Information Technology in Business

1. Introduction: (400 words)

a) Explain the term Biometrics and Authentication along-with the various type of applications of Biometrics and Authentication used today.

b) Explain how Biometrics and Authentication can improve business processes and performance.

2. Background: (400 words)

a) Discuss the historical development of the Biometrics and Authentication along with its advantages for the organisations.

b) Compare the business environment before and after the implementation of Biometrics and Authentication.

3. Discussion Section. Based on the recommended Biometrics and Authentication applications answer the following: (400 words)

a) Identify and explain the functions of software applications using in business related to the Biometrics and Authentication.

b) Does the system require some specific hardware to implement it? Discuss the key functions of the additional IT hardware requirements. If your answer is no, justify the reason.

4. Recommendations: (200 words)

a) Provide a secure computing environment that ensures data privacy and integrity which mitigates cyber-security threats.

5. Include report summary: (400 words)

a) Discuss the role of Biometrics and Authentication in the economy of Oman.

b) Discuss the possible effect of the use of Biometrics and Authentication on Omani society.

6. Conclusion:

a) Conclusion indicating that the report objectives have been met. (200 words)

FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES

UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS PROGRAMME

ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021, 1st Semester

January – 2021

WRIT1

Programme Title: BMS, A&F, MM, BE, BIS

Module Title: Information Technology in Business

Module Code: GCO3000

Assessment Method: Report

Level: 3 Block: 1

Module Credits: 20 Weighting: 50%

Due Date: 24-Nov-2020, 9:00 PM Word Count: 2,000

Examiner(s): Mr. Aumir Shabbir & Mr. Jawad Tauheed

Date of Submission: November 24, 2020

Version: 1

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Assessment Details and Guidelines to Students:

This Report comprises 50% of the total assessments’ marks. Make sure you reference (proper

Harvard Referencing should be observed) any sources you have used to complete this assessment.

Analytical skills. The reflection report enables the students to analyse and evaluate the benefits of

the different activities done in the class. This skill will eventually help them evaluate options

necessary to make decisions in the workplace.

Paragraph Format:

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(applicable to the source code as well)

Length of the contents (without the diagrams)

2000 words

(include page numbers at the right-hand

bottom of each page)

In addition, the assessment will test the following learning outcomes:

1. Discuss the key functions of IT hardware and software and their application to business.

3. Discuss the role of Information Technology within business and its wider role within society.

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Assessment Task

CASE STUDY: Use of Biometrics and Authentication in the Development of Business.

The term Biometrics is commonly used today to refer to the authentication of a person by analysing

physical characteristics, such as fingerprints, or behavioral characteristics, such as signatures. Since

many physical and behavioral characteristics are unique to an individual, biometrics provides a

more reliable system of authentication than ID cards, keys, passwords, or other traditional systems.

Physical characteristics commonly used in biometric authentication include face, fingerprints,

handprints, eyes, and voice. Biometric authentication can be used to control the security of

computer networks, electronic commerce and banking transactions, and restricted areas in office

buildings and factories. It can help prevent fraud by verifying identities of voters and holders of

driver’s license or visas. In authentication, a sensor captures a digital image of the characteristic

being used to verify the user’s identity.

In this backdrop you are required to write a report to assess the benefits of Biometrics and

Authentication in business. The report should contain the following:

1. Introduction: (400 words)
a) Explain the term Biometrics and Authentication along-with the various type of applications

of Biometrics and Authentication used today.
b) Explain how Biometrics and Authentication can improve business processes and

performance.
2. Background: (400 words)

a) Discuss the historical development of the Biometrics and Authentication along with its
advantages for the organisations.

b) Compare the business environment before and after the implementation of Biometrics and
Authentication.

3. Discussion Section. Based on the recommended Biometrics and Authentication applications
answer the following: (400 words)
a) Identify and explain the functions of software applications using in business related to the

Biometrics and Authentication.
b) Does the system require some specific hardware to implement it? Discuss the key functions

of the additional IT hardware requirements. If your answer is no, justify the reason.
4. Recommendations: (200 words)

a) Provide a secure computing environment that ensures data privacy and integrity which
mitigates cyber-security threats.

5. Include report summary: (400 words)
a) Discuss the role of Biometrics and Authentication in the economy of Oman.
b) Discuss the possible effect of the use of Biometrics and Authentication on Omani society.

6. Conclusion:
a) Conclusion indicating that the report objectives have been met. (200 words)

References:

Provide a list of minimum eight (6) references from different sources including books, e-books,
online sources, newspapers, journals and publications using the proper Harvard referencing system.

***END OF ASSIGNMENT TASK***

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GCO3000 – Information Technology in Business
AY: 2020-2021 / 1st Semester

Marking Scheme
Question

No.
Description

Marks

Allocated

1. Introduction (include all the required points)

a.
Explain the term Biometrics and Authentication along-with the various type of
applications of Biometrics and Authentication.

10

b.
Explain how Biometrics and Authentication can improve business processes and
performance.

10

2. Background (Knowledge and Analysis)

a.
Historical development of the Biometrics and Authentication along with its
advantages for the organisations.

10

b.
Compare the business environment before and after the implementation of
Biometrics and Authentication.

10

3. Discussion Section (Application)

a.
The key functions of software applications using in business related to the Biometrics
and Authentication.

10

b. Details of hardware requirements, if no hardware is required, justify the reason. 10

4. Recommendations

a.
Provide a secure computing environment that ensures data privacy and integrity
which mitigates cyber-security threats.

10

5. Report Summary

a. Discussion on the