ASSESSMENT 2 BRIEF

Subject Code and Title MIS500 Foundations of Information Systems

Assessment Group Case Study

Individual/Group Group

Length Part A – Group report 3000 words +/- 10%

Part B – Group presentation 10 minutes plus 5 minutes Q&A

Learning Outcomes The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful

completion of the task below include:
b. Apply business and IS knowledge and concepts to develop
verifiable solutions and recommendations to address and
support strategic goals of a business or an organisation.

c. Develop and communicate a collaborative strategy which

embodies the principles of agile methodology to
stakeholders of an organisation.

Submission Part A: by 11:55pm AEST Friday end Module 4.1 (Week 7)

Part B: Module 4.2 (Week 8) to be presented during class time or
time of online class

Weighting Part A: 25%

Part B: 15%

Total Marks 100 marks

Task Summary
In groups of no more than three (3) you are to act as consultants hired by the company the case
study is based on, to create an information system for your client.

Part A: In response to the case study provided, your group will produce a report explaining the
information system plan you develop for your client. The report should be no more than 3000
words.
Part B: Your group will present your ideas to the class (face-to-face students) or submit a video
presentation (online students).

Context
The development of your professional skills includes researching information systems to assist with
organisational issues that are encountered in contemporary business. You will be learning important
‘agile’ skills to assist in the workplace, such as scrum meetings.

Purpose: To conduct research in response to current business issues that your organisation will
present. This project will require you to respond to a specific business issue that is presented to you

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and then design, collect, analyse, interpret, report and present data back to the business via your
report. The case study is a real business.

Task Instructions

 Form groups of no more than 3 members.

Part A Group report

1. Fibre Fashion – Case Study

To complete this assessment task you are required to design an information system for Fibre
Fashion to assist with their business. You have discussed Porter’s Value Chain in class and
you should understand the Primary and support activities within businesses. For this
assessment you need to concentrate on Marketing and Sales only.

2. Watch the case study video about Fibre Fashion (link below). This video will allow you to
understand the business and where you, as consultants, can add value by improving their
information systems in marketing and sales.

3. Fibre Fashion can also be found online at https://www.fibrefashion.com.au/ and on

Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/fibre_fashion_agency/

4. For further details about current information systems of Fibre Fashion, please see the
Assessment 2 Database document and the OneBrands Fibre Sales Figures Contacts
spreadsheet in the Assessment 2 area of Blackboard.

5. Based on the information provided as well as your own research (reading!) into information
systems for SMEs (small to medium enterprise), write a report for Fibre Fashion to assist
with their marketing and sales.

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Structure of the report

Please structure the group report as follows:

 Title page
 Introduction
 Background to the issue you plan to solve (e.g. the excel spreadsheet is inefficient). Identify
a research question
 Research the issue and present a literature review
 Analysis of the literature including other examples
 Recommended Solution – explain the information system and how it will assist the business.
You may use visuals to represent your ideas
 Conclusion
 References (quality and correct method of presentation. You must have a minimum of 15
references
 Appendices should include: ‘scrum’ meeting minutes

Scrum meeting notes

During the Trimester you will hold scrum meetings in your groups (in class or online in a discussion
thread). Each group has five minutes to state what they have done and what they plan to do in the
next week (each person in the group is required to speak every week). Any issues can be addressed
in this time and groups are required to take minutes and update their status every scrum meeting.
These meeting minutes then need to be attached to the report as an appendix.

PART B Presentation

Your group is required to present your final idea for the business in a ten (10) minute presentation
pitched as though your lecturer is the client and you are selling the idea of your information system.
Every group member must present a minimum of 2.5 minutes with an overall maximum of six slides
(plus a reference list).

The presentation is ten (10) minutes with an additional five (5) minutes for questions. Online
students will be asked questions via a discussion board.

ALL STUDENTS MUST ATTEND THE PRESENTATION. Special consideration (SC) must be sought if
you are unable to attend. If you do not attend you will not receive any marks for this part of the
assignment (unless SC is approved).

Referencing
It is essential that you use appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research. Please see more
information on referencing here http://library.laureate.net.au/research_skills/referencing

Submission Instructions
Submit your group report via the Assessment 2 link in the main navigation menu in MIS500:
Foundations of Information Systems. The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade
Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.

Academic Integrity Declaration

Group assessment:

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We declare that except where we have referenced, the work we are submitting for this assessment
task is our own work. We have read and are aware of Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity
Policy and Procedure viewable online at http://www.torrens.edu.au/policies-and-forms
We are aware that we need to keep a copy of all submitted material and their drafts, and we will do
so accordingly.

