BU6007 Introduction to Economics

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Programme Bachelor of Business
Course BU6007 Introduction to Economics
Assessment Individual Report
LO assessed 1-      Demonstrate detailed knowledge of microeconomics concepts and apply that knowledge to a particular market or market structure.

2-      Apply tools of economic analysis to a range of issues and appropriately use them to demonstrate economic concepts.

3-      Identify the key indicators with regards to a country’s economic goals and explain how fiscal and monetary policies help achieve these macroeconomics goals.
Submission 18th June 2020 at 4:00 pm on Moodle Turnitin.
Length 540 words (+/- 10%), excluding the cover page & the references.
Penalty Late submission will result in a not competent grade. 

 

A word count falling outside of the required range will result in a not competent grade. 

Failure to provide accurate, complete and correctly formatted references will result in a not competent grade.

 

 

 

Scenario:

The government has recently assigned you (as an economist) to investigate the effect of the global pandemic of Covid-19 on the economy of Bahrain. Your report must include the following three sections of content and a section for references.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report Layout:

Section 1:

Choose three products or categories of product where the global pandemic has created either a supply shock or a demand shock. Apply microeconomic concepts to analyse the likely short term and long-term effects of the pandemic on these markets. [LO1] [LO2]

 

Section 2:

Discus what, if any, fiscal and monetary policy actions that the government of Bahrain could use to help mitigate the economic impact of the global pandemic on the economy of Bahrain. [LO2] [LO3]

 

 Section 3:

Discuss the impact that any economic slowdown caused by the global pandemic could have on the GDP of Bahrain, unemployment in Bahrain, Bahrain’s fiscal deficit and Bahrain’s national debt. Also discuss the potential long-term effects of any policy actions mentioned in section 2 on Bahrain’s fiscal deficit and Bahrain’s national debt. [LO2] [LO3]

 

Section 4:

References (Use up-to-date APA referencing style)

 

Requirements:

  • The report you will submit to the government must be written in a formal language following the layout mentioned under the “report layout” above.

 

  • You must link your discussion to economic theories and relate it to the entire economy of Bahrain. All macroeconomics concepts you covered in your introduction to economics course are required, you will also need to cover some microeconomics theories to support your discussion (A minimum of two microeconomics concepts) are required.

 

  • Appropriate examples and graphs must be used to effectively illustrate the theories/models discussed.

 

 

Marking Rubric

 

Student Name:                                                                        Student number:

 

Part 1: Requirement check:

 

The assessor will first check that the report meets the specified basic criteria. If any of the following criteria are not met the report can not be used as evidence of competence in any of the learning outcomes.

 

Was the report received on time?:                                yes       no

 

Does the report meet the word count criteria?:          yes       no

 

Does the report meet the referencing criteria?:                      yes       no

 

 

 

 

Part 2: Demonstration of competence: (only complete this section if there is a ‘yes’ answer to all questions in part 1. )

 

LO1 Demonstrate detailed knowledge of microeconomics concepts and apply that knowledge to a particular market or market structure.

 

On reading section 1 of the report the assessor selects the box which best describes what the student has achieved in that section.

 

Competency Not Demonstrated Competency Demonstrated
Rarely able to logically connect microeconomic theory with up to date and credible data to analyse the likely short term and long-term effects of the pandemic on the selected markets. Consistently able to logically connect microeconomic theory with up to date and credible data to analyse the likely short term and long-term effects of the pandemic on the selected markets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

LO2 Apply tools of economic analysis to a range of issues and appropriately use them to demonstrate economic concepts.

 

On reading sections 1, 2 and 3 of the report the assessor selects the box which best describes what the student has achieved in those sections.

 

 

Competency Not Demonstrated Competency Demonstrated
Rarely able to appropriately apply tools of economic analysis to demonstrate the economic concepts discussed in sections 1, 2 and 3. Consistently able to appropriately apply tools of economic analysis to demonstrate the economic concepts discussed in sections 1, 2 and 3.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

LO3 Identify the key indicators with regards to a country’s economic goals and explain how fiscal and monetary policies help achieve these macroeconomics goals.

