Word limit: Between 2500 and 3000 words excluding references and appendices
This is an individual assignment. The purpose ofthis assignment
is to develop your capability to understand IT Governance and Change Management theories, frameworks and concepts. You will write a research
essay of 2500-3000 words based on review of relevant literature and case study ofthe following this topic
Discuss the concept of assessing
essay of 2500-3000 words based on review of relevant literature and case study ofthe following this topic
Discuss the concept of assessing
IT Governance performance
Your essay should cover but not limited to:
1. Key concept definitions
2. Critical analysis of relevant
literature: this should identify and explain relevant IT Governance theories, arguments and perspectives regarding the topic of your choice.
3. Discussion ofthe main challenges, problems and IT Governance issues in relation to the chosen topic
4. Conclusion: discussion ofthe
3. Discussion ofthe main challenges, problems and IT Governance issues in relation to the chosen topic
4. Conclusion: discussion ofthe
overall coverage ofthe topic including current and future challenges of IT governance.
5. References
Process
1. Chose a topic that
can demonstrate your understanding ofthe course
2. Locate relevant sources (databases,journals, books). You are expected to refer to
refereed (peer reviewed) academic papers.
3. Identify relevant literature (at least 8 relevant Journal articles, does not rely solely on
web site publications; or on one or two articles).
4. Analyse and synthesise the literature to produce an analytical essay that addresses
not only “what” questions but also “why”, “how” and “in what sense” questions.
Marking Criteria and Distribution
1. Use of
resources (10%): quality and extent of reading, use of evidences such as cases, examples and anecdotes.
2. Content (35%): relevant answer
2. Content (35%): relevant answer
to the essay topic, validity of argument, analytical depth; logical flow and development of ideas.
3. Engagement with relevant literature
(40%), synthesis and analysis of literature with appropriate citation; use of relevant theories, concepts and frameworks to support
analysis; own input, insight and interpretation.
analysis; own input, insight and interpretation.
4. Organisation and Presentation (10%: clarity of structure, quality of presentation,
style and readability.
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