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Assessment Rubric – PART A
Fail
Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
Assessment (Yet to achieve
(Functional) (Proficient) (Advanced) (Exceptional)
Attributes minimum standard)
50-64% 65-74% 75-84% 85-100%
0-49%
Title and Introduction No title or “Assignment Title is not clear and/or Title is not clear but Title has been attempted but Title clearly states the
2”. relevant. attempt is made. needs editing to be clearer. intent of the report.
Percentage for this
criterion = 10% No introduction is A weak or non-existent A basic introduction that A proficient introduction Exceptional introduction
attempted. introduction of topic. The states topic but lacks that is interesting and states that grabs interest of
paper’s purpose is interest. The thesis is topic. The thesis is clear and reader and states topic.
unclear/thesis is weak or somewhat clear and arguable statement of The thesis is exceptionally
missing. arguable. position. clear, well-developed, and
a definitive statement.

Issue and research No clear identification of The report does not clearly The purpose and objective The purpose and objective of The purpose and objective
question an issue or research address the objective(s) and of the report is made clear, the report is made clear, of the report is made clear,
question. no research question is and and addresses the objective. and it addresses the objecti
Percentage for this identified. addresses the objective(s). Research question is ve(s) in a focused and logic
criterion = 5% No research question is identified. al manner. A well-
identified. articulated research
question.
Evidence based Effort considered inferior Information is gathered Information is gathered Information is gathered from Information is gathered
discussion and critical to the required minimum from a single source. from a limited number of multiple sources. from multiple, research-
analysis standard. No attempt at a Lacks a basic knowledge of sources. Demonstrates proficient based sources.
discussion or critical the field; selected sources Demonstrates a basic knowledge of the field;
25% review. irrelevant to project; knowledge of the field; thorough selection of Demonstrates exceptional
misinterprets sources. selected sources relevant to sources pertinent to project. depth of knowledge of the
No attempt at analysis. project. field; Comprehensive use of
Limited or no connections Consistent connections most recent and seminal
made between evidence Some connections made made between evidence and sources)
and thesis. Lack of analysis. between evidence and thesis. Overall,
thesis. Some analysis but good analysis. Exceptionally critical,
improvements can be relevant and consistent
made.

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 Fail
Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
Assessment (Yet to achieve
(Functional) (Proficient) (Advanced) (Exceptional)
Attributes minimum standard)
50-64% 65-74% 75-84% 85-100%
0-49%
connections made between
evidence and thesis.
Excellent analysis.

Description of Solution Solution was not clear. Ideas were unclear. Little
and justification of evidence of creativity or
recommendation 30% originality.
Evidence used does not
clearly support the main
argument.
Ideas were relevant and
stated. Appropriate
concepts were included.
Demonstrated knowledge
of the key issues. Ideas
were not as creative as they
could be. Mid-level
originality.
Ideas were relevant and
clearly stated. Appropriate
concepts were included.
Demonstrated competence
and knowledge of the key
issues. Ideas were somewhat
creative. Good level of
originality.
Ideas were all relevant and
clearly stated. Appropriate
concepts were included
and integrated effectively.
Demonstrated competence
and knowledge of the key
issues. Ideas were creative.
High level of originality.

Connection between Evidence used to support the Evidence used to support

argument and evidence is central point is well chosen, the central point is rich,
not clearly articulated in all though not particularly rich detailed and well chosen.
cases. or detailed.

Conclusion Not attempted. Recommendations do not
clearly flow from the
document, and/or miss key
10% findings. They are not well
organised.
Conclusions are
mostly relevant and are
linked to the results of the
document.
Recommendations do not
clearly flow from the
document, and/or miss key
findings. They are not well
organised.
Conclusions are relevant and
portray the results of the
document.
Recommendations, if
applicable, are specific,
action-oriented suggestions,
oriented to topic.
Recommendations logically
flow from the document
but the logic may not always
be clear.
Conclusions are relevant
and accurately portray the
results of the document.
Recommendations if
applicable are specific,
action-oriented
suggestions, oriented to
the topic, and relevant.
Recommendations logically
flow from the document in
a manner which is evident
to the reader.

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 Fail
Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
Assessment (Yet to achieve
(Functional) (Proficient) (Advanced) (Exceptional)
Attributes minimum standard)
50-64% 65-74% 75-84% 85-100%
0-49%
Appendix Not attempted. Not all minutes are Not all minutes (only 1 All minutes from scrum All minutes from scrum
attached. missing) are attached but meeting attached and are of meeting attached and are
Percentage for this standard is good to average a good standard. Some of a high standard.
criterion = 5% minor issues

Use of academic and

discipline conventions Reader has difficulty Poor grammar, spelling and Communicates in a Communicates coherently Communicates eloquently.
following the document. punctuation. Low coherent and readable and concisely in a manner Expresses meaning
Percentage for this readability of document. manner that adheres to the that adheres to the given coherently, concisely and
criterion = 15% Demonstrates given format. format. creatively within the given
inconsistent use of good Demonstrates use of format.
quality, credible and credible and relevant
relevant resources to resources to support and Accurately employs Accurately employs a wide Discerningly selects and
support and develop develop ideas, but these specialised language and range of specialised precisely employs a wide
ideas. are not always explicit or terminology. language and terminology. range of specialised
well developed. language and terminology.