 

On reading sections 2 and 3 of the report the assessor selects the box which best describes what the student has achieved in those sections.

 

 

Competency Not Demonstrated Competency Demonstrated
Rarely able to identify the key indicators with regards to a country’s economic goals and explain how fiscal and monetary policies help achieve these macroeconomics goals. Consistently able to identify the key indicators with regards to a country’s economic goals and explain how fiscal and monetary policies help achieve these macroeconomics goals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part 3: Course level competency:

 

LO1:

Has the student demonstrated competency in LO1 in the quiz:          yes         no

 

Has the student demonstrated competency in LO1 in the report:      yes         no

 

If either of the answers above are yes select:             LO1 competent

 

Otherwise select:                                                                    LO1 not yet competent

 

LO2:

Has the student demonstrated competency in LO2 in the quiz:          yes         no

 

Has the student demonstrated competency in LO2 in the report:      yes         no

 

If either of the answers above are yes select:             LO2 competent

 

Otherwise select:                                                                    LO2 not yet competent

 

LO3:

Has the student demonstrated competency in LO3 in the quiz:          yes         no

 

Has the student demonstrated competency in LO3 in the report:      yes         no

 

If either of the answers above are yes select:             LO3 competent

 

Otherwise select:                                                                    LO3 not yet competent

 

Grade:

If the student has been graded as competent in all there LOs select:       BU6007 competent

 

Otherwise select:                                                                                                            BU6007 not yet competent

 

