“Individual
Assessment Case Study
Assignment
4 Weighting 30%
Due
Date 7 January 2013

This assessment has been designed to allow you to demonstrate the extent to which you have met
the learning outcomes of the course. The marking guidelines indicate where each objective is being assessed. The course objectives are included here for
your information:
Objectives
as defined in the.usq.edu.au/course/specification/2012/CIS1101-S2-2012-EXT-TWMBA.html””>Course Specification
The course objectives define the student
learning outcomes for a course. On successful completion of this course,
students should be able to develop an understanding of:
1. communicate with stakeholders about a range
of options relating to electronic commerce, including the ethical implications
of these
2. analyse and advise stakeholders about
technical requirements for specific business contexts
3. demonstrate the capacity for clear
expression and the ability to apply appropriate structure and referencing
formats
4. identify and explain the impact of
historical and emerging trends relating to the internet, including how it
works.
General Requirements:
In this
report of 2500 3500 words you are required to draw upon the work you have
covered up to and including Module 9 as the base knowledge for your report. In addition, you are required to search at
least 6 academically sound sources for ideas that add depth to your
report. The .usq.edu.au/””>USQ library has access to a wide range of
such online sources for you to access.
(Please note: sites such as Wikipedia, enotes, ask.com, etc. are not
academically sound sources).

Your
report must be written in your own words.
Ideas obtained from the above sources must be included in your
discussion by expressing the idea in your words and citing the source using the
.usq.edu.au/library/help/referencing/harvard.htm””>Harvard
Referencing style. Direct quotes of
more than five (5) words will not be considered a demonstration of your
knowledge and will be assessed accordingly.

All
assignment files must be submitted to Turnitin via the StudyDesk link to
receive a similarity report prior to submitting your assignment to EASE. If your similarity report is greater than 10%
you might want to review your assignment to ensure that you have not
inadvertently failed to incorporate others ideas into your words (discussion)
sufficiently. (dont forget the in-text
citation for these sources).

Once
you are satisfied with your assignment, submit it as a .doc, .docx, or .rtf
through EASE on or before the due date by 23:59 Australian Eastern Standard
Time (AEST). Please note that:
1.
Applications for extensions
should be made on or before the due date by emailing the Course Examiner
stating the length of the extension requested together with supporting
documentation.
2.
EASE will continue to accept
late assignments up until 23:55 (AEST) on the 10th working day after
the due date. Late assignments will
attract a 5% per working day penalty.
3.
No assignment, extended or
late, will be accepted after the 10th working day following the due
date.
4.
Applications for deferred
assignments should be made as soon as possible in compliance with Academic
Regulation, .usq.edu.au/portal/custom/detail/assessment/index.html#id52″”>Assessment
3.8.3 Deferred Assessment.
5.
Where a student has been
granted an extension but finds they are unlikely to be able to meet the
extension deadline they should contact the Course Examiner as soon as possible
before the close of the extension/late deadline to discuss their options.

Assessment Task:
Safe
Living Globe, (SLG), is a charitable organization aimed at enabling families
across the world to access the resources and skills to be able to maintain a secure
life free from hunger and threat. SLG
have branches in 50 countries around the world from which they seek donations
and distribute the available funds to appropriate families by providing support
activities such as adult skills training, child education support, and micro
loans for business propositions.

Some of
SLGs major donors have suggested that it could increase its donor base by
having an online presence. The SLG Board
has asked you for help in assessing the benefits and challenges of an online presence
for the organization.
As an
initial step you are asked to:
1.
Investigate online business
revenue models to identify a suitable revenue model for SLG. The SLG Board will want to know why you
recommend the chosen model so discuss the appropriateness and advantages of your
recommended Revenue Model for this organization,
2.
Identify and discuss a suitable
marketing and promotion strategy and discuss the benefits and challenges of
your recommended strategy for SLG
3.
Describe and discuss the
implications of the legal, and ethics issues that might arise in the
development of this site for SLG,
4.
Explain the technology
infrastructure, including the hardware requirements, that would be required,
5.
Identify and explain the
purpose and function of the type of software that would be suitable for this SLG,
6.
Identify the advantages and
challenges of taking this organization online, and
7.
Based upon the outcomes of the
above investigation make clear recommendations for this online initiative.

