Assignment 1 (Literature Review)
Individual Assignment
HI5019 STRATEGIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS T1 2017
Each student will write a literature review of NOT more than 2000 words. The review should
demonstrate that the student has thoroughly researched their topic. Students should use
examples of business practice from the scholarly journals papers, conferences, books and
professional magazines to support their arguments
The literature review would be on an organisation (company) that is using accounting
software packages in Australia. The research would cover:
PART 1
1. The current organizational structure
2. What operational problems (e.g., inefficiency, errors) do you think the organisation
could experience because of this structure?
3. What is the most likely system acquisition method— commercial software, custom
software, or ERP?
4. Describes and prepare a system flowchart of the sales procedures for the chosen
organisation (company)
5. Identify any control problems in the system and what sorts of fraud are possible in
this system?
PART 2
1. Development and adoption of the accounting software packages,
2. The current market size,
3. Identify the leaders in the market and what gives them the competitive advantage,
4. Identify the current gaps or challenges encountered by users or customers of
accounting software/packages and make relevant suggestions or recommendations.
HI5019 STRATEGIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS T1 2017
Submission Requirements:
Research reports are to be presented in hard copy in size 12 Times New Roman or 10 Calibri
Font and double spaced. The research should include a list of at least 5 references used in
the research report and a bibliography of the wider reading done to familiarize oneself with
the topic.
Submission:
• Hard-copy to tutors/lecturers assignment box and a copy of the first page of the
report generated from SAFE ASSIGN attached to it.
• Soft copy to self-check and Final Submission
You are reminded to read the “Plagiarism” section of the course description. Your research
should be a synthesis of ideas from a variety of sources expressed in your own words. All
reports must use the Harvard referencing style. Marking rubrics are attached.