 
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BAK 2102- Risk Analysis

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BAK 2102- Risk Analysis
INDIVIDUAL PROJECT (30%) – Tentative
DUE DATE: June 01, 2020
Leading Excellence in Academics
Instructions:
1) This is an individual project.
2) Word limit: 2000 words (excluding graphs, tables, charts and all Appendices)
3) Assignment carries 30% weight of the final assessment. The assignment carries 100
marks.
4) Assignment must be submitted on time (online softcopy on Turnitin software and
hardcopy to be handed to your Instructor) to be considered for evaluation on 01/06/2020
at 3PM. Turnitin details are as follows:
Class ID:
Password:
5) Late submission will be penalized as:
a. 5% deduction each day for the first six (6) days late submission
b. Assignment will not be graded or accepted after 6 days.
6) If you are facing any problems, please make sure to contact lecturer before the due date.
7) Assignment should be typed with BIBF Coursework Cover Sheet showing:
i. Title of the Course/Module.
ii. Class
iii. The name and ID of the student
8) BIBF Dealing Room resources must be utilized in order to fully complete this project.
Check your schedule on student whiteboard. In addition, where appropriate, you MUST
refer to other relevant journals/publications in support of your work.
9) Photocopying, cheating or any other academic dishonesty will not be accepted.
10) All references must be provided (Harvard style).
PROJECT DETAILS
Portfolio Simulation & Risk Measurement
Due Date: 01/06/2019
In order to apply concepts learned in class and gain practical experience, each student will assume the
role of a fund manager and to design and execute an appropriate strategy to maximize the portfolio’s
return and measure its risk over the five (5) week investment horizon. The clients of the fund have
specified capital appreciation as the main investment objective and have no short-term cash needs.
This project will help you learn about the ‘real-life’ market mechanism of portfolio risk measurement,
including the terms and terminology of trade execution and the general market environment.
Concentrate on the differences between assets (e.g., risk/return characteristics, trading rules, capital
requirements) and take advantage of the opportunity to learn about order submission, transaction
costs, etc., while managing the money as it would be your own.
This assignment is worth 30% of total grade. While the emphasis for the project is on your education
and not on portfolio return, you need to be careful in taking excessive risk to maximize return.
Performance is measured on a risk-adjusted basis and the goal is to maximize your risk-adjusted return,
defined as the Sharpe ratio of your portfolio.
Your challenge will be to design and execute an investment strategy that satisfies the client over the 5
weeks investment period and create and measure the risk of a virtual investment portfolio with initial
funding of USD 1,000,000. Each student will use (mainly) Portfolio Simulation program to manage and
track the investment portfolio. The program acts like a discount broker and provides trading
environment very similar to the real world. You will be charged commission for each trade. Total
number of transactions is limited to 200 for the simulation period.
Portfolio construction can be from Common stocks that are traded in NYSE, and Nasdaq-AMEX stock.
Trades can be submitted by the simulator web page.
The final portfolio must contain securities from different sectors to maintain a level of diversification.
Students are free to adjust their portfolios based on their capital market expectations. However, the
justification and economic rationale for the asset allocation and selected securities should be provided
in the report.
Portfolio Management Rules
• To help in managing your risk exposure. Each position should not exceed 10% of your total assets.
• You will trade in stocks. Make sure you understand quite well the instrument you are buying.
• Make sure you familiarize yourself with the simulation program trading rules and risk
measurement techniques.
Report Writing:
Write portfolio performance reports. Use of a spreadsheet program (Excel) is a must.
A. First Report:
1. Discuss your beginning portfolio strategy and security selection process:
▪ Link your market strategy with general market outlook for the year.
▪ What index are you going to try to beat with your stock picks? Why did you pick that
index?
2. For each security in your initial portfolio, calculate and comment on the following:
▪ Price level and percentage change so far
▪ A measure of historical returns. (5 years of monthly returns – can be obtained from
http://quote.yahoo.com)
▪ Measures of the security’s risk: `
(a) The standard deviation
(b) Beta
3. For the whole portfolio, calculate and comment on the following:
▪ total portfolio gain/loss in dollar and percentage terms
▪ Total portfolio Beta
▪ Find the portfolio expected return, using the T-bill rate as the risk-free rate and 12% as the
market return
▪ The correlation matrix
B. Second Report:
▪ Revaluate your risk level by forecasting where the market is heading in the future. At this
stage you might have to sell or buy securities.
1. For each new trade in your portfolio, calculate and comment on the following:
▪ Justification of the trade
▪ Expectation
2. For the whole portfolio, conduct performance analysis:
▪ Measure absolute performance
▪ Measure performance relative to the benchmark portfolio
▪ Measure performance relative to the risk-adjusted expected return, based on your
portfolio’s average beta
▪ Measure the portfolio’s excess return: the difference between the actual and the
expected.
3. Conclusions
▪ Conclude with a critique of your portfolio – what would you have done differently knowing
what you know now? This does not mean using perfect hindsight to decide what stocks
you should have purchased! Rather, suppose you were starting today. Given your current
knowledge of the stock market compared to earlier in the semester, what would you have
