ou will be assigned a simulation business by your teacher.
In class 1, you need to email your teacher with the email subject:
BSBSMB412 – Assessment 2 – Simulation Business Request
Your teacher will then email you back the business details and a copy of the Business Info excel spreadsheet.
You must also download the following Support Documents from the content section of Assessment 2 on the VUCollaborate website:
BSBSMB412-SupDoc-Cloud Audit Checklist Template.xlxs
BSBSMB412-SupDoc-Budget Template.xlsx
BSBSMB412-SupDoc-CostBenefit Analysis Template.xlsx
You are required to develop a report based on this simulation business
The report must be prepared in single Microsoft Word document
You must proofread your report and edit for spelling and grammatical errors.
Before writing your report, you must research online your business and chooseoneof
the following cloud-based computing projects to recommend to your business via this report:
Implement a cloud based accounting solution (e.g. MYOB, Xero or QuickBooks) with a cloud based file storage and backup solution
Implement a cloud based website upgrade with an integrated cloud based online store.
Implement a cloud based productivity software solution (e.g. Microsoft Office 365) with
a cloud based file storage and backup solution
Implement a cloud based CRM (customer relations management) system and cloud
based online booking system.
Once you have decided on which project you wish to use for your report you should start researching that project for costing, hardware and software requirements, training and support option and implementation requirements. As you do your research it is recommended you start creating and filling in your templates and report in the following order:
Report – Overview of the Business Section
Appendices Template – Cloud Computing Audit Checklist
Appendices Template - Budget
Appendices Template - Cost Benefit Analysis
Report – All other sections
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All written responses must be fully referenced using Harvard Style referencing.
Assessments are to be submitted no later than the due date as per this unit guide.
Late submission without application and approval of an extension prior to the due date will
forfeit your chance for a resubmission.
Ask your assessor if you are unsure about any aspect of the assessment.
For Assessment Task 2 your teacher will provide you with a simulation business. The case study relates to the introduction of a cloud-based computing system into the operations of the business.
Please Note: Do not contact your simulation business, these are real businesses but Trial Balances and any additional information we provide to you is not based on the real businesses but is just simulated for this assessment.
Your task is to develop a report as per the style guide provided below. The report must be a minimum of 2000 words, excluding the cover page, reference list and appendices and must address the following criteria:
Cover Page
Table of Contents (Using the Microsoft Word Table of Contents Tool)
Body this will be made up of 10 sections
Overview of the Business
Using the internet and the documentation provided by your teacher to research your business and find out things like:
What is the nature/Industry of the business?
What is the structure of the business? (i.e.Sole Trader, Company, Partnership, etc..)
Does the business operate out of multiple offices or are they a single small business?
Does the business have cloud-based computing strategies in place (Do they use social
media, have a website, sell online, etc.)?
Review of the business needs:
What would be the businesses Current cloud-based computing needs?
What would be the businesses Future cloud-based computing needs?
Limitations & Problems:
List and explain the limitations or problems the business may be confronted with if they don’t move to a cloud-based solution or if things are left as they are in relation to current business operations.
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ASSESSMENT TASK 2 – BUSINESS CASE STUDY INFORMATION
Recommendations:
Describe in detail and justify your chosen new cloud computing project for the business which, if adopted, offers advantages to the business. Also included summary of costs and benefits.
Timeframe:
Steps and timeframe for implementation of cloud-based computing project. Ensure you include training and support and list who would be involved within the business for each step.
Training & Support:
Explain training and support that will be required/available for the business to ensure effect and smooth transition to you recommended solution.
Intangible Advantages:
Explain some of the intangible advantages to the business from your chosen cloud-based computing project
Exposure & Risks:
Exposure & Risks of the new cloud computing project, including an assessment of the worst-case scenario, and ways you plan to mitigate or manage the risks.
Policies, Procedures & Protocols:
What policies & procedures or protocols would the business need to have to have in place when using or obtaining the services of a specialist advisor or outside businesses to implement your recommendations?
Summary & Conclusion:
Conclusion/Recommendations, including a narrative that brings together the costs, risks and benefits factors.
Appendices:
Cloud Computing Audit.
Cloud Computing Solution Cost Benefit Analysis.
Cloud Computing Solution Project Budget.
References:
Reference List - Acknowledge all references used in the development of the report.
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The report should be prepared using the followingStyle Guide:
Cover Page
Table of Contents – using the Microsoft Word table of contents tool
Body of Report
Conclusion
Appendices
Size 10 to 12 font (TNR or similar)
1.5 line spacing
In text referencing (Insert citation) – using the Microsoft Word referencing tool
Harvard style reference list at the end of the report – using the Microsoft Word referencing
tool
Footer with Student Name, Student ID & Business Name
Pages numbered
Avoid superlatives in the language used (e.g. biggest, best, most modern,etc.)
DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT:
1 x Microsoft Word document which contains all sections as per instructions as well as appendices. 3 x Microsoft Excel documents of the completed appendices templates,
All documents are to be correctly formatted with all questions answered in your own words.
The file names should follow the following convention:
BSBSMB412-Assess2-[Document Title]-[First & Last Name]-[Student I.D.]
e.g. BSBSMB412-Assess2-CaseStudy-JBloggs-s1234567.docx
Soft copies to be uploaded to VU Collaborate Dropbox.