Task 1: Critical Analysis of Current Digital Technologies Instructions: Conduct a critical analysis of the digital technologies currently in use within your chosen company. Include strengths, weaknesses, and the role of these technologies

Assignment Tasks

Task 1: Critical Analysis of Current Digital Technologies

• Instructions:
  Conduct a critical analysis of the digital technologies currently in use within your chosen company. Include strengths, weaknesses, and the role of these technologies in supporting business operations and innovation.

Task 2: Identify Digital Technology Gaps and Propose Innovations

• Instructions:
  Identify gaps in your company’s current digital technology infrastructure. Propose one or more digital technologies to address these gaps, outlining the potential benefits of implementation. Provide evidence-based justification.

Task 3: Barriers to Implementation

• Instructions:
  Describe potential barriers to implementing the proposed digital technologies, including organisational, financial, technical, and cultural challenges. Recommend strategies to overcome these barriers.

Formative Feedback

Students may submit a draft for formative feedback:

• Distance learning students: Submit via email to your tutor at least 2 weeks prior to the final submission.
• Blended learning students: Follow deadlines provided by your tutor.

Referencing and Academic Integrity

• All arguments and analysis must be supported by credible sources using AU Harvard referencing.
• Ensure that all sources are correctly cited to avoid academic misconduct.
• Submissions must be entirely your own work; penalties apply for evidence of academic unfair practice.

Refer to the Arden Library for detailed referencing guides.

Submission Guidance

• Submit before the deadline on iLearn. Late submissions will not be accepted and will receive a 0%.
• Ensure that multiple files are clearly named and, if overwritten, use the exact previous file name to replace it.
• Adhere to all instructions for formatting, word count, and referencing.

Assessment Overview:
The BUS4013 assignment requires students to produce a Technology and Innovation Research Report, which accounts for 100% of the module marks. The report evaluates a student’s ability to critically analyse digital technologies within a chosen company, identify gaps, propose innovative solutions, and address implementation barriers.

Key Pointers to be Covered:

1. Critical Analysis of Current Digital Technologies (Task 1)
   • Evaluate existing digital technologies in use.
   • Highlight strengths and weaknesses.
   • Assess how these technologies support business operations and innovation.
2. Identification of Technology Gaps & Proposed Innovations (Task 2)
   • Identify digital technology gaps in the organisation.
   • Recommend one or more digital technologies to address these gaps.
   • Justify recommendations using evidence and projected benefits.
3. Barriers to Implementation (Task 3)
   • Describe organisational, financial, technical, and cultural barriers.
   • Suggest strategies to overcome these challenges.
4. General Requirements
   • Maximum 2000 words ±10%, excluding tables, figures, footnotes, appendices, and reference list.
   • Include at least 10 secondary references (minimum one book and two academic journals) in AU Harvard style.
   • Submit via PDF or Word format, adhering to file-naming conventions.
   • Anonymous marking applies; do not include your name.
5. Formative Feedback Opportunity
   • Draft submission allowed for distance learning students (at least 2 weeks before the final deadline).
   • Follow tutor-provided deadlines for blended learning students.