done differently in terms of your portfolio strategy and your security selection process?
What lessons from the game were useful?
Grading will be based solely on the logic and consistency of your selections and reports. You
will not be graded on the basis of investment performance; rather, you will be expected to:
▪ set investment goals
▪ track your portfolio’s performance, and that of the benchmark portfolio, each week
▪ prepare for classroom discussion of important events in the markets that may affect the
risk or return performance
▪ produce performance reports as required.
Sources of Information
▪ CNBC: http://www.cnbc.com/
▪ Wall Street Journal: www.wsj.com
▪ New York Times: www.nyt.com
▪ Investopedia: www.investopedia.com
▪ MorningStar: www.morningstar.com
▪ Financial Visualizations: www.finviz.com
▪ Yahoo Finance: finance.yahoo.com
Grading Scheme (out of 100)
Category Grade Primary Marking Criteria Secondary Marking Criteria
Distinction
70+
Outstanding
• Comprehensive knowledge
• Detailed understanding of the subject area
• Extensive background study
• Highly focused answer and well structured
• Logically presented and defended arguments
• No factual/computational errors
• Original interpretation
• New links between topics are developed
• New approach to a problem
• Excellent presentation with very accurate communication
• Exceeds expectations for most primary criteria
• Complete command of subject and other relevant areas
• Ideas/arguments are highly original
Excellent
• Exceeds expectations for some primary criteria
• Complete command of subject
• Ideas/arguments are highly original
Good
• Meets all primary criteria
• Command of subject but with minor gaps in knowledge
• Ideas/arguments are mostly original
Meets requirements of
Class
• Meets most but not all primary criteria
• Command of subject but with some gaps in knowledge
• Ideas/arguments are mostly original
Merit
60-69
Good • Strong knowledge
• Understands most but not all of the subject area
• Evidence of background study
• Focused answer with good structure
• Arguments presented coherently
• Mostly free of factual/computational errors
• Some limited original interpretation
• Well known links between topics are described
• Problems addressed by existing methods/approaches
• Good presentation with accurate communication
• Exceeds expectations for some primary criteria
• Command of subject but with gaps in knowledge
• Some ideas/arguments are original
Mid-Level
• Meets all primary criteria
• Strong factual knowledge and understanding
• Ideas/arguments are well presented but few are original
Meets requirements of
Class
• Meets most but not all primary criteria
• Strong factual knowledge with minor weaknesses in understanding
• Most but not all ideas/arguments are well presented and few are
original
Credit
50-59
Good within the Class
• Knowledge of key areas/principles
• Understands the main elements of the subject area
• Limited evidence of background study
• Answer focused on question but also with some irrelevant
material and weaknesses in structure
• Arguments presented but lack coherence
• Has several factual/computational errors
• No original interpretation
• Only major links between topics are described
• Limited problem solving
• Some weaknesses in presentation and accuracy
• Exceeds expectations for some primary criteria
• Strong factual knowledge with some weaknesses in understanding
• Ideas/arguments are limited but are well presented
Mid-Level
• Matches all primary criteria
• Moderate factual knowledge with some weaknesses in
understanding
• Ideas/arguments are limited with weaknesses in logic/presentation
Meets requirements of
Class
• Matches most but not all primary criteria
• Moderate factual knowledge with several weaknesses in
understanding
• Ideas/arguments are limited with weaknesses in logic/presentation
Category Grade Primary Marking Criteria Secondary Marking Criteria
Pass
40-49
Good within the Class • Knowledge of key areas/principles only
• Weaknesses in understanding of the subject area
• Limited evidence of background study
• Answer only poorly focused on question and with some irrelevant
material and poor structure
• Arguments presented but lack coherence
• Several factual/computational errors
• No original interpretation
• Only major links between topics are described
• Limited problem solving
• Many weaknesses in presentation and accuracy
• For PGT – Insufficient to fulfil the associated learning outcomes
• Exceeds expectations for some primary criteria
• Moderate factual knowledge with several weaknesses in
understanding
• A few ideas/arguments are presented but with weaknesses
Mid-Level
• Matches all primary criteria
• Limited factual knowledge with several weaknesses in
understanding
• Very few ideas/arguments are presented
Meets requirements of
Class
• Matches most but not all primary criteria
• Limited factual knowledge with many weaknesses in understanding
• Very few ideas/arguments are presented and with errors in
logic/presentation
Fail
39 and below
Good within the Class • Insufficient to fulfil the associated learning outcomes
• No evidence of relevant knowledge or understanding
• No evidence of background study
• Answer relies on irrelevant material and lacks a coherent structure
• No arguments presented or arguments are not relevant to the
assessment
• Many factual/computational errors
• No attempt at interpretation
• No links between topics are described
• No attempt to solve problems or to address the assessment brief
• The presentation is very weak containing many inaccuracies
• Exceeds expectations for most primary criteria
• No evidence of knowledge/understanding
• Only limited evidence of an attempt to answer the question
Mid-Level
• Exceeds expectations for some primary criteria
• No evidence of knowledge/understanding
• Very limited evidence of an attempt to answer the question
Meets requirements of
Class
• Matches all primary criteria
• No evidence of knowledge/understanding and/or evidence of
misunderstanding
• No attempt to answer/address the question

