You are to research an actual business examples and the impact of IT on that business. 

Important points 

1) Does business need IT? 

2) Why IT is important for business survival? 

3) What is required to apply IT into business? (Cost, planning, designing, equipment, installation, training, etc…) 

4) How does business use IT? (internally such as staff, employees, and externally such as customers, suppliers) 

5) What benefits and advantages does IT bring to business? (Revenue, flexibility, reduces cost, etc….) 

6) What type of risk does IT bring to business? (security, privacy, confidentiality) 

7) How can business maintain and monitor IT? 

Your report will be judged on the quality of your research and report presentation. Your report is to be in the style of a business report. There is a limit of ten pages excluding appendices. 

IT in healthcare 

IT in food processing 

IT in library 

IT in transport 

IT in airlines 

IT in printing and publishing 

IT in fishing industry 

IT in forestry industry 

IT in media 

IT in mail and parcels 

Computer games 

IT in Tourism 

Assessment 2 Criteria (Individual Assignment –Research: IT Impact on Business 25%)

Weighting 

1. Introduction: 

Clear statement of purpose, clarity of methods and assumptions; systematic approach to project. 

2. Use of resources: 

Application of relevant course concepts, tools and frameworks use of evidences, engagement with the literature. 

3. Content: 

4. Organization and Presentation: 

Clarity of structure, quality of presentation, style and readability. 

Title page, Table of contents, List of abbreviations and/or glossary, 

Executive summary/abstract, Introduction, Body, Conclusion 

Recommendations, Bibliography, Appendices 

5. Citation practice: 

Appropriate citation of sources and evidences used.