THE UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA

Graduate School of Business

ASSIGNMENT 1
MBS6061: E- BUSINESS STRATEGIES AND MODELS

In the notes shared in class and the video clips given below and in class, it is clear that their
life will not continue as we have know it. There were drastic changes the way business operates.
This was partially for seen and predicted about a decade ago. This question is based on
technology changes and Industrial 4.0. Use the class notes and the links below;

Industry 4.0 Videos content

Link (Links to an external site.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJKot5iqbcw
What is Industry 4.0 ? 4th Industrial Revolution #Industry4 #Smart_Factory #IIOT

Link (Links to an external site.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EV1Ygw6_rCs
What Is Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing?

Link (Links to an external site.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSZPNwZex9s
Introducing the self-driving bicycle in the Netherlands

Link (Links to an external site.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8YjvHYbZ9w
Introducing Spot Classic (previously Spot)

Link (Links to an external site.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NR32ULxbjYc
Evolution Of Boston Dynamics Since 2012

Link (Links to an external site.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jky9I1ihAkg
9 Most Advanced AI Robots - Humanoid & Industrial Robots
Using the Links above, and the class notes, YOU NEED TO COME UP WITH A WRITE-UP
RESPONDING TO THE QUESTIONS BELOW. SUBMIT THE WORD VERSION OF
YOUR REPORT ONLINE (Online Portal). YOU THEN BE REQUIRED TO COMMENT
ON AT LEAST 10 SUBMISSIONS FROM YOUR CLASSMATES BY ENGAGING IN AN
ACADEMIC DEBATE. YOU CAN ONLY SEE THE POSTING FROM YOUR
CLASSMATES AFTER POSTING YOUR WRITE-UP. YOUR WRITE-UP SHOULD
COME WITH A MINIMUM OF 5 PEER REVIEWED REFERENCES.

1. Briefly explain what is industry 4.0, Outline and explain the main stages of industry 4.0
giving details of where we are today.
2. Discuss the key technologies and their roles in industry 4.0 (Should include artificial
intelligence, 5G, and related technologies)
3. Discuss how Industrial 4.0 will affect our lives and the E-Business
4. Which Jobs will be affected the most and why
5. How can one better prepare.
6. Discuss the universal wage in the context of industry 4.0
7. In your own opinion, what is the relationship between COVID-19 and industry 4.0