 
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ACC1105 Audit, Assurance and Corporate Governance

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Module Code: ACC1105

Audit, Assurance and Corporate Governance

Assignment Guidelines

Deadline: 12th May 2020
 

Corporate Governance codes are all over the world and the approach adopted by UK is known as a framework approach. The principles of Cadbury report and its successors have not been enforced by legislation on either companies listed on the London Stock Exchange or any entities. Listed companies are required to abide by the UK Corporate Governance code or to state in their accounts why they don’t comply.

 

TASK:

 

Prepare a report (3,000 +/- 10%) words on The practice of Corporate Governance.  The report should address  the following:           

 

        i.            Research on the history with the latest developments of Corporate Governance and its application to Companies particularly in the UK, USA and Bahrain

      ii.            The organization of Good Corporate Governance in Companies with the principle based approach and legal approach

    iii.            The effect of Non-compliance with the Code of Good Governance Practice with real life examples specially frauds, etc.

    iv.            Company and parties involved in implementing Corporate Governance

      v.            What is the impact of lack of proper Corporate Governance on the stakeholder?

    vi.            Role of External auditors

  vii.            The Role of Directors and Audit Committee in Good Corporate Governance practice

viii.            Emerging new changes in Corporate Governance Code (if any)

 

Research for Report

Possible Resources include the following:

a.      Company Corporate Websites

b.      Google Search, Yahoo Quotes, Investopedia.com

c.       GDN, DT, BBC News, CNN News and Gulf News etc.

d.      Published journal papers on Corporate Governance

e.       Financial Times

 

 
 

 

General Instructions & Format:

1)      The word limit for this assignment is 3,000 words (+/- 10%) without tables, content page and bibliography

2)      The assignment must be submitted on time (a soft copy to be uploaded on Turnitin) to be considered for evaluation.

Turnitin details are as follows:

Class ID:

Password:

3)      Assignments submitted after the deadline will be penalised by deducting 5% of the overall mark for each day up-to 6 days; assignments will not be graded or accepted after 6 days.

4)      If you face any problem, please make sure to contact your lecturer before the due date.

5)      You are expected to support your work with sources from the literature and use Harvard referencing style as appropriate, in text and in the list of references at the end of your assignment.

6)      Format:

a.       Font: Times New Roman

b.      Use double spacing and sufficient margins (3-4 cm)

c.       Headings & subheadings font size: 14 points; the rest of the text: 12 points

d.      All pages should be numbered; include a table of content

 

 

 

 
Grading:

•        The written report will be marked based on the attached grading scheme.  Please refer to grading scheme as attached.

•        The overall assignment will count for 40% of your final grade for this module.
Academic Integrity:

•        Fill in the BIBF Assignment Coversheet, scan it or capture it as a picture (to ensure that it does not affect the similarity % counted by Turnitin) and paste it in the first page of your assignment.

•        All students are required to sign the coversheet.

•        By signing the coversheet and uploading your work on Turnitin, you confirm that:

–          The work is your own, and that you have not copied another’s work or allowed anyone to copy your work, and that you have referenced the work of others in an appropriate way.

–          You have read and understood the BIBF guidelines on Plagiarism and abided with the necessary practice

•        Students who are suspected to have encountered any form of academic dishonesty will face further investigation.

