Page 1 Kaplan Business School AssessmentOutlineAssessment 1 Information Subject Code:MBA633Subject Name:Real-world Business Analytics and ManagementAssessmentTitle:Individual Interpretation of Analytics Report – Gartner MagicQuadrantAssessment Type:Written ReportWord Count:1700Words(+/-10%)Weighting:30 %Total Marks:30Submission:Via Turnitin.Due Date:Tuesday Week 7, 11:55pm AEDT Your TaskEvaluate Business Intelligence Platforms using the Gartner Magic Quadrant. Summarise yourfindings in a report and evaluate the best tool for your chosen analytics application.Assessment DescriptionThe Gartner reports on current technology contain a plot such as the one shown belowthat summarises their findings. The figure is extracted from the Gartner report for BusinessIntelligence (BI) platforms.Page 2 Kaplan Business School AssessmentOutlineAssessment InstructionsThis assessment comprises two components.• Firstly, you are required to study the Gartner “Magic Quadrant for Analytics andBusiness Intelligence Platforms” shown above and articulate the insights in a report(1200 words).i. Search the web for the 2019 and 2020 Magic Quadrants and note the changesbetween the two. ii.Clearly state a BI application (to be) used in your workplace or potentialworkplace. You are required to provide a thesis highlighting the shortcoming in the currentbusiness practices, the improvement this application would bring, as well as theresultant targets from the BI application.iii. What tool would you select to perform this analytics task?• You will also be required to provide a summary of the key points made by the guestspeaker (500 words).NOTE: You will need to show evidence of appropriate research conducted (10 references)in order to succeed in this assessment.Page 3 Kaplan Business School AssessmentOutlineImportant 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 AssessmentOutlineAssessment Marking GuideThis assessment will be marked on the grounds of whether or not the followingcompetencies are present. SectionCriteriaMarksAvailablePart AAbility to find andinterpret extrainformation.5 marksClear BI problemstatement relating toyour current or futureworkplace.6 marksJustification of yourchoice of theparticular tool for theproblem.10 marksPart BIdentification of keypoints and briefdiscussion of guestspeaker’spresentation5 marksWriting style, wordcount and format ofreport4 marksTotal30 marks
