THE YORK MANAGEMENT SCHOOL
Module: Knowledge Information Systems
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Ignazio Cabras
Assessment: Open
Maximum word count: 4,000
Release: Noon, Monday 10th February 2014
Submission: Noon, Wednesday 14th May 2014
Important information.
If you are unable to complete your open assessment by the submission date indicated above because of Mitigating Circumstances you should apply for an extension using the form available on Yorkshare. Any extension request must be made before the scheduled deadline indicated above. 10 marks are deducted for every 24 hours (or part thereof) that the submission is late for a total of 5 days. After 7 days it is treated as a non-submission and given a mark of zero. The consequences of non-submission are serious and can include de-registration from the University.
If you submit your open assessment but feel that your performance has been affected by Mitigating Circumstances you should submit a Mitigating Circumstances claim form, available on Yorkshare, by Noon: Wednesday 21th May 2014. Claims submitted after the deadline will not normally be considered. Further details on the remedies likely to be offered to students with accepted Mitigating Circumstances can be found on Yorkshare.
The Knowledge Information Systems module has one assignment, a reflective report based on contents taught during the course. Students will be able to choose which track they wish to expand. The assignment is designed in order for them to achieve the learning outcomes of the module and to develop your subject understanding.
The assignment is set to support you in the development of a case study. The main objective of this assessment exercise is to allow you to be produce a critical and reflective report with regard to issues and challenges related to the development of knowledge and information systems within organisations operating in defined contexts and markets. In addition,