 

Report Grading Scheme

Category Grade Primary Marking Criteria Secondary Marking Criteria
Distinction

 

 

 Outstanding ·          Comprehensive knowledge

·          Detailed understanding of the subject area

·          Extensive background study

·          Highly focussed answer and well structured

·          Logically presented and defended arguments

·          No factual/computational errors

·          Original interpretation

·          New links between topics are developed

·          New approach to a problem

·          Excellent presentation with very accurate communication

 ·          Exceeds expectations for most  primary criteria

·          Complete command of subject and other relevant areas

·          Ideas/arguments are highly original
Excellent ·          Exceeds expectations for some primary criteria

·          Complete command of subject

·          Ideas/arguments are highly original
Good ·          Meets all primary criteria

·          Command of subject but with minor gaps in knowledge

·          Ideas/arguments are mostly original
Meets requirements of Class ·          Meets most but not all primary criteria

·          Command of subject but with some gaps in knowledge

·          Ideas/arguments are mostly original

 
Merit

 

 

 Good ·          Strong knowledge

·          Understands most but not all of the subject area

·          Evidence of  background study

·          Focussed answer with good structure

·          Arguments presented coherently

·          Mostly free of  factual/computational errors

·          Some limited original interpretation

·          Well known  links between topics are described

·          Problems addressed by existing methods/approaches

·          Good presentation with accurate communication

 ·          Exceeds expectations for some primary criteria

·          Command of subject but with gaps in knowledge

·          Some ideas/arguments are original
Mid-Level ·          Meets all primary criteria

·          Strong factual knowledge and understanding

·          Ideas/arguments are well presented but few are original
Meets requirements of Class ·          Meets most but not all primary criteria

·          Strong factual knowledge with minor weaknesses in understanding

·          Most but not all ideas/arguments are well presented and few are original

 
Credit

 

 

 Good within the Class ·          Knowledge of key areas/principles

·          Understands the main elements of the subject area

·          Limited evidence of  background study

·          Answer focussed on question but also with some irrelevant  material and weaknesses in structure

·          Arguments presented but lack coherence

·          Has several  factual/computational errors

·          No original interpretation

·          Only major  links between topics are described

·          Limited problem solving

·          Some weaknesses in presentation and accuracy

 

 

 

 

 ·          Exceeds expectations for some primary criteria

·          Strong factual knowledge with some weaknesses in understanding

·          Ideas/arguments are limited but are well presented
Mid-Level ·          Matches all primary criteria

·          Moderate factual knowledge with some weaknesses in understanding

·          Ideas/arguments are limited with weaknesses in logic/presentation
Meets requirements of Class ·          Matches most but not all primary criteria

·          Moderate factual knowledge with several weaknesses in understanding

·          Ideas/arguments are limited with weaknesses in logic/presentation
Pass

 

 

 Good within the Class

 

 ·          Knowledge of key areas/principles only

·          Weaknesses in understanding of  the subject area

·          Limited evidence of  background study

·          Answer only poorly focussed on question and with some irrelevant material and poor structure

·          Arguments presented but lack coherence

·          Several  factual/computational errors

·          No original interpretation

·          Only major  links between topics are described

·          Limited problem solving

·          Many weaknesses in presentation and accuracy

·          For PGT – Insufficient to fulfil the associated learning outcomes

 ·          Exceeds expectations for some primary criteria

·          Moderate factual knowledge with several weaknesses in understanding

·          A few ideas/arguments are presented but with weaknesses
Mid-Level ·          Matches all primary criteria

·          Limited factual knowledge with several weaknesses in understanding

·          Very few ideas/arguments are presented
Meets requirements of Class ·          Matches most but not all primary criteria

·          Limited factual knowledge with many weaknesses in understanding

·          Very few ideas/arguments are presented and with errors in logic/presentation
Fail

 

 Good within the Class

 

 ·          Insufficient to fulfil the associated learning outcomes

·          No evidence of relevant knowledge or understanding

·          No evidence of  background study

·          Answer relies on irrelevant material and lacks a coherent structure

·          No arguments presented or arguments are not relevant to the assessment

·          Many factual/computational errors

·          No attempt at interpretation

·          No links between topics are described

·          No attempt to solve  problems or to address the assessment brief

·          The presentation is very weak containing many inaccuracies

 

 ·           Exceeds expectations for most primary criteria

·          No evidence of knowledge/understanding

·          Only limited evidence of an attempt to answer the question
Mid-Level ·          Exceeds expectations for some primary criteria

