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The document outlines the coursework assignment for the Technology Management module at Asia Pacific University, focusing on the development of a research paper on a selected topic related to technology management. Students are expected to produce a research proposal and a literature review, demonstrating analytical and critical thinking skills at a postgraduate level. The assignment includes guidelines on formatting, referencing, and evaluation criteria for assessing the quality of the submissions.

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TM assignment (1)

The document outlines the coursework assignment for the Technology Management module at Asia Pacific University, focusing on the development of a research paper on a selected topic related to technology management. Students are expected to produce a research proposal and a literature review, demonstrating analytical and critical thinking skills at a postgraduate level. The assignment includes guidelines on formatting, referencing, and evaluation criteria for assessing the quality of the submissions.

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ASIA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Technology Management – CT081-3-M


Coursework Assignment

1. Introduction
This module is intended to develop the subject matter along a number of theoretical,
methodological and practical perspectives through the medium of formal lectures and
tutorials, with which the students are expected to engage. Technology Management is
a wide ranging and complex discipline, and many areas cannot be fitted into the lecture
programme.

The objective of the research paper is to allow students to enlarge their experience of
the subject by selecting a topic and exploring it in a depth suitable for Masters level
study. The students will therefore be expected to produce a research paper which is
analytical, critical and reflective in line with the learning objectives of a Postgraduate
award.

This work will therefore require the search of appropriate information sources (e.g.
journals, research papers, books, hardware and software), the collation and critique of
ideas found therein, and the development of conclusions. Students will be expected to
view and compare the chosen topic from a variety of perspectives and will be
particularly encouraged to relate it to the context of practicing designers working on
real-world problems.

The research papers should be written in a formal academic style and at the level of a
postgraduate research paper.

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2. Learning Outcomes
On completion of this assessment, depending on your selection of topic, you should be
able to:

 Evaluate various techniques to analyse challenges of technology management in an


organisation.
 Justify leadership in managing technology related decision making in organization .
 Defend technology management in organisation, taking into account stakeholders
such as users, producers, managers, designers and customers and also the rapid
change in technological innovation.

3. Procedure
This assignment will be a student-centered activity, although the lecturers are available
for consultation in lecture sessions. Help and advice will be given provided the student
has made a genuine attempt to solve a problem themselves. Each student should ensure
that the work submitted is his or her own work.

The research paper will be conducted individually with reference to different adoption
theories and frameworks. The module lecturer will choose the topic in the area of
Cloud Computing / Cloud based applications or web 2.0 & 3.0 technology adoption by
organisations or community.

Topic: Adoption of Mobile Banking

3.1 Assignment I (30%)

You are to write a research proposal that includes introduction, problem statement,
research objectives, research questions, scope of research, significance of research, and
research methodology.

Around: 1500 words


Submission deadline: 00/00/0000, 0:00 PM

3.1 Assignment II (50%)

You are to write a literature review on the above topic, identifying the gaps.

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Around: 3000 words


Submission deadline: 00/00/000, 0:00 PM

4. Format and Structure


You are to use the following format of writing.

 Font type: Arial or Times News Roman


 Font size: Heading – 16pts, subheading – 14pts, normal writing – 12pts
 1 and half line spacing between paragraphs
 Captions and sources of information are to be presented for each diagram, chart,
and table used in your answer.

5. References and Citations


References and citations are to be written according to APA Referencing System. All
illustrations, figures, and tables should be numbered sequentially and cited if they are
not the student’s own work.

 Ensure the format you use for writing your citations and references is consistent
throughout the document.
 Ensure each citation has its corresponding reference and each reference has its
citation in the answer.

6. Plagiarism
To submit another person’s work as if it is your own is plagiarism is a very serious
academic offence. Please do not ever consider it. Remember that accidental plagiarism
is easily avoided by referencing your work properly. The simple rule is that you must
not represent the ideas of other people (whether they are published works or the work
of other students) as your own. You should also make sure that you ‘add value’ to the
references with your own comments, comparisons etc. Make sure that you are aware of
how to do a literature review and how to reference other peoples’ work. The Turnitin
plagiarism detection software will be used on all submissions.

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7. Submission
You are required to upload your complete assignment on APU Moodle before the
deadline. In case you encounter problems in uploading, you need to submit a hardcopy.

Marking Criteria

Assignment I

Area to be considered Max


mark
Introduction 10
Research relevance to the topic area and suitable depth of study. The context
of the work is well explained. Consistency of focus / Organisation of ideas.
Problem Statement, Research Objectives, Research Questions, and 8
Scope
Clear, concise, relevant, and coherent. Quality of reasoning.
Research and Analysis 12
Evidence of sufficient research with appropriate citations and thorough
analysis. Acquisition of knowledge, consistency of focus, and organisation
of ideas.

Assignment II

Analysis and synthesis of literature. 16


Rigorous analysis of current work. Quality of reasoning and coherence.
A comprehensive range of relevant literature has been used to discuss
relevant concepts, models, and theories.
Research Gap 8
Areas for further work are identified and explored. Gaps in the literature

Critical appraisal 16
Appraisal and evaluation of relevant papers clear critical thinking. Evidence
of independent and original thought throughout.
References 10
Complete and correctly cited in text and references

Presentation 20
Ability to clearly explain and defend what is written in the document.
Showed knowledge of the subject.

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Total 100

Distinction Criteria

Distinctive work will exhibit a high level of penetration and discernment in analysis
and outstanding cogency and clarity in communication. The report should be
exceptionally well substantiated in its analysis, reasoning, and conclusions.
In addition, at the advanced level the student will demonstrate an exceptional ability to
synthesise innovative perspectives of the topic with work from other parts of the
discipline.

Merit Criteria

A student should be able to show further evidence of knowledge, understanding and


application of the module material, through analysis and evaluation of any of the
recommendations they make. Typically, the student will show a level of conceptual
understanding that allows her/him critically to evaluate research, techniques and/or
methodologies applicable to their topic and argue alternative approaches. An advanced
level will be indicated by the student’s reference to and integration of material from
previous programmes of study.

Pass Criteria

The student will show the ability to select and apply appropriate techniques for
analysis, providing evidence and making recommendations. The student will also be
able to discriminate between alternative solutions. There should be satisfactory
evidence of knowledge, understanding and application of the module material.

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