BAO6714 Semester 2,
2018
Research
Report
Assessment: 30%
Due Date: See instructions VU
Collaborate
“… enterprises are faced with the
immediate need to embrace the digital age to match the new and evolving
business models and offer decision makers with instant insight. “
SAP S/4HANA Finance allows an enterprise to
create a consolidated view of all operational and financial data to offer
flexible and easy reporting along with automation of processes. It also offers
real-time analytics, simulations and forecasting with a great user experience.
Benefits of SAP S/4HANA include but is not limited to ‘single source of truth,
faster forecasting and planning, ‘on the fly capacities’, new reporting and
analytic support, global regulatory and compliance abilities across all
languages, currencies and industries, faster month closing, integrated with
Fiori etc.
Discuss these statements using case study
examples (from literature searches) to demonstrate the benefits of SAP S/4HANA
Finance.
Your paper should include the following
areas :
- A brief historical overview of SAP S/4HANA Finance
- The difference between SAP S/4HANA Finance and current SAP ERP FICO
- What are the benefits of SAP S/4HANA Finance for businesses
- Case Studies of companies and the issues they faced migrating to SAP S/4HANA Finance. (Minimum 2)
Your
task is produce a 3000 - 4000 word research paper which discusses the issues
relating to the above. The paper should
demonstrate a depth and breadth of reading and should be appropriately
referenced. The paper should be
referenced using the Harvard referencing standards and formatted according to
the approved style guide.
Your
essay must include: (Do NOT
use heading like Body in your
report)
Cover Page: Use the cover sheet provided. Include the
Title, Assignment number, Student Name and Number and Unit. This should be uploaded separately
Introduction: Introduction to the topic, a statement of
the purpose of the report and a brief description of the report’s structure.
Body: Discuss, compare and/or contrast
different perspectives and present arguments supporting the purpose of the
report. Use relevant business case studies to illustrate key points. All points
must be presented with Harvard citations and have a corresponding entry in your
reference list.
Conclusion: A summary of the points you have made in
the body of the report. These should match your stated purpose.
Reference list: A complete Harvard format reference list.
Review the Library style guide for citation and reference list exampleshttp://guides.library.vu.edu.au/harvard.
Presentation: You should include a title page that has
your name, the title of your report, your tutorial day and time and your
tutor’s name on it. Every page should feature a footer that includes your name,
student ID, and page number.
You
should review: http://www.vu.edu.au/campuses-services/student-support/academic-support-development/academic-writing
for some
general help on academic writing, especially the sections on essays and referencing. Review the Library
Harvard style guide for citation and reference list examples http://bit.ly/1jvBd0i. Please note that
Academic Support and Development staff can assist with drafting reports.
However, appointments are limited and you must book well in advance on 9919
4744..
Submission:
Your report must be submitted via the Assessment 4 drop box link
on VU Collaborate (this links to Turnitin) in MS Word format. Name your
assessment 4 file in the form s3999999Assn4.docx and where the 39999999 is
replaced by your student number. You do not need to include an assessment
declaration (because the assessment declaration it is a standard template it
will boost your similarity results so don’t upload it). However, note that when
you submit to Turnitin you are formally agreeing to the statements set out on the
declaration relating to academic honesty. Your submission to Turnitin must
include only a title page, your report, and the reference list. Your submission
on Turnitin will be marked electronically, so ensure it is complete. Note that
if your tutor asks you for a hard copy, you must submit the complete
originality report version produced from Turnitin.
Notes
on referencing, paraphrasing, Turnitin and similarity
You
must include citations with matching references to demonstrate research
relating to the discussion and analysis in the body of your report. You should
aim to paraphrase sources where possible, writing the report in your own words
and including citations and corresponding reference list entries to demonstrate
research where appropriate. You should submit your report to Turnitin well in
advance of the due date to ensure your similarity does not exceed twenty per
cent (for a submission including your reference list). Note that:
• Turnitin scores higher than 20% will be heavily penalised.
It is normal that your reference list is highlighted in Turnitin;
this is acceptable and is factored into the 20% threshold. It is not acceptable
for whole paragraphs to be highlighted. This usually indicates exact similarity
with another source. If this happens you must revise your work and resubmit.
Note that you can resubmit your report up until the submission deadline.
Initial originality results are returned within minutes. Resubmission results
can take up to twenty four hours to process. Therefore, ensure you submit early
so you can avoid problems at the last minute.