·          No evidence of knowledge/understanding

·          Very limited evidence of an attempt to answer the question
Meets requirements of Class ·          Matches all primary criteria

·          No evidence of knowledge/understanding and/or evidence of misunderstanding

·          No attempt to answer/address the question

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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IT 1101 Module Title: Managing Information

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Module Code: IT 1101

Module Title: Managing Information

Coursework: Assignment Guidelines

Deadline: ()
   The Task:

1.      This is an individual assignment

2.      Read the questions and supply your answers.

3.      Answer each questions based on the concepts discussed on managing information, you can add additional concept as long as it is within the managing information discipline, if necessary, to back up your answers, when necessary

4.      Write your references at the last page of the paper

 

 
 

General Instructions & Format:

1)      The word limit for this assignment is 3000 words (+/- 10%); excluding graphs and tables if there is any.

2)      The assignment must be submitted on time to be considered for evaluation.

 

       Class ID: 

    Password:

3)      Assignments submitted after the deadline will be penalised by deducting 5% of the overall mark for each day up-to 6 days; assignments will not be graded or accepted after 6 days.

4)      If you face any problem, please make sure to contact your lecturer before the due date.

5)      You are expected to support your work with sources from the literature and use Harvard referencing style as appropriate, in text and in the list of references at the end of your assignment.

6)      Format:

a.       Font: Times New Roman.

b.      Use single spacing and sufficient margins (3-4 cm).

c.       All pages should be numbered

 

 

 
 

Grading:

•        The written report will be marked out of  50  based on the attached grading scheme;

•        The overall assignment (report + presentation) will count for 40 % of your final grade for this module.
 

 

 

Academic Integrity:

•        Fill in the BIBF Assignment Coversheet, scan it or capture it as a picture (to ensure that it does not affect the similarity % counted by Turnitin) and paste it in the first page of your assignment.

•        By signing the coversheet and uploading your work on Turnitin, you confirm that:

–          The work is your own, and that you have not copied another’s work or allowed anyone to copy your work, and that you have referenced the work of others in an appropriate way.

–          You have read and understood the BIBF guidelines on Plagiarism and abided with the necessary practice.

•        Students who are suspected to have encountered any form of academic dishonesty will follow BIBF guidelines on plagiarism.

 

 

 

 

 

Assignment:

Identify (3) tools and technologies for collaboration that had a great impact during the COVID 19  challenging situations.  Discuss them by providing:

  1. Definition and Historical developments of each technology ( 10 marks)
  2. If you were the manager of an organization what will be your basis in selecting the collaboration software? Write a To-do list to ensure you are selecting the right technology. (10 marks)
  3. How they were used during the COVID 19 Situation? Cite specific examples. ( 10 marks)
  4. What are the Positive and Negative impact of the technologies stated? (10 marks)
  5. Among the six important business objectives why organizations invest in information systems, which of these are achieved by all the technologies you mentioned? ( 10 marks)

The following are suggested sites for your references:

  1. https://news.microsoft.com/covid-19-response/
  2. https://theaseanpost.com/article/using-tech-fight-covid-19
  3. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/04/07/technology/coronavirus-internet-use.html
  4. https://www.startus-insights.com/innovators-guide/6-ways-technologies-tackle-the-global-coronavirus-pandemic/
  5. https://blogs.worldbank.org/europeandcentralasia/can-technology-help-mitigate-impact-covid-19-education-systems-europe-and
  6. https://www.computerworld.com/article/3534478/tech-pitches-in-to-fight-covid-19-pandemic.html
  7. https://www.forbes.com/sites/moorinsights/2020/04/07/how-technology-kept-me-sane-during-my-fight-with-covid-19/#64d9aaf34366
  8. https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/04/apple-and-google-partner-on-covid-19-contact-tracing-technology/
  9. https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/edutech/brief/how-countries-are-using-edtech-to-support-remote-learning-during-the-covid-19-pandemic
  10. https://www.forbes.com/sites/markbeech/2020/03/25/covid-19-pushes-up-internet-use-70-streaming-more-than-12-first-figures-reveal/#64844efa3104