Referencing is omitted or Referencing resembles APA, Meaning is easy to follow. Engages audience interest. Engages and sustains
does not resemble APA. with frequent or repeated Information, arguments Information, arguments and audience’s interest.
errors. and evidence are structured evidence are structured and Information, arguments
and sequenced in a way sequenced in a way that is, and evidence are insightful,
that is clear and logical. clear and persuasive. persuasive and expertly
presented.

Occasional minor errors Spelling, grammar and

present in spelling, punctuation are free from
grammar and/or errors.
punctuation.
Demonstrates use of good
quality, credible and relevant
resources to support and
Spelling, grammar and
punctuation are free from
errors.
Demonstrates use of high-
quality, credible and

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 Fail
Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
Assessment (Yet to achieve
(Functional) (Proficient) (Advanced) (Exceptional)
Attributes minimum standard)
50-64% 65-74% 75-84% 85-100%
0-49%
Demonstrates use of develop arguments and relevant resources to
credible resources to statements. support and develop
support and develop ideas. arguments and position
Show evidence of wide statements.
scope within the
Referencing resembles APA, organisation for sourcing Show evidence of wide
with occasional errors. evidence. scope within and without
the organisation for
sourcing evidence.
APA referencing is free from
errors. APA referencing is free
from errors.

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PART B
Fail
Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
(Yet to achieve
Assessment Attributes (Functional) (Proficient) (Advanced) (Exceptional)
minimum standard)
50-64% 65-74% 75-84% 85-100%
0-49%
Introduction
An accurate statement of the purpose of Further work is Acceptable but has Still has room for Completely satisfactory. Outstanding application
the presentation is provided and the team required to meet the room for improvement growth to be Has elements of of effort. Criteria
are introduced. A brief introduction to the minimum standard. to meet criteria completely satisfactory. excellence but needs to requirements fully
topic is provided and the structure of the standards to fullest Has potential to reach be consistent across all achieved.
remainder of the presentation is outlined. potential. Requires the next level but criteria requirements.
consistent development development still
Percentage for this criterion = 15% of criteria elements to requires more
reach next level. application to fully
satisfy criteria
requirements.
Background
A discussion and critical analysis of related Further work is Acceptable but has Still has room for Completely satisfactory. Outstanding application
literature/background material is required to meet the room for improvement growth to be Has elements of of effort. Criteria
presented. Multiple high quality references required minimum to meet criteria completely satisfactory. excellence but needs to requirements fully
are used to underpin key points standard. standards to fullest Has potential to reach be consistent across all achieved.
potential. Requires the next level but criteria requirements
Percentage for this criterion = 15% consistent development development still
of criteria elements to requires more
reach next level. application to fully
satisfy criteria
requirements.
Solution
A discussion of results is presented with Further work is Acceptable but has Still has room for Completely satisfactory. Outstanding application
evidence based recommendations required to meet the room for improvement growth to be Has elements of of effort. Criteria
responding to stakeholder needs are required minimum to meet criteria completely satisfactory. excellence but needs to requirements fully
presented. Recommendations are feasible standard. standards to fullest Has potential to reach be consistent across all achieved.
and will deliver business value for the potential. Requires the next level but criteria requirements.
organisation. consistent development development still
requires more

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 Fail
Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
(Yet to achieve
Assessment Attributes (Functional) (Proficient) (Advanced) (Exceptional)
minimum standard)
50-64% 65-74% 75-84% 85-100%
0-49%
Percentage for this criterion = 40% of criteria elements to application to fully
reach next level. satisfy criteria
requirements.
Presentation
A confident and clear presentation by each Further work is Acceptable but has Still has room for Completely satisfactory. Outstanding application
team member contributing to a cohesive required to meet the room for improvement growth to be Has elements of of effort. Criteria
project pitch accurately reflecting project required minimum to meet criteria completely satisfactory. excellence but needs to requirements fully
outcomes and responding to stakeholder standard standards to fullest Has potential to reach be consistent across all achieved.
requirements. Team members respond to potential. Requires the next level but criteria requirements
panel questions and feedback and can consistent development development still
clearly articulate their contribution to the of criteria elements to requires more
project reach next level. application to fully
satisfy criteria
Percentage for this criterion = 20% requirements

Slides
Slides created to a clear, creative and Further work is Acceptable but has Still has room for Completely satisfactory. Outstanding application
professional standard. required to meet the room for improvement growth to be Has elements of of effort. Criteria
required minimum to meet criteria completely satisfactory. excellence but needs to requirements fully
Percentage for this criterion = 10% standard. standards to fullest Has potential to reach be consistent across all achieved.
potential. Requires the next level but criteria requirements.
consistent development development still
of criteria elements to requires more
reach next level. application to fully
satisfy criteria
requirements.

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