Overview
Enterprise Systems (ES) have become increasingly popular since the early 1990s. One goal of these systems is to provide an encapsulation of core business processes and information. Many organisations have acquired ES technology, however there are considerable risks associated with ES implementation, maintenance and on-going use. In this unit, you will be equipped with the information required to inform ES adoption, selection and implementation decisions and the ability to communicate this knowledge to your peers and employers.
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48 credit points
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Assessment Overview
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- Evaluate the role of Enterprise Systems in organisations and their adoption and use characteristics
- Compare the common Enterprise System modules and their features
- Analyse the individual activities and the roles of key stakeholders in an organisation's Enterprise System life-cycle
- Develop an argument for the support or rejection of an Enterprise System adoption decision in an organisation
- Examine the role of business process remodelling during Enterprise System adoption and implementation
- Assess risk factors, relevant critical success factors and best practice in an Enterprise System adoption and implementation project.
Australian Computer Society (ACS) recognises the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA). SFIA is in use in over 100 countries and provides a widely used and consistent definition of ICT skills. SFIA is increasingly being used when developing job descriptions and role profiles.
ACS members can use the tool MySFIA to build a skills profile at https://www.acs.org.au/professionalrecognition/mysfia-b2c.html
This unit contributes to the following workplace skills as defined by SFIA. The SFIA codes is included:
- Analytics (INAN)
- Research (RSCH)
- Emerging Technology Monitoring (EMRG)
- Business Analysis (BUAN)
- Database/Repository Design (DBDS)
- Change Management (CHMG)
- Problem Management (PBMG).
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 20% | ||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 40% | ||||||
| 3 - Practical and Written Assessment - 40% | ||||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1 - Communication | ||||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | ||||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | ||||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | ||||||
| 5 - Team Work | ||||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | ||||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | ||||||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 20% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 40% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Practical and Written Assessment - 40% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS FOR MANAGEMENT
Edition: 2 (2012)
Authors: Motiwalla, LF & Thompson, J
Pearson
Upper Saddle River Upper Saddle River , New Jersey , USA
ISBN: 9780132145763
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
m.hossain@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
- Introduction to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System
Chapter
Chapter 1 (Motiwalla & Thompson)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
- Systems Integration
Chapter
Chapter 2 (Motiwalla & Thompson)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
- Organisational Change and Business Process Reengineering (BPR)
Chapter
Chapter 9 (Motiwalla & Thompson)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Introduce yourself and get to know your classmates in class or through the channels recommended by the Unit Coordinator so that you can form a group by next week's deadline.
Module/Topic
- Enterprise Systems Architecture
Chapter
Chapter 3 (Motiwalla & Thompson)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Remember to form groups for Assessments 2 and 3.
Assessment One - Developing a Presentation Due: Week 4 Friday (29 Nov 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
- System Development Life Cycle
Chapter
Chapter 4 (Motiwalla & Thompson)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
- Implementation Strategies
Chapter
Chapter 5 (Motiwalla & Thompson)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
- Software and Vendor Selection
Chapter
Chapter 6 (Motiwalla & Thompson)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Enjoy the break!
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
- Operations and Post-Implementation
Chapter
Chapter 7 (Motiwalla & Thompson)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
- Program and Project Management
Chapter
Chapter 8 (Motiwalla & Thompson)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
- Global, Ethical and Security Issues
Chapter
Chapter 10 (Motiwalla & Thompson)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
- Supply Chain Management
Chapter
Chapter 11 (Motiwalla & Thompson)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
- Customer Relationship Management
Chapter
Chapter 12 (Motiwalla & Thompson)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Unit Coordinator: Dr Rahat Hossain
Building 30/1.12, Rockhampton Campus
Email: m.hossain@cqu.edu.au
1 Written Assessment
This is an individual assessment that applies to both on-campus and online students. Your task is to create a PowerPoint presentation that delves into the learning topics covered in weeks one to two. Additionally, you are required to provide accompanying scripts for the audience alongside the presentation slides.
