Page 1 Kaplan Business School Assessment OutlineAssessment 2 Information Subject Code:MBA633Subject Name:Real-world Business Analytics and ManagementAssessmentTitle:Signature ProjectAssessment Type:In class presentation and Written Report (Group)Word Count:1000Words(+/-10%)Weighting:30 %Total Marks:30Submission:In class (group), Turnitin (individual)Due Date:Presentation: Week 10 in-classWritten Report: Monday Week 11, 11.55pm AEST Your TaskAnalyse the sales dataset provided to derive and present insights.Assessment DescriptionThis is a group project, followed by an individual report. You will be provided with a datasetpertaining to the operations of a retail organisation. You need to analyse the data andpresent insights using a BI tool of your choice. Describe the current mode of operation,possible inefficiencies, available data and how this data may be used to provideefficiencies based on the concepts and techniques covered in the subject.Page 2 Kaplan Business School Assessment OutlineAssessment Instructions• Group Presentation: Examine the dataset provided to you and provide an oralpresentation covering the following compulsory components. You are encouraged to use aBI tool but can use the whiteboard, cards and noted to help you explain each section.➢ Evaluate the quality of the data.➢ Analyse the data to determine what insights regarding profitability and revenue (whatfactors affect these quantities, is there any seasonality? How does shipping come into play? etc.)➢ Provide a critique of how accurate you think the recommendations and insights are?Could the company act on the advice?➢ Discuss the limitations you faced and how the analysis could be improved.➢ Discuss the key insights and possible future strategies. Include visualisations.• Individual Report: In your own words, provide a brief 1000-word summary of the analytics,recommendations, visualisations and statistics used.NOTE: 3 marks for the individual report will be assigned to format and grammar.Page 3 Kaplan Business School Assessment OutlineImportant Study InformationAcademic Integrity PolicyKBS values academic integrity. All students must understand the meaning andconsequences of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the AcademicIntegrity and Conduct Policy.What is academic integrity and misconduct?What are the penalties for academic misconduct?What are the late penalties?How can I appeal my grade?Click here for answers to these questions:http://www.kbs.edu.au/current-students/student-policies/.Word Limits for Written AssessmentsSubmissions that exceed the word limit by more than 10% will cease to be marked fromthe point at which that limit is exceeded.Study AssistanceStudents may seek study assistance from their local Academic Learning Advisor or referto the resources on the MyKBS Academic Success Centre page. Click here for thisinformation.Page 4 Kaplan Business School Assessment OutlineAssessment Marking GuideThis assessment will be marked on the grounds of whether or not the followingcompetencies are present. SectionCriteriaMarksAvailableWriting Style• The summary flows adequately and includes allthe parts covered in the presentation.• References are included where required,following the Harvard format with consistency.5 marksAnalytic Skills• The problem has been clearly identified.• Key metrics identified and extracted from thedata.• The description of the method used is clear.• Dashboards with relevant insights are provided.• ‘What if’ scenarios have been addressed.12 marksApplication Skills• Key stakeholders have been identified.• The design of the system that could presentinsights to these stakeholders has beenarticulated.• Organisational benefits and consequences havebeen identified.3 marksPractical Skills• Sensible challenges and limitations have beenidentified.• Insightful graphical representations have beenprovided in the report.3 marksPresentation Skills• The presentation is engaging, creative and ofprofessional standards.• The group goes beyond the slide deck in itspresentation.• BI tools have been seamlessly incorporated intothe presentation.7 marksTotal30 marks
