Academic Writing - Information Systems in Industry

The task You are required to write a 3000 word essay on one of the following topics: Every system development approach\methodology predicates that good teamwork is critical to developing good quality software systems. Elaborate and discuss whether this is true or false. Each of Porter’s Five Forces of Competitive Position can be influenced by the use of information systems. Elaborate and discuss how and why different systems can influence different forces differently. Elaborate and discuss whether adopting an integrated approach to industrial information system provision (such as the products offered by vendors such as SAP, Oracle and others) is a good or a bad thing for organisations of different sizes. The decision to invest in Information Systems should not be the sole the responsibility of the system providers. Elaborate and discuss whether this is true or false. Different components and levels of an enterprise have differing requirements of their information systems, even when they are dealing with the same data sets. Elaborate and discuss whether this is true or false. The liability for damage caused due to an error in a technology-based system should always lie with the developer who made the error. Elaborate and discuss whether this is true or false.
 Elaborate and discuss how the effectiveness of spending money on activities in fields such as marketing, communications, image and corporate and social responsibility can be assessed using information systems in industry. You are required to not only answer the question on the topic itself but also to: Write in a credible academic style Relate your answer to current literature on the subject Reference all facts and contextualise opinions in your work using the Harvard referencing system Provide a bibliography of all cited works (using the Harvard system) Marking Guide Work submitted will be marked according to the following criteria: Distinction Evidence of extensive reading and research, guided and independent, appropriate to the question, leading to highly focused work. Demonstrates a clear and meaningful understanding of the interrelationship between concepts, ideas, theories and arguments. Key issues are well articulated and strongly supported by excellent reflection. Includes a strong critical and analytical evaluation of material using a wide variety of sources. Excellent structure, style and referencing. Merit Illustrates good comprehension and application of knowledge, strongly linking published theory with the issue being addressed. All material is entirely relevant to the question. Good presentation skills with well-structured arguments and meaningful conclusions. Evidence of depth and breadth of research as well as reflective practice. Demonstrates ability to not only analyse and synthesise ideas but also to critically reflect upon their application. Clear referencing, citation and style. Pass Exhibits satisfactory knowledge, understanding and evidence of reflection but only limited critical analysis. Link between theory and practice is clearly made but only marginally interrogated. Some evidence of research or appropriate reading; organisation is adequate for the study, with appropriate spelling and grammar. All evidence presented is acceptable to support the focus of the assignment, satisfactorily contextualising the analysis of practice. Appropriate referencing, citation and bibliography. Fail Exhibits some knowledge but little understanding of the key issues. Limited evidence or research or appropriate reading and this is insufficiently articulated to illuminate either theory or practice. Primarily descriptive and/or contains irrelevant material. Limited or no reflection and little awareness of the main factors involved. Organisation is weak and may contain poor spelling or other grammatical errors.