large number of spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors.

Some over-use of technical jargon. Several spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors.

Appropriate use of technical jargon. Some spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors.

Appropriate use of technical jargon. No spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors.

Use of technical jargon minimised and defined when necessary. No spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors.

Correct referencing (15%)

Referencing not done to APA standard. Over-use of direct quotes. Range of sources used is not appropriate and/or not documented.

APA referencing applied to a range (6-8) of relevant resources. No more than 4 errors. Some over-use of direct quotes. Sources all documented.

APA referencing applied to a range (8-10) of relevant resources. No more than 2 referencing errors. Direct quotes used sparingly. Sources all documented.

APA referencing applied to a range (10+) of relevant resources. No referencing errors. Direct quotes used sparingly. Sources all documented.

APA referencing applied to a range (15+) of relevant resources. No referencing errors. Direct quotes used sparingly. Sources all documented.

Late Submission Penalty

• On time: 0 Penalty
• 1 Day Late: -10 Points
• 2 Days Late: -20 Points
• 3 Days Late: -30 Points
• 4 Days Late: -40 points

Feedback

Feedback will be supplied through Moodle. Authoritative results will be published on Moodle.

Academic Misconduct

To submit your assessment task, you must indicate that you have read and understood, and comply with, the Sydney International School of Technology and Commerce Academic Integrity and Student Plagiarism policies and procedures.

You must also agree that your work has not been outsourced and is entirely your own except where work quoted is duly acknowledged. Additionally, you must agree that your work has not been submitted for assessment in any other course or program.