Holmes Institute HS2041: Individual Assignment Report T1 2019

This individual assignment report for HS2041, Enterprise Systems, requires students to critically analyze an ERP implementation case study. The report's purpose is to define the scope of the case study within the context of an ERP system, evaluate the implementation approach, and analyze the handling of change management, proposing appropriate strategies. The report follows a structured format, including an introduction outlining the objective and structure, followed by sections on the purpose and scope of the ERP, an evaluation of the implementation approach, and an analysis of change management. The report concludes with a summary of findings and uses Harvard referencing. The assignment assesses students' abilities to apply enterprise system tools and techniques, analyze ERP implementations, assess risks, and communicate effectively. The report is worth 15% of the total assessment and has a word limit of 1000-1500 words.

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Assessment Details and Submission Guidelines
Trimester T1 2019
Unit Code HS2041
Unit Title Enterprise Systems
Assessment Type Individual Assignment
Assessment Title Individual Assignment 1
Purpose of the
assessment (with
ULO Mapping)
Students are required to conduct critical analysis of the ERP implementation in given case
study and present it in a professional report.
Learning outcomes are
1. Explain and apply enterprise system’s tools and techniques to solve arising business
needs.
2. Apply problem solving using different tools and techniques of ERP and execute
simple business processes using an ES tool (i.e. SAP)
3. Analyse and develop arguments in relation to an organisation’s ERP selection,
planning, implementation and ongoing support phases.
4. Assess risk factors associated with an ERP implementation project, and the
alternatives for managing risks.
5. Communicate using effective oral and written communication tools, act in a
professional manner, be an effective team member or team leader
6. Understand the ICT profession and professional expectations in enterprise systems
Weight 15% of the total assessments
Total Marks 15
Word limit 1000-1500 words
Due Date Week 7
Submission
Guidelines
 All work must be submitted on Blackboard by the due date along with a completed
Assignment Cover Page.
 The assignment must be in MS Word format, no spacing, 11-pt Times New Roman font
and 2 cm margins on all four sides of your page with appropriate section headings.
 Reference sources must be cited in the text of the report, and listed appropriately at the
end in a reference list using Harvard style.
Prepared by: Ms Urooj R. Khan Moderated by: Dr Paul Hawking March, 2019

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Assignment Specification
Purpose:
This assignment aims at analysing a case study on ‘ERP Implementation’ (uploaded on Blackboard as a separate file) and
reporting their understanding/perspectives, answering the following questions
 Define purpose and scope of the case study using an ERP system.
 Discuss and evaluate case study ERP implementation approach.
 Analyse case study handling of change management during ERP implementation and propose appropriate
strategies.
Report structure should be as the following:
Introduction: Discuss the report objective and structure
Purpose and Scope of ERP: Describe Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERPs) in the given context.
Evaluate implementation approach: Brief case study implementation approach and discuss your opinion with quality
arguments.
Analyse Change management: Analyse case study change management activities, roles of key stakeholders and
propose your strategies.
Conclusion – Draw conclusion and summarise findings
References (make sure to use Harvard referencing)
Marking criteria
Marking criteria Weighting
Presentation (Report structure, Grammar and spelling, Written style and expression) 1%
Introduction 1%
Purpose and Scope of ERP 3%
Evaluate implementation approach 4%
Analyse change management 4%
Conclusion 1%
References 1%
TOTAL Weight 15%
Assessment Feedback:
Prepared by: Ms Urooj R. Khan Moderated by: Dr Paul Hawking
March, 2019

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Marking Rubrics
Marking Criteria Excellent Very Good Good Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
Introduction Demonstrated
excellent ability to
describe the report
purpose and
structure clearly
Demonstrated
very good ability
to describe the
report purpose
and structure
Demonstrated
good ability to
describe the
report purpose
and structure
Demonstrated
ability to
describe the
report purpose
and structure
Did not demonstrate
ability to describe
the report purpose
and structure
Purpose and Scope
of ERP
Discussed the
scope of work and
objectives very
clearly
Discussed the
scope of work
and objectives
clearly.
Discussed the
scope of work
and objectives .
Discussed the
scope of work
and objectives
briefly
Did not discuss the
scope of work and
objectives briefly
Evaluate
implementation
approach
Demonstrated
excellent ability to
think critically,
analysed
implementation
approach critically
and described very
well
Demonstrated
very good ability
to think
critically,
analysed the
implementation
approach and
described very
well
Demonstrated
ability to think
critically,
analysed the
implementation
approach and
described well
Analysed the
implementation
approach and
described
briefly
Did not analyse the
implementation
approach
Analyse change
management
Assessed critically
in depth and
suggested
excellent strategies
logically and
presented in very
convincing manner
Assessed
critically and
suggested
strategies
logically and
presented in
convincing
manner
Assessed well
and suggested
strategies
logically and
presented in
well
Assessed and
suggested
strategies
Argument is
confused and
disjointed.
Conclusion Demonstrated
excellent ability to
summarise findings
very well.
Demonstrated
very good ability
to summarise
findings well.
Demonstrated
good ability to
summarise
findings
Demonstrated
ability to
summarise
findings
Did not summarise
findings
Presentation,
Language and
Grammar
Professional
presentation with
excellent writing
skills
Professional
presentation
with very good
writing skills
Professional
presentation
with good
writing skills
Professional
presentation
and well written
Poor presentation
References 5 relevant
references
4 relevant
references
3 relevant
references
2 relevant
references
no relevant
references
Prepared by: Ms Urooj R. Khan Moderated by: Dr Paul Hawking
March, 2019