{"id":33855,"date":"2023-09-16T17:36:16","date_gmt":"2023-09-16T17:36:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/students-assume-the-role-of-a-business-analyst-teamapply-the-design-thinking-approach-to-come-up-with-a-solution-that-utilises-technologies-and-or-information-systems-to-address-one-or-more-sustaina\/"},"modified":"2023-09-16T17:36:16","modified_gmt":"2023-09-16T17:36:16","slug":"students-assume-the-role-of-a-business-analyst-teamapply-the-design-thinking-approach-to-come-up-with-a-solution-that-utilises-technologies-and-or-information-systems-to-address-one-or-more-sustaina","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/students-assume-the-role-of-a-business-analyst-teamapply-the-design-thinking-approach-to-come-up-with-a-solution-that-utilises-technologies-and-or-information-systems-to-address-one-or-more-sustaina\/","title":{"rendered":"students assume the role of a business analyst team,apply the design thinking approach to come up with a solution that utilises technologies and\/or information systems, to address one or more sustainability issues the industries in Vietnam: Transportation"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"margin: 6px 0px; font-size: 1.5em; line-height: 1.5; cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Business Background<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><a style=\"font-size: inherit; cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"margin: -1px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Links to an external site.<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span>are a set of 17 global goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015 to be achieved by 2030. These goals aim to promote sustainable development across the globe, by addressing social, economic, and environmental issues. The importance of sustainability has become increasingly evident in recent years, as the world faces various challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and poverty. Sustainable development is defined as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The SDGs provide a comprehensive framework for addressing the most pressing issues facing our planet. They include goals such as ending poverty, achieving gender equality, providing access to clean water and sanitation, and promoting sustainable economic growth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Sustainability is important for several reasons. Firstly, it is essential for the preservation of our planet and its resources. The earth&#8217;s resources are finite, and we must ensure that we use them in a responsible and sustainable manner to ensure that they are available for future generations. Secondly, sustainability is important for social and economic development. Sustainable economic growth and development can create jobs, improve living standards, and reduce poverty. By ensuring that development is sustainable, we can create a better world for all people. Finally, sustainability is important for global stability and peace. Many of the challenges facing our world today, such as climate change, are global in nature and require a coordinated effort to address. By working together to promote sustainable development, we can build a more peaceful and stable world.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 6px 0px; font-size: 1.5em; line-height: 1.5; cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Requirements<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">For this assignment, students will assume the role of a business analyst team, and your task is to apply the design thinking approach to come up with a solution that utilises technologies and\/or information systems, to address one or more sustainability issues in one of the following industries in Vietnam:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"font-size: inherit; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Transportation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Your business analysis report will identify the relevant sustainability issue(s) (<em style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">of the 17 SDGs mentioned above<\/em>) in the chosen industry, argue for its importance, then you will describe your proposed solution, identify the technological tools or software applications, as well as the challenges and difficulties in implementing such solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">More details about the business analysis report are as followed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The report will cover the following sections:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"font-size: inherit; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Introduction<\/strong><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span>(~ 200 words)<\/span>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"font-size: inherit; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Overview\/Background of the business case<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: inherit; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Briefly explain the motivations and the proposed solution<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: inherit; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">State the report purpose and report structure<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: inherit; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Analysis<\/strong><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span>(~ 1600 words)<\/span>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"font-size: inherit; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Define the relevant concepts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: inherit; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Identify the sustainability issue(s) that need to be addressed and explain their importance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: inherit; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Define the relevant stakeholders (e.g., those who implement\/use\/benefit from the solution, or those who can influence it<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: inherit; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Identify the challenges or difficulties that need to be overcome to successfully implement the solution<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: inherit; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Identify the technological tools or software applications and their features, as part of the proposed solution, to address the sustainability issues as mentioned above<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: inherit; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Recommendations<\/strong><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span>(~ 1600 words)<\/span>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"font-size: inherit; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Recommend the solution to integrate the technologies discussed in the analysis part. Be specific on the advantages or benefits of the integration of proposed technologies to overcome the identified challenges\/difficulties and achieve the goals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: inherit; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Provide a critical discussion on the viability and effectiveness of the proposed solution<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: inherit; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Conclusion<\/strong><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span>(~ 100 words)<\/span>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"font-size: inherit; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Recap the key content of the report<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: inherit; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">May suggest future directions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: inherit; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">References<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"font-size: inherit; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Accurate referencing in Harvard style<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: inherit; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Good mix of valid and reliable sources<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: inherit; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Appendices<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"font-size: inherit; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">List of appendices used in the report<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 6px 0px; font-size: 1.5em; line-height: 1.5; cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Expectations:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"font-size: inherit; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">You are expected to conduct literature review to support your discussion in the report, especially in the analysis part.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: inherit; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Your literature review needs to be from reliable sources and no older than 10 years old (except for relevant, seminal works and for those proposing the theories). You are expected to have at least 10 reliable references for the report.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: inherit; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">You must NOT conduct any survey or interview since it requires ethical approval from RMIT. Read the FAQ page for more information.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Please use Vinfast (which is a car company from Vietnam) because our sustainability issues are transportation(topic). There are 3 goals i need for my essay are:<\/div>\n<div>&#8211;&nbsp;<span style=\"background-color: var(--color-6); color: var(--color-1); font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;\">Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"background-color: var(--color-6); color: var(--color-1); font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;\">&#8211;&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"background-color: var(--color-6); color: var(--color-1); font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;\">Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"background-color: var(--color-6); color: var(--color-1); font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Business Background The&nbsp;Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)Links to an external site.&nbsp;are a set of 17 global goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015 to be achieved by 2030. 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