Section A
Learning Objective
In business, good decision-making requires the effective use of information. This assignment gives you the opportunity to examine a variety of sources and to develop techniques in relation to the following aspects of data and information: data collection, data analysis, statistics, and other tools available to create and present useful information. The assignment is in lieu of a final exam; thus, it should demonstrate your competence in all of the course material.
The assignment aims to test the learner’s ability to:
• Use a variety of sources for the collection of data, both primary and secondary.
• Use a range of techniques to analyse data effectively for business purposes.
• Produce information in appropriate formats for decision-making in an organisational context.
Assignment Topic
Accessing the internet, social media, and mobile phone applications in South Africa.
Scope
• Focus on the quality, not the quantity, of the content.
• A goal of case analysis is to improve your ability to think clearly in ambiguous and confusing situations; do not get frustrated if there is no single answer.
• Avoid generalisations and meaningless statements; be specific.
• Provide answers to fundamental questions such as what, when, where, why, who, and how.
• Professional, technical presentation is important: use both numbered headings and subheadings.
• Include an introduction and a conclusion.
• A picture speaks a thousand words, and a creative picture gets you an A in many classes. Therefore, be creative and original in the work that you do. Remember to also reference an image/picture used in the assignment as well as in the bibliography.
• Support reasoning and judgement with factual data whenever possible
• Your analysis should be as detailed and specific as possible.
Marking Criteria
• Evidence of detailed research and evaluation of data from various reliable sources.
• Preparation according to the guidelines provided.
• Skilled application of relevant environmental analysis tools, including explanations of why particular factors are relevant.
• Originality – evidence of your own ideas and analysis.
• If the assignment does not reference at least ten sources as per the brief, 10% will be deducted and 1% will be deducted for each missing source.
• Plagiarism is a very serious offence and if any part of your assignment is found to be plagiarised you could risk a zero grade which will apply to all members of the group. Refer to your conditions of enrolment booklet for the full consequences of plagiarising. This assignment also provides a section on plagiarism. So please take care to ensure that you avoid plagiarism.
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