Knowledge
- Critically evaluate the ethical impact of innovation and digital technologies on organisations (COI) (SEI )
- Explore the use of innovation and digital technologies for organizational development (DP)
Thinking skills
- Demonstrate the use of a range of types of analysis of information to identify service / organizational improvements and opportunities for innovation and growth.(CC)
- Evaluate the impact of innovation and digital technologies on behaviour and social change (COI)
Subject-based practical skills
- Review the use of innovation and digital technologies in own organisation and make recommendations for improvement (DP)
- Demonstrate how the use of innovation and digital technologies can be utilized for making business decisions. (DP)
Skills for life and work (general skills)
- Analyse information and data to benchmark against others. (EI)
- Demonstrate the use of analysis of data. (CI,COI )
Assessment:
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Assessment methods which enable students to demonstrate the learning outcomes for the module; please define as necessary:
Work based challenge applying knowledge and skills to the workplace with critical evaluation and reflection (3000 – word Professional report).
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Weighting:
100%
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Learning Outcomes demonstrated:
1 - 8
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Overview:
For this assessment, you will develop an innovation and digital transformation strategy for your own organization, or any organization of your choice. The strategy should demonstrate your ability to critically evaluate the ethical impact of innovation and digital technologies, explore their use for organizational development, and provide recommendations for improvement.
Task Description:
You are required to write a 3,000-word report on innovation and digital transformation strategy project for either your current workplace or an organization of your choice. If you are not currently employed or prefer not to use your workplace, you may select any organization that interests you and for which you can find sufficient public information.
Your report should:
1. Analyse the current state of your organization (or the case study organization) in terms of its use of innovation and digital technologies. Identify areas for improvement and opportunities for growth.
2. Critically evaluate the ethical impact of the existing and proposed innovations and digital technologies on the organization and its stakeholders.
3. Develop a comprehensive innovation and digital transformation strategy that addresses the identified areas for improvement and opportunities for growth.
4. Demonstrate how the proposed innovations and digital technologies can be utilized for making business decisions and driving organizational development.
5. Provide a detailed implementation plan for the strategy, including timelines, resources, and key performance indicators.
6. Critically reflect on your own learning and development throughout the process and discuss how the skills and knowledge gained can be applied in your future career.
Report Structure
Your report should include the following sections:
1. Executive Summary
- Brief overview of the key findings, recommendations, and implementation plan
2. Introduction
- Background of the organization (or case study organization)
- Rationale for the innovation and digital transformation strategy
- Scope and objectives of the assessment
3. Current State Analysis
- Evaluation of the organization`s use of innovation and digital technologies
- Identification of areas for improvement and opportunities for growth
4. Ethical Impact Assessment
- Critical evaluation of the ethical impact of existing and proposed innovations and digital technologies
- Consideration of the impact on the organization and its stakeholders
5. Innovation and Digital Transformation Strategy
- Comprehensive strategy to address the identified areas for improvement and opportunities for growth
- Utilization of innovations and digital technologies for business decisions and organizational development
6. Implementation Plan
- Detailed plan for implementing the proposed strategy
- Timelines, resource requirements, and key performance indicators
7. Reflection and Conclusion
- Critical reflection on the learning and development process
- Discussion of how the skills and knowledge gained can be applied in your future career
8. Reference List
- List of all sources cited in the report
Assessment Criteria
Your report will be assessed based on the following criteria:
1. Current State Analysis (20%):
- Thorough evaluation of the organization`s use of innovation and digital technologies
- Identification of relevant areas for improvement and opportunities for growth
2. Ethical Impact Assessment (20%):
- Critical evaluation of the ethical impact of existing and proposed innovations and digital technologies
- Consideration of the impact on the organization and its stakeholders
3. Innovation and Digital Transformation Strategy (30%):
- Comprehensiveness of the proposed strategy
- Effectiveness in addressing the identified areas for improvement and opportunities for growth
- Utilization of innovations and digital technologies for business decisions and organizational development
4. Implementation Plan (20%):
- Detailed and feasible plan for implementing the proposed strategy
- Appropriate timelines, resource requirements, and key performance indicators
5. Reflection and Communication (10%):
- Critical reflection on the learning and development process
- Clarity and coherence of the report structure and writin
