Task Summary

This assessment task requires you to research and write a 1000 words report on ONE of the topics provided. These topics are related to the key information systems concepts and technologies evident in the context of contemporary businesses and organisations.

Context

The purpose of this assignment is to develop your ability to understand the use of information systems technologies and concepts such as innovation, digital disruption, cultural impact and new business models in the contemporary workplace.

Task Instructions

1. Please read the attached MIS500_Assessment 1_List of
2. Choose ONE (1) of the three (3)
3. Read and research widely on the chosen topic area.
4. Write a 1000 words research report on the chosen topic based on the review of relevant literature and
5. The report should include an introduction, body and conclusion with references to support the ideas.
6. Please refer to the assessment rubric to ensure you address all the assessment

Referencing

This is a research assignment and as such you are required to read and research widely. A minimum of 10 references are required. You may use a selection of different types of sources but at least 5 of the references must be from Academic sources (eg journals, books and University resources). As the topics are contemporary you will need to supplement this research by reading other high quality non-Academic texts such as reputable newspapers, TED talks, Magazines like Wired and oranisations websites. You must have a critical eye when reading these texts. Your sources should be from the last five years

It is essential that you use appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research. Please see more information on referencing here http://library.laureate.net.au/research_skills/referencing

Submission Instruction

Please submit ONE Word document (.doc or .docx) via the Assessment 1 section found in the main navigation menu of the MIS500 Blackboard site. The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.

Academic Integrity Declaration

I declare that except where I have referenced, the work I am submitting for this assessment task is my own work. I have read and am aware of Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure viewable online at http://www.torrens.edu.au/policies-and-forms

I am aware that I need to keep a copy of all submitted material and their drafts, and I will do so accordingly.

Assessment 1 Topics List

 Topic 1

Gabor George Burt stated that:

 ‘meaningful innovation does not need to be based on outright invention. Rather, there is an exhilarating shortcut. It is based on bold, new combinations of already existing components that simultaneously unlock heightened levels of consumer value and reduce costs.’

Discuss this quotation in the context of digital disruption by investigating a particular company or industry of your choice. Examine and explain and how they have achieved these levels of customer value and costs using information systems. You will need to check your choice of company with your lecturer to ensure it is appropriate and that it has not been chosen by another student (each student should choose a different company).

Topic 2

There is little doubt that the taxi industry has been greatly impacted by the arrival of disruptive companies like Uber, Lyft and Ola. These companies have harnessed the power of information systems to create new business models.

What is the next Uber/Taxi paradigm? Chose an industry to investigate, give examples and justify your viewpoint.

Topic 3

Choose an organisation from your home country and analyse how cultural context affects the use of information systems and the uptake of digital disruption. The organisation might be a business, NGO or government organisation. Some cultures are open to change whereas others may find it more challenging. Make sure you take into consideration the issues such as cultural values and norms, connectivity, infrastructure and financial implications (but not limited to these issues). Use specific examples to support and justify your ideas.