Assessment Details and Submission Guidelines |
Trimester | T1 2026 |
Unit Code | MDA513 |
Unit Title | ICT Practices |
Assessment Type | Formative Assessment 1 – Individual |
Assessment Title | Ethical and Professional Issues in ICT Planning, Entrepreneurship, and Cyber Security |
Purpose of the assessment (with ULO Mapping) | Students should be able to demonstrate their achievements in the following unit learning outcomes: a. Explain concepts of management, leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the ICT industry. b. Apply appropriate business communication in relation to decision-making, and apply academic standards in writing reports and in the presentation of research. Students must be able to generate ideas at abstract levels and support their arguments with strong reasoning. |
Weight | 10% |
Total Marks | 100 |
Word limit | 800-1200 |
Due Date | Week 3 – Thursday – 2 April 2026 – 11:59 PM |
Submission Guidelines including the use of GenAI Tools | • GENERATIVE AI TOOLS MAY BE USED WITH PRIOR PERMISSION Students are permitted to use advanced automated tools for this formative assessment only for understanding, learning, and research purposes. Using GenAI tools to write assignments for you will be considered academic misconduct, and it will be penalized. If students are using any of the information from GenAI, then you must cite or attribute the use of the GenAI in their assessment. a. All work must be submitted on Moodle by the due date along with a completed Assignment Cover Page. b. The assignment must be in MS Word format, 1.5 spacing, 11-pt Calibri (Body) font, and 2.54 cm margins on all four sides of your page with appropriate section headings. |
| | c. Reference sources must be cited in the text of the report and listed appropriately at the end in a reference list using the IEEE referencing style. |
Extension | If an extension of time to submit work is required, a Special Consideration Application must be submitted directly on AMS. You must submit this application three working days prior to the due date of the assignment. Further information is available at: |
Academic Misconduct | Academic misconduct is a serious offense. Depending on the seriousness of the case, penalties can vary from a written warning or zero marks to exclusion from the course or rescinding the degree. Students should make themselves familiar with the full policy and procedure available at: For further information, please refer to the Academic Integrity Section in your Unit Description. |
Assignment Description
ICT professionals today must understand ethical responsibilities when using planning tools, entrepreneurship practices, and cybersecurity technologies.
This assessment requires students to select ONE scenario from the list below, conduct research, and write a reflective report analyzing ethical, professional, and organizational implications. Students must support arguments using academic literature.
In your journal, you must:
• Demonstrate understanding of management, leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship concepts.
• Critically apply these concepts in the context of the ICT industry and the selected case. • Explore ethical issues and challenges related to your chosen technology or situation. • References:
o Ensure your work is well-cited and adheres to academic standards.
o Use a minimum of 5 reputable sources (peer-reviewed journals, books, etc.).
o Follow the citation style (IEEE).
Case Study Scenarios
• Scenario 0 – ICT Planning and Digital Calendar Use
Organizations increasingly use shared digital calendars and productivity tools for scheduling and collaboration. However, misuse of calendar sharing features may expose personal information or organizational strategies. Investigate ethical and professional issues related to digital planning tools.
• Scenario 1 – Entrepreneurship in ICT Start-ups
Students and professionals are encouraged to develop entrepreneurial skills through short online courses and innovation training. However, lack of ethical leadership or poor business communication may result in failed ventures or unethical practices.
Investigate ethical challenges in ICT entrepreneurship.
• Scenario 2 – Ethical Use of Cyber-Security Tools
Cybersecurity tools such as penetration testing software can improve organizational security but may also be misused without proper authorization.
Investigate ethical and legal issues related to using ethical hacking tools.
• Scenario 3 – Remote Monitoring and Privacy
ICT technologies allow remote monitoring of systems and users. However, features such as screen capture, logging, and surveillance raise concerns about privacy and trust in workplaces. Investigate ethical implications of monitoring technologies
• Scenario 4 – ICT Collaboration and Data Sharing
Group projects require students and professionals to share schedules, files and communication tools. Improper handling of shared data may result in security breaches or conflicts. Investigate ethical responsibilities in ICT collaboration environments.
Student ID Mapping
Students with ID ending with | Answer scenario number |
0 or 5 | 0 |
1 or 6 | 1 |
2 or 7 | 2 |
3 or 8 | 3 |
4 or 9 | 4 |
Marking criteria:
You must use the following aspects as headings for your answer.
Aspects | Description of the section | Marks |
Introduction (100-150 words) | Provide an overview of your chosen case. Briefly explain the key concepts of management, leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship relevant to the case. | 20 |
Literature Review (400-500 words) | The literature review should focus on: a. Theoretical and practical perspectives on the technology or issue. b. A discussion of ethical considerations, focusing on the challenges introduced by the technology. c. How management, leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship are involved in addressing these ethical issues. | 25 |
Critical Reflection (300-400 words) | a. Critically reflect on the role of ICT in addressing or exacerbating the ethical issues in your chosen case. b. Analyze how the concepts of management, leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship can influence decision-making in this context. c. Reflect on how businesses can adopt ethical leadership and innovation to address challenges effectively. | 25 |
Conclusion and recommendations (100-150 words): | Summarise your findings and provide recommendations for industry leaders based on your research. | 20 |
Reference style | Follow IEEE reference style consistently | 10 |
| | Total | 100 |
Marking Rubric:
Criteria | Excellent (80-100%) | Good (60-79%) | Satisfactory 50-59% | Needs Improvement 0-49% | Weight |
Introduction | Demonstrates a thorough understanding and integration of management, leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the ICT industry. Concepts are excellently applied to the chosen case. | Demonstrates a solid understanding of the concepts with clear application to the case. Minor gaps in integration or explanation. | Demonstrates basic understanding of the concepts, with some unclear or incomplete application to the case. | Lack of understanding of key concepts; concepts not integrated well with the case. | 20% |
Research and Literature Review | Comprehensive literature review, using a wide range of high quality, relevant academic sources. Demonstrates deep research and synthesis of the literature. | Good literature review with a variety of relevant sources. Research is solid but may lack depth in some areas. | Basic literature review with limited sources. Some sources may not be highly relevant or high quality. | Poor literature review with few or irrelevant sources. Research lacks depth or relevance. | 25% |
Technology and Engineering
Critical Reflection and Analysis | Exceptional critical reflection on the impact of technology on business practices and ethics. Well reasoned insights on leadership, decision-making, and innovation. | Good reflection, offering meaningful insights into the impact of technology on business and ethics, though some areas could be explored more thoroughly. | Adequate reflection with some meaningful insights, but lacking depth or critical thinking in places. | Minimal reflection; lacks critical analysis or insight into the impact of technology and ethics. | 25% |
Conclusion and Recommendations | Insightful and concise conclusion with strong, practical recommendations based on findings. Clear, actionable insights. | Good conclusion with practical recommendations. Some aspects may lack depth or clarity. | Conclusion is basic and somewhat weak. Recommendations are not fully developed or actionable. | Conclusion is vague or missing. Recommendations are lacking or irrelevant. | 20% |
Reference Style | Excellent use of a variety of relevant, high quality sources (5+). Proper citation in the correct format (IEEE style). | Good use of sources (4-5). Minor issues with citation format or source quality. | Adequate use of sources (34). Some issues with citation format or source quality. | Few or irrelevant sources (less than 3). Significant citation issues. | 10% |
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