Assignment 1
Report: Implications of trends in Business Systems
Analysis on understanding the requirements from a Systems Analyst perspective
This assignment requires you to conduct research into, identify, and report on the implications of trends in contemporary and future business systems analysis. Furthermore, compare and contrast the effects the identified trends have on assessing stakeholder requirements from the perspective of a Systems Analyst.
The report should, at a minimum, include:
• Abstract
• Research approach and methodology
• Detailed description of the identified trends
• Impact of the trends on stakeholder requirements
• Reflection and commentary on the identified trends and their impacts on the requirements from the perspective of a Systems Analyst
• Use sources of information from credible sources e.g.
o Gartner: http://gartner.scis.ecu.edu.au
o MIS peer-reviewed journals – Google Scholar (below you can find a ranking of the top MIS journals:
https://www.commerce.uct.ac.za/InformationSystems/Pages/Journal-
Ranking-List o You could also look at Project Management journals o International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA): https://www.iiba.org/ o Other reputable industry sources e.g. IBM, CISCO, KPMG, etc.
• Correct In-text and End-text citations, comprising at least one peer-reviewed journal article in APA 6th Referencing style:
o End Note : https://ecu.au.libguides.com/endnote
o APA 6th Referencing style: https://ecu.au.libguides.com/referencing
• References: No maximum but given that you are writing about a trend and will have to back that up with credible evidence, you will be using a few references (see the sample assignments provided). Remember that any idea/fact sourced from the literature and not referenced can be treated as plagiarism.
The assignment should be submitted in Blackboard and Turnitin as follows:
Value: 20% (Assignment will be marked on 100 and scaled to 20)
Format: Individual assignment where you will examine a contemporary business analysis issue linked to Systems Requirements culminating in a structured research report.
Due date & time: 27 March 2020, 11:59pm
Word count Maximum 2500 words excluding references, abstract, cover sheet, and Table of Contents.
How to submit: Electronically, via Blackboard Assessments Assignment 1 (see picture below)
Format MS Word Document with ECU cover sheet (do not use a PDF)
Notes:
This assignment will require some research and background reading on possible research topics, which highlight contemporary business systems analysis trends. For relevant information, you should refer to scholarly databases, Gartner Consulting website (and other relevant sources as part of the initial fact-finding exercise. This preliminary research conducted should be noted as part of your methodology and approach.
No supporting elements such as flow charts and diagrams should be included in the report.
The assignment should take into account features of the unit such as:
1. Methodologies
2. User participation
3. The role of the Systems Analyst
4. Identifying Stakeholders 5. Obtaining requirements
6. Requirements Definition
Marking penalties may be applied where the word count is exceeded.
NO LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Completing this assessment will help you achieve some of the following learning outcomes
• Evaluate the implications of future trends in business systems analysis.
• Compare the effects of different national and organisational cultures on requirements.
• Critique appropriate strategies to use information systems to meet requirements.
• Apply stakeholder and communication theories to manage stakeholders and their communications needs.
Marking Rubrics:
Criteria Fail
Pass
Threshold Credit Distinction High Distinction
Explores relevant concepts by analysing the impact of trends in business systems analysis on requirements gathering
25%
Insufficient analysis that is not supported by relevant research. Analysis is basic and supported by some research. Analysis is good, supported by relevant research from across discipline areas. Analysis is thorough and driven by integrated research from across discipline areas. Analysis is comprehensive and insightful about the concepts. Analysis is driven by wellintegrated research from across discipline areas.
Demonstrates awareness of the trends on stakeholder and user sensitivity, and stakeholder requirements.
25% Organisational/cultural implications of the trend are absent or poorly explained. Organisational/cultural implications of the trend are explained in a basic way. Organisational/cultural implications of the trend were soundly explained. Critique was partially supported by research. Organisational/cultural implications of the trend were well explored. Critique was supported by relevant research. Organisational/cultural implications of the trend were comprehensively explored. Critique was driven by focused research.
Evaluates the role of a Systems Analyst in connection to trends and stakeholder requirements.
25%
The role insufficiently evaluated. Inadequate connection between trends and
requirements from the SA perspective. The role evaluated to a limited depth/breadth, with limited connection between trends and requirements from the SA perspective. The role analysed with a sound appraisal with clear but basic connection between trends and
requirements from the SA perspective. The role thoroughly analysed with wellestablished connection between trends and requirements from the SA perspective. The role comprehensively analysed with an outstanding connection
demonstrated between trends and
requirements from the SA perspective.
Demonstrates
effective written
communication
skills
25%
Writing is unclear and imprecise using limited/incorrect terminology and vocabulary. Poor command of grammar and spelling with language that is difficult to understand. Structure is largely illogical with an unprofessional tone and poor flow. Document
presentation is poor. Referencing was not APA 6th compliant. Writing, terminology and vocabulary is basic. Adequate
command of grammar
and spelling. Structure is basic. Document presentation is basic, not sufficiently business-like and contains irregularities. Referencing was largely APA 6th compliant. APA 6th references were correctly incorporated. Writing is clear using correct terminology and vocabulary. Good command of grammar and spelling with language that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Structure is logical with a professional tone and good flow. Document
presentation is professional and consistent, with sound use of technology tools. Referencing was APA 6th compliant. APA 6th references were correctly incorporated. Writing is clear, succinct and precise using terminology and vocabulary to good effect. Very good command of grammar and spelling with language tailored to the intended audience. Structure is logical with a very professional tone and flow. Document
presentation is very professional and consistent, using technology tools to good effect.
Referencing was APA 6th compliant. APA 6th references were extensive and correctly incorporated. Writing is clear, succinct and precise using terminology and vocabulary to impressive effect. Excellent command of grammar and spelling with language welltailored to the intended audience. Structure is logical with a highly professional tone and flow. Document presentation is highly polished, using technology tools to very good effect.
Referencing was APA 6th compliant. APA 6th references were extensive and correctly incorporated.
HD 12 &
D 10.5 & CR 9 &
C 7.5 &
Penalty 0.75 per day