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BCO6603 Semester 1, 2013
ERP Systems: Assignment 3
Research Report

Assessment: 30%
Due Date: See instructions in Blackboard

“Integrate, Optimise, and Informate “

Davenport, Harris and Cantrell (2004) indicated that “For organizations
seeking to capture the original promise of enterprise solutions, this means they must; …Integrate, Optimise, Informate”. Discuss this concept and what it means in a company’s ERP systems journey.

Discuss the statement using case study examples (from literature searches) to demonstrate different company’s experiences.Your paper should include the following areas:

• What is meant by “Integrate” and the potential benefits.
• What is meant by “Optimise” and the potential benefits.
• What is meant by “Informate” and the potential benefits.
• Identify the barriers companies experience in each of the value propositions

Your task is produce a 3000 - 4000 word research paper which discusses the issues relating to the above. The paper should demonstrate a depth and breadth of reading and should be appropriately referenced. The paper should be referenced using the Harvard referencing standards and formatting according to the approved style guide.

Your essay must include:
Assignment Cover Page: (Use the cover sheet provided. Include the Title, Assignment number, Student Name and Number, Subject)
Introduction: (Introduction to the topic, a statement of the purpose of the paper and a brief description of the paper’s structure.)
Body: (Discuss, compare and/or contrast different perspectives, present arguments supporting the purpose of the paper)
Conclusion: (A summary of the points you have made in the body of the paper. These should match your stated purpose.)
References/ Bibliography

The footer must include your name, student ID, and page number.

You must visit http://www.canberra.edu.au/studyskills/writing for some general help on academic writing especially the sections on ‘writing an introduction’ and ‘answering the question’.

Submission:
Your paper must be submitted via the Turnitin link in blackboard/webct in pdf format. Name your file for assignment 2 in the form s3999999Assn2.pdf and where the 39999999 is replaced by your student number. Your submission to Turnitin must include only a Title Page, your essay, and the Bibliography or References list. You must also submit a copy to webct assignment dropbox..

Your paper must follow the formatting and layout standards specified for this subject and must also use the Harvard Referencing System.


Make sure that you include the tutor’s name and the tutorial class time on the cover sheet.