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Task : In the IT Operations Department of Under Milkwood there is no Capacity Planning nor Configuration Management Departments. Prepare a report for senior management arguing the case for and against establishing both these departments as part of the IT Operations Department.
The report should be in three parts :
1. The “For” Case: You should discuss the benefits, costs (both initial and ongoing), how you would set up the department (staff & skills), the strategic and tactical implications of these two departments. (10 marks)
2. The “Against” Case: You need to argue why you do not need these departments. (3 marks)
3. Give you own opinion as whether these departments should exist or not within Under Milkwood. (5marks)
As usual, the proposal should cover the Business, Technology, Organisation, Processes and People implementation of your proposal where applicable.
Scope : Whilst there is no mandated format your proposal should have the following sections:
Management Summary,
Table of Contents,
Scope, Objectives,
Proposal (business value, i.e. arguments),
Details (briefly),
BTOPP analysis,
Costs and risks (where relevant),
Benefits (summary),
Recommendations,
References (would not be in a Business Proposal, but I would like them when you use them, recommended),
Appendices (if applicable).
Your proposal should be a business report form, except as this is an academic exercise, I would like you to use and include any references you draw on.
Method : You should work in your teams of two. If you cannot find a partner then you may do the proposal by yourself after talking to your tutor.
Assessment : The Marking Scheme is as follows:
Presentation 2 marks
• Cover sheet (student #, name ,essay title)
• Management (executive) summary
• Quotes, Diagrams (where applicable)
• Correct bibliography
• Correct English expression, & spelling
• Introduction, body of essay, & recommendations
• Logical division of chapters or sections
• Assertions backed up by quoted sources
•
Content 18 marks (mark breakdown as per the task section)
• Appropriate length of answer without verbosity
• Deal correctly & fully with the topic
• Clarity in the overall aim of the answer
• Clarity and sufficient amount of analysis
• Minimal amount of material quoted
Late and / or incomplete submission will incur a penalty of two (2) marks for each day, or part thereof, overdue. After 5 working days the assignment will not be accepted and receive a mark of zero
At any stage, until a student’s marks are finalized by the University, an electronic copy of your submission may be required. Failure to submit an electronic copy on request within one (1) week will result in a mark of zero for that component.
Group Marks
For this assignment students will be assessed as a team, which means each group member will normally receive the same mark. If you have trouble with the operation of your group, ask your tutor for advice (preferably ask as a group). If some of the group feel that other members are not contributing the tutor should be informed and a group meeting held to produce a solution. In extreme cases a group member may be asked by the tutor to withdraw from the Subject, do extra work or accept a lower mark. No complaints about group operation will be considered after the assignment has been handed in to the tutor. Groups need to be formed from members of the same tutorial.
Reminder
Students are reminded of the principles laid down in the “Statement of Good Practice and Ethics in Informal Assessment” (pages 5 & 6 of the Faculty Handbook). Unless otherwise stated in a specific handout, all assessment tasks in this subject should be your own original work. Any collaboration with another student (or group) should be limited to those matters described in “Acceptable Behaviour” section of the Handbook. For essay questions, students should pay particular attention to the recognition of “Plagiarism” as described in that section of the Handbook (page 6). Any infringement by a student will be considered a breach of discipline and will be dealt with in accordance with Rules and By-Laws of the University. Penalties such as zero marks for assignments or subjects may be imposed.
Attachments:
3067915_1_ITOM-2019-Assignment-2.doc

You are the senior auditor for Dalby Logistics Limited (DLL). Your audit firm has carried out the audit of DLL for several years but this is the first time you have been assigned as the lead auditor.
DLL is a bulk cargo and logistics conglomerate, founded in 2010 through the merger of two companies, primarily involved with the transport of iron ore, mineral sands and forestry products. Grain (agricultural products), oil and gas, coal, manganese, and lithium are examples of other products they transport. DLL also provide warehousing services and are currently building a large ‘hub’ complex in Sydney. On completion, this facility will be leased to various exporters and importers.
DLL has over 20 subsidiary companies and significant investment in five other companies (associates). The largest associate is Pilkington Ports Limited which gives DLL access to 4 ports across Australia. They have access arrangements with a further 15 ports across Australia (including Darwin), New Zealand, and a port presence in Malaysia and Singapore. There are a further 15 logistic centres in metropolitan and regional areas in NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Queensland.
DLL’s operations are divided into three divisions: Ports, Logistics, and Infrastructure & Property.
The CFO, Wayne Green, advised that they have had a successful year with a remarkable increase in profit, despite lower grain volumes and two large mine contracts ceasing due to the mines reaching their end of life. All states, except NSW, experienced an increase in revenue. The group also acquired another subsidiary, for $46.15 million, which added $16.05 million to assets and $5.8 million to liabilities. Goodwill was $35 million. Wayne Green also provided details about the following related party transactions:
• paid to Associates: $6.85 million for stevedore services
• received from associates: $1.05 million rental income and $4.55 million in dividends.
• loans to key personnel: Received $2.35 million from key management personnel to finalise all outstanding monies owing as at 30/6/2017.
• loan to Pilkington $164.4 million. The original loan was issued in 2016 for a fixed 10-year term and is subordinated to all creditors. The effective interest rate is 7.3% p.a.
The preliminary Income statement and Balance sheet details follow.
Attachments:
3067919_1_Assignment-2.docx