1. Introduction

This assessment is an individual assignment. The assignment has two sections (Part A and Part B): in Part A, you are required to write a scholarly academic article based critical engagement with a chosen topic; part B focuses on critical discussions of key factors based on a case study provided.

2. Intended Module

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the assessment, the student will be able to:

i. Demonstrate a mastery of the complex skills and knowledge necessary to evaluate one or more strategic decision-making models.
ii. Critically define the strategic choices that face organizations, using advanced skills in conducting research.
iii. Critically identify the barriers to the implementation of strategic choices.

Part A

Task 1: Produce a research article considering the following aspects of research in IEEE format: minimum 4 pages; maximum: 6 pages including
- approach to the problem and research questions, objectives
- theoretical framework; rigor of literature review
- methods or empirical analysis techniques, used data sources
- key findings and conclusions

Your research article can include the need for IS/IT interventions within the identified organization (if any) with particular reference to information systems and information technology applications. A critical analysis of the identified organization using appropriate concepts and strategic decision-making models in relation to IS/IT strategy. A critical analysis of the strategic choices and identifying the barriers to the implementation of strategic choices. Include an analysis of chosen real-word company using appropriate concepts and decision making models. However the research should be in line with the intended LO. Additional weightage will be awarded to those work that proposes an innovative IS/IT strategy for an organization in addition to the above.

*Note: The evaluation of Task 1 is done through Poster presentation. This will be conducted in week 10. The venue and specifications of the poster presentation will be communicated by week 6. No marks will be awarded for Part A if poster presentation is not done.

Part B

You have been provided with the case study ‘The IT Transformation at Intel'. Task 2 is required to be answered based on this case study.

Task 2: Discuss in detail by critically analyzing the strategies adopted in the IT Transformation at Intel (approx. 1000 words).

Part B contents must be referenced using CU Harvard style of referencing and well organised/structured (12 point; Time New Roman; 1.5 line spacing).