Report
Structure and focus:
In investigating
and writing this business report you should take the role of a project manager
in a consultancy firm specializing in business website design. (The consultancy is not a commercial server
provider.) The focus of your report is
to clearly and concisely communicate to the Chair of SLG Board your
investigations into the alternate business models/technologies/website
functionalities, your recommendations, and the reasons for those
recommendations. As part of the process
of your investigations, developing and making your recommendations, you must
investigate the published research into this area and the lived experiences of
similar online organizations. The
research and lived experiences upon which you base your recommendations must be
acknowledged as defined in the general requirements section above.

Marking Guidelines

Student #:

Student Name:

CIS1101 Assignment 4 – Marking Guidelines

Question

Objectives
Assessed

Max Marks

Your mark

1.
Investigate online business
revenue models to identify a suitable revenue model for SLG and discuss the
appropriateness and advantages of your recommended Revenue Model for this
organization,

1,2,3,4

8

2.
Identify and discuss a
suitable marketing and promotion strategy and discuss the benefits and
challenges of your recommended strategy for SLG

1,2,3,4

8

3.
Describe and discuss the
implications of the legal, and ethics issues that might arise in the
development of this site for SLG

1,2,3

8

4.
Explain the technology
infrastructure, including the hardware requirements, that would be required,

1,2,3,4

8

5.
Identify and explain the
purpose and function of the type of software that would be suitable for SLG

1,2,3,4

8

6.
Discuss the advantages and
challenges of taking this business online

1,2,3,4

8

7.
Based upon the outcomes of
the above investigation make clear recommendations for this online initiative.

1,2,3

8

Report Structure: Presentation and structure of the report

1

8

Appropriate use of academic sources, incorporation of others ideas
into the discussion, in text citation and the application of the Harvard
Referencing style.

1,3

16

Total Marks

80

Feedback:

