Please write a critical analysis, pros and cons, of either of the following subjects:
1. Enterprise Resource Planning uptake
2. Change Management Implementation
Please note the following points:
• The essay must be no more than 6 sides in length
• The font size must be 12 point Times Roman
• You must include a minimum of 8 references (books and / or articles, of which only 2 are allowed from the internet i.e. a URL) of which at least 4 refer to real cases.
• You must explain and discuss any legal, social, ethical or professional issues (e.g. data protection on ERP, professional deportment when overseeing a large IT change)
• Marks will be given for insights such as opinion – this counts! – and reference to real cases found in the literature
• Mere description will result in a low mark e.g. ITIL says a, b, c. OK, but what do you think about it?

Assessment criteria
Grade In order to get the grade you need to demonstrate:
Distinction • Clear understanding of the subject matter
• The relationship to Information Systems
• Coherent and well argued discussion
• Opinion backed by evidence and argument
• Appropriate essay structure: grammar, spelling, logical flow
• Appropriate references
Merit The achievement of 4-5 out of 6 of the points below:
• Clear understanding of the subject matter
• The relationship to Information Systems
• Coherent and well argued discussion
• Opinion backed by evidence and argument
• Appropriate essay structure: grammar, spelling, logical flow
• Appropriate references
Pass The achievement of 3 out of 6 of the points below:
• Clear understanding of the subject matter
• The relationship to Information Systems
• Coherent and well argued discussion
• Opinion backed by evidence and argument
• Appropriate essay structure: grammar, spelling, logical flow
• Appropriate references
Fail Achievement of less than 3 out of 6 of the below points:
• Clear understanding of the subject matter
• The relationship to Information Systems
• Coherent and well argued discussion
• Opinion backed by evidence and argument
• Appropriate essay structure: grammar, spelling, logical flow
• Appropriate references

Potential Learning Outcomes
Reference Outcome description
LO4 • Propose where different information systems can be employed across business processes
LO5 • Evaluate the significant aspects of the business environments in which an information system will operate
LO6 • Assess the effects of organisational changes and the impact on information systems
LO7
• Evaluate the professional, legal and ethical issues concerning an information system