Remember to include scripts in your PowerPoint presentation. These scripts need to outline what would be said or discussed as each slide is presented and must be included in the 'Notes' section of each slide.
You can find the full specifications for this assessment on the Moodle Unit website.
Week 4 Friday (29 Nov 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
All submissions are due by the deadline.
Week 6 Friday (13 Dec 2024)
Within 2 weeks of the due date or within 2 weeks of submission (whichever is the later)
Your presentation will be assessed on the demonstration of knowledge/research findings and understanding of the topics as depicted through the content of the submitted slides and scripts. You will also be assessed on presentation structure, appearance, and design of presentation materials. Please refer to the Moodle Unit website for specific requirements and marking criteria for this assessment. You should learn to study, research, and do your own work. If your work is found to be copied from another source, plagiarism penalties will be applied as per the University's policy.
- Evaluate the role of Enterprise Systems in organisations and their adoption and use characteristics
- Compare the common Enterprise System modules and their features
- Develop an argument for the support or rejection of an Enterprise System adoption decision in an organisation
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
2 Written Assessment
This assessment counts for 40% of the total marks for this Unit. You will be working in a group for this assessment task. Between weeks 3 and 4, you need to join a group. Your group will need to study, research, analyse, and prepare a report in response to a case study. The details of the case study, tasks, and requirements will be available on the Moodle Unit website. If you have any questions about this assessment, please ask your campus Tutor or Unit Coordinator.
Submission: Group (Maximum four students in each group)
Week 7 Friday (20 Dec 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
All submissions are due by the deadline.
Week 9 Friday (17 Jan 2025)
Within 2 weeks of the due date or within 2 weeks of submission (whichever is the later)
The detailed description of 'Assessment Two—Case Study', outlining the assessment criteria, will be available on the Moodle Unit website. It is important to approach this task with a diligent attitude, conducting thorough research and producing original work. Any acts of plagiarism will result in penalties in accordance with the university's policy.
- Evaluate the role of Enterprise Systems in organisations and their adoption and use characteristics
- Compare the common Enterprise System modules and their features
- Analyse the individual activities and the roles of key stakeholders in an organisation's Enterprise System life-cycle
- Develop an argument for the support or rejection of an Enterprise System adoption decision in an organisation
- Examine the role of business process remodelling during Enterprise System adoption and implementation
- Assess risk factors, relevant critical success factors and best practice in an Enterprise System adoption and implementation project.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
- Social Innovation
3 Practical and Written Assessment
This assessment task constitutes 40% of the total marks for this Unit. The goal of this assessment is to apply relevant theories to problem-solving. You will be working in the same group as Assessment Two to study, analyse, research, and prepare a report addressing specific tasks within a case study. This will involve investigating the current marketplace for potential ERP systems and vendors. More details about the case, task descriptions, and requirements will be provided on the Moodle Unit website. If you have any questions regarding this assessment, please reach out to your campus Tutor or Unit Coordinator.
Submission: Group (Maximum of four students in each group)
Week 11 Friday (31 Jan 2025) 11:45 pm AEST
Please ensure that all submissions are turned in by the designated deadline.
Exam Week Friday (14 Feb 2025)
You have a two-week window to submit your work, either from the due date or from the date of submission (whichever comes later).
The detailed description of 'Assessment Three - Solve Problem' will be available on the Moodle Unit website. This information will outline how the assessment will be conducted. It's important to study, research, and do your own work. Any work found to be copied from another source will be subject to plagiarism penalties in accordance with the University's policy.
- Analyse the individual activities and the roles of key stakeholders in an organisation's Enterprise System life-cycle
- Examine the role of business process remodelling during Enterprise System adoption and implementation
- Assess risk factors, relevant critical success factors and best practice in an Enterprise System adoption and implementation project.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
- Ethical practice
- Social Innovation
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