BPP Coursework Cover Sheet

Please use the table below as your cover sheet for the 1st page of the submission. The sheet should
be before the cover/title page of your submission.

Programme MSc Management with Streams

Knowledge Management and Information Systems

Strategy
[BMT7026]
Module name

QAA Level 7

Schedule Term

Student Reference Number (SRN)

Report/Assignment Title

Date of Submission
(Please attach the confirmation of any
extension received)

Declaration of Original Work:

I hereby declare that I have read and understood BPPs regulations on plagiarism and that this is my
original work, researched, undertaken, completed and submitted in accordance with the requirements
of BPP Business School.

The word count, excluding contents table, bibliography and appendices, is ___ words.

Student Reference Number: xxxxxx Date: xx/xx/xxxx

By submitting this coursework you agree to all rules and regulations of BPP regarding assessments
and awards for programmes. Please note, submission is your declaration you are fit to sit.

BPP University reserves the right to use all submitted work for educational purposes and may
request that work be published for a wider audience.

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 MSc Management with Streams

Knowledge Management and Information

Systems
[BMT7075]

Coursework Assessment Brief

Summer Term 2016

Submission deadline: Tuesday 16th August 2016 at 23:59

Submission mode: Turnitin online access

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1. General Assessment Guidance

Your summative assessment for Knowledge Management and Information Systems (BMT7026) is
a Coursework submission.
The deadline for submission is 23.59 on Tuesday 16th August 2016
You are required to submit your assessment via Turnitin online access. Only submissions made
via the specified mode will be accepted and hard copies or any other digital form of submissions
(like via email or pen drive etc.) will not be accepted.
For coursework, the submission word limit is 3,500 words. You must comply with the word count
guidelines. You may submit LESS than 3,500 words but not more. Tables, diagrams,
bibliography, appendices, annex and headings are NOT included within word count calculations.
You must specify total word count on the front page of your report.
For coursework, please use font size 12 for body text and the typeface (font) should be Arial or
Times New Roman with minimum 1.5 spacing.
For headers and titles, please use font size 14. Your submission must have standard margins and
page numbers.
Please use English (UK) as your language in the submission.
Do not put your name or contact details anywhere on your submission. You should only put your
student identification number (SRN) which will ensure your submission is recognised in the
marking process.
A total of 100 marks are available for this module assessment and you are required to achieve
minimum of 50% to pass this module.
You are required to use only Harvard Referencing System in your submission. Any content which
is already published by other author(s) and is not referenced will be considered as a case of
plagiarism.

You can find further information on Harvard Referencing in the online library on the VLE. You can
use the following link to access this information:

http://my.bpp.com/vle/mod/data/view.php?d=223&rid=596

BPP University has a strict policy regarding plagiarism and in proven instances of plagiarism or
collusion, severe punishment will be imposed on offenders. You are advised to read the rules
and regulations regarding plagiarism and collusion in the GAR and MOPP which are available on
VLE in the Academic registry section.

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 You should include a completed copy of the Assignment Cover sheet. Any submission without
this completed Assignment Cover sheet will be considered invalid and not marked.

2. Assessment Brief

PART A: Written assignment submission (Total marks = 100; Weightage = 80%)

Choose an organisation, that may be either UK-based or international, on which to base your study.
You should choose a company that you feel confident you can research and readily gain access to
information through articles, journals, newspapers and other published materials from 2006 onwards
for the purpose of this coursework.

Structure of Part A

Introduction and overview of the organisation (20 marks)

1. Compile an external overview analysis of the organisation that should include information on the
service or product offering, and their position in the business sector. You can use tools such as
PESTLE or Porters 5 forces to aid you in your analysis. You should pay particular attention to the
use of information systems and technology within the industry to engage with customers and to
manage relationships with suppliers and partners. You should also identify key technology
trends and the implications for the industry.

Evaluation of the system (45 marks)

2. Evaluate how the organisation introduced an information system (such as a CRM, or ERP) OR a
knowledge management system, to meet their business objectives and support their products or
services. You must:

I. Focus on an implementation that has taken place from 2006 onwards.

II. Use appropriate journal articles from Athens or other credible sources to support your
analysis.

The evaluation should include such areas as (but not limited to):
A clear identification and description of the system that was introduced, and when.
An analysis of the perceived benefit that would be gained by the introduction of the
system
An evaluation of the impact (positive and negative) of the system on other areas of
the business, such as customers, suppliers, staff, brand perception or global visibility
A reflection on the introduction of the system into the organisation: was it a success
or failure and why?

Recommendations for future development (25 marks)

3. Following on from your analysis of the system, consider emergent technologies or trends within
the area of information systems and knowledge management that may be appropriate for the
system you have evaluated in part 2 of the question. Provide a recommendation on how the
trend or technology could benefit the future development of the system.

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 Your recommendation should provide:
an explanation of the emergent technology or trend
Justification, including potential risks, for why it may be appropriate in the context
of the system you have evaluated in part 2 of your assignment.

Structure, referencing, use of language including use of Harvard Referencing System (10 marks)

PART B: PowerPoint presentation submission (Total marks = 100; Weightage = 20%)

4. Submission of a presentation that summarises the key points of the report above. The objective
will be to demonstrate in a business context a practical example of the role of technology in
support of KM practise. The presentation must use PowerPoint. The presentation should be a
maximum of 15 slides.

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2.1. Assessment Marking Scheme (Student Version)

The assignment is marked out of 100. The following table shows the mark allocation and the approach
required.

Section Content Marks

1.Introduction and 1. Evidence of quality research and wider Max 20

Organisation Brief
2.Implementation Analysis
understanding of the organisations
business, profile, competitive position,
industry use of technology and key
technology trends impacting the industry.
1. Clear identification and description of the 15 marks
evaluation of the system. Reasoning
behind introduction of proposed system
under analysis and forecasted business
benefit. 15 marks
2. Critical evaluation of implementation of
the system and the management
challenges that were presented. Effect on
stakeholders and other areas of business 15 marks
3. Post implementation analysis: was it
success or failure and why?
Max 45

3.Potential application of 1. Clear understanding of an appropriate 10 marks

emergent technologies and emerging trend or technology and
trends supporting academic theories and
practical examples
2. Evidence of research on the application of 15 marks
an appropriate trend or technology that
could be applied. This will be in the Max 25
context of the system under analysis in
question 2

Structure, referencing, use of language including use of Harvard Referencing Max 10

System

Total 100 marks

PART B: Presentation submission

Organisation: A well planned and managed presentation 20

including a professional style
Visuals: legible text, figures, aesthetic quality 20

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Content Appropriate theoretical context, analysis and 20
academic rigour
A rational evaluation of issues and concepts
raised in report and appropriate conclusion 20
Displays a knowledge of technical terminology
and appropriate definitions of terms 10
Displays appropriate research skills 10

Total 100 Marks

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