Individual
Assessment Case StudyAssignment
4 Weighting 30%Due
Date 7 January 2013This assessment
has been designed to allow you to demonstrate the extent to which you have met
the learning outcomes of the course. The
marking guidelines indicate where each objective is being assessed. The course objectives are included here for
your information:The course objectives define the student
learning outcomes for a course. On successful completion of this course,
students should be able to develop an understanding of:1. communicate with stakeholders about a range
of options relating to electronic commerce, including the ethical implications
of these2. analyse and advise stakeholders about
technical requirements for specific business contexts3. demonstrate the capacity for clear
expression and the ability to apply appropriate structure and referencing
formats4. identify and explain the impact of
historical and emerging trends relating to the internet, including how it
works.General Requirements:In this
report of 2500 3500 words you are required to draw upon the work you have
covered up to and including Module 9 as the base knowledge for your report. In addition, you are required to search at
least 6 academically sound sources for ideas that add depth to your
report. The .usq.edu.au/””>USQ library has access to a wide range of
such online sources for you to access.
(Please note: sites such as Wikipedia, enotes, ask.com, etc. are not
academically sound sources). Your
report must be written in your own words.
Ideas obtained from the above sources must be included in your
discussion by expressing the idea in your words and citing the source using the
.usq.edu.au/library/help/referencing/harvard.htm””>Harvard
Referencing style. Direct quotes of
more than five (5) words will not be considered a demonstration of your
knowledge and will be assessed accordingly.All
assignment files must be submitted to Turnitin via the StudyDesk link to
receive a similarity report prior to submitting your assignment to EASE. If your similarity report is greater than 10%
you might want to review your assignment to ensure that you have not
inadvertently failed to incorporate others ideas into your words (discussion)
sufficiently. (dont forget the in-text
citation for these sources).Once
you are satisfied with your assignment, submit it as a .doc, .docx, or .rtf
through EASE on or before the due date by 23:59 Australian Eastern Standard
Time (AEST). Please note that:1.
Applications for extensions
should be made on or before the due date by emailing the Course Examiner
stating the length of the extension requested together with supporting
documentation. 2.
EASE will continue to accept
late assignments up until 23:55 (AEST) on the 10th working day after
the due date. Late assignments will
attract a 5% per working day penalty.3.
No assignment, extended or
late, will be accepted after the 10th working day following the due
date.4.
Applications for deferred
assignments should be made as soon as possible in compliance with Academic
Regulation, .usq.edu.au/portal/custom/detail/assessment/index.html#id52″”>Assessment
3.8.3 Deferred Assessment. 5.
Where a student has been
granted an extension but finds they are unlikely to be able to meet the
extension deadline they should contact the Course Examiner as soon as possible
before the close of the extension/late deadline to discuss their options.Assessment Task:Safe
Living Globe, (SLG), is a charitable organization aimed at enabling families
across the world to access the resources and skills to be able to maintain a secure
life free from hunger and threat. SLG
have branches in 50 countries around the world from which they seek donations
and distribute the available funds to appropriate families by providing support
activities such as adult skills training, child education support, and micro
loans for business propositions.Some of
SLGs major donors have suggested that it could increase its donor base by
having an online presence. The SLG Board
has asked you for help in assessing the benefits and challenges of an online presence
for the organization. As an
initial step you are asked to: 1.
Investigate online business
revenue models to identify a suitable revenue model for SLG. The SLG Board will want to know why you
recommend the chosen model so discuss the appropriateness and advantages of your
recommended Revenue Model for this organization,2.
Identify and discuss a suitable
marketing and promotion strategy and discuss the benefits and challenges of
your recommended strategy for SLG 3.
Describe and discuss the
implications of the legal, and ethics issues that might arise in the
development of this site for SLG, 4.
Explain the technology
infrastructure, including the hardware requirements, that would be required, 5.
Identify and explain the
purpose and function of the type of software that would be suitable for this SLG,6.
Identify the advantages and
challenges of taking this organization online, and7.
Based upon the outcomes of the
above investigation make clear recommendations for this online initiative.Report
Structure and focus:In investigating
and writing this business report you should take the role of a project manager
in a consultancy firm specializing in business website design. (The consultancy is not a commercial server
provider.) The focus of your report is
to clearly and concisely communicate to the Chair of SLG Board your
investigations into the alternate business models/technologies/website
functionalities, your recommendations, and the reasons for those
recommendations. As part of the process
of your investigations, developing and making your recommendations, you must
investigate the published research into this area and the lived experiences of
similar online organizations. The
research and lived experiences upon which you base your recommendations must be
acknowledged as defined in the general requirements section above.Marking GuidelinesStudent #:Student Name:CIS1101 Assignment 4 – Marking GuidelinesQuestionObjectivesAssessed Max MarksYour mark1.
Investigate online business
revenue models to identify a suitable revenue model for SLG and discuss the
appropriateness and advantages of your recommended Revenue Model for this
organization,1,2,3,482.
Identify and discuss a
suitable marketing and promotion strategy and discuss the benefits and
challenges of your recommended strategy for SLG1,2,3,483.
Describe and discuss the
implications of the legal, and ethics issues that might arise in the
development of this site for SLG1,2,384.
Explain the technology
infrastructure, including the hardware requirements, that would be required, 1,2,3,485.
Identify and explain the
purpose and function of the type of software that would be suitable for SLG1,2,3,486.
Discuss the advantages and
challenges of taking this business online1,2,3,487.
Based upon the outcomes of
the above investigation make clear recommendations for this online initiative.1,2,38Report Structure: Presentation and structure of the report18Appropriate use of academic sources, incorporation of others ideas
into the discussion, in text citation and the application of the Harvard
Referencing style.1,316 Total Marks80Feedback:”