 

Grading Scheme- for each question ( max of 10 marks for each)

Category Grade Primary Marking Criteria Secondary Marking Criteria
Distinction

 

9-10

 Outstanding ·         Comprehensive knowledge

·         Detailed understanding of the subject area

·         Extensive background study

·         Highly focussed answer and well structured

·         Logically presented and defended arguments

·         No factual/computational errors

·         Original interpretation

·         New links between topics are developed

·         New approach to a problem

·         Excellent presentation with very accurate communication

 ·         Exceeds expectations for most  primary criteria

·         Complete command of subject and other relevant areas

·         Ideas/arguments are highly original
Excellent ·         Exceeds expectations for some primary criteria

·         Complete command of subject

·         Ideas/arguments are highly original
Good ·         Meets all primary criteria

·         Command of subject but with minor gaps in knowledge

·         Ideas/arguments are mostly original
Meets requirements of Class ·         Meets most but not all primary criteria

·         Command of subject but with some gaps in knowledge

·         Ideas/arguments are mostly original

 
Merit

 

7-8

 Good ·         Strong knowledge

·         Understands most but not all of the subject area

·         Evidence of  background study

·         Focussed answer with good structure

·         Arguments presented coherently

·         Mostly free of  factual/computational errors

·         Some limited original interpretation

·         Well known  links between topics are described

·         Problems addressed by existing methods/approaches

·         Good presentation with accurate communication

 ·         Exceeds expectations for some primary criteria

·         Command of subject but with gaps in knowledge

·         Some ideas/arguments are original
Mid-Level ·         Meets all primary criteria

·         Strong factual knowledge and understanding

·         Ideas/arguments are well presented but few are original
Meets requirements of Class ·         Meets most but not all primary criteria

·         Strong factual knowledge with minor weaknesses in understanding

·         Most but not all ideas/arguments are well presented and few are original

 
Credit

 

5-6

 Good within the Class ·         Knowledge of key areas/principles

·         Understands the main elements of the subject area

·         Limited evidence of  background study

·         Answer focussed on question but also with some irrelevant  material and weaknesses in structure

·         Arguments presented but lack coherence

·         Has several  factual/computational errors

·         No original interpretation

·         Only major  links between topics are described

·         Limited problem solving

·         Some weaknesses in presentation and accuracy

 

 

 

 

 ·         Exceeds expectations for some primary criteria

·         Strong factual knowledge with some weaknesses in understanding

·         Ideas/arguments are limited but are well presented
Mid-Level ·         Matches all primary criteria

·         Moderate factual knowledge with some weaknesses in understanding

·         Ideas/arguments are limited with weaknesses in logic/presentation
Meets requirements of Class ·         Matches most but not all primary criteria

·         Moderate factual knowledge with several weaknesses in understanding

·         Ideas/arguments are limited with weaknesses in logic/presentation
Fail

4 and below

 Good within the Class

 

 ·         Insufficient to fulfil the associated learning outcomes

·         No evidence of relevant knowledge or understanding

·         No evidence of  background study

·         Answer relies on irrelevant material and lacks a coherent structure

·         No arguments presented or arguments are not relevant to the assessment

·         Many factual/computational errors

·         No attempt at interpretation

·         No links between topics are described

·         No attempt to solve  problems or to address the assessment brief

·         The presentation is very weak containing many inaccuracies

 

 ·          Exceeds expectations for most primary criteria

·         No evidence of knowledge/understanding

·         Only limited evidence of an attempt to answer the question
Mid-Level ·         Exceeds expectations for some primary criteria

·         No evidence of knowledge/understanding

·         Very limited evidence of an attempt to answer the question
Meets requirements of Class ·         Matches all primary criteria

·         No evidence of knowledge/understanding and/or evidence of misunderstanding

·         No attempt to answer/address the question

 

 
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