hi james,

this is my assignment requirement. Submission date on 27th July.

BCO6603 Semester 1, 2014
ERP Systems: Assignment 3
Research Report

Assessment: 30%
Due Date: See instructions in Blackboard


“ERP Systems and the Cloud”

Topic statement
There has been significant media attention and hype about the potential of cloud technologies. Companies are investigating how these technologies can assist with their ERP System needs. Management have become aware that you are studying ERP Systems at Victoria University and have given you the task to prepare a research report on potential cloud offerings, benefits and risks.

Requirements
Your task is to produce a 3000 - 4000 word research report which discusses the issues relating to the topic statement. Discuss the topic statement using case study examples (from literature searches) to illustrate different company’s experiences. The report should demonstrate a depth and breadth of reading and should be appropriately referenced using the VU Harvard style guide.

Your report should cover the following areas:

• Different cloud offerings available (SAAS, IAAS, PAAS).
• The applicability of these cloud offerings to the implementation and use of ERP Systems.
• The potential benefits of each cloud offering in relation to ERP Systems.
• The potential risks of each cloud offering in relation to ERP Systems.


Your report must include:

Introduction: Introduction to the topic, a statement of the purpose of the report and a brief description of the report’s structure.
Body: Discuss, compare and/or contrast different perspectives, present arguments supporting the purpose of the report including relevant case studies to illustrate key points. All points must be presented with Harvard citations to high quality (journal/book) references that have a corresponding entry in your reference list.
Conclusion: A summary of the points you have made in the body of the report. These should match your stated purpose.
Reference list: A complete Harvard format reference list. Review the Library style guide for citation and reference list examples http://bit.ly/1jvBd0i.

Presentation: You should include a title page that has your name, the title of your report, your tutorial day and time and your tutor’s name on it. Every page should feature a footer that includes your name, student ID, and page number.

You should review: http://www.vu.edu.au/campuses-services/studentsupport/academic-support-development/academic-writing for some general help on academic writing, especially the sections on essays and referencing. Review the Library Harvard style guide for citation and reference list examples http://bit.ly/1jvBd0i. Please note that Academic Support and Development staff can assist with drafting essays. However, appointments are limited and you must book well in advance on 9919 4744.

Submission
Your report must be submitted via the Turnitin link in Blackboard/Webct in MS Word format. Name your assignment 3 file in the form s3999999Assn3.docx and where the 39999999 is replaced by your student number. You do not need to include an assessment declaration (because the assessment declaration it is a standard template it will boost your similarity results so don’t upload it). However, note that when you submit to Turnitin you are formally agreeing to the statements set out on the declaration relating to academic honesty. Your submission to Turnitin must include only a title page, your essay, and the reference list. Your submission on Turnitin will be marked electronically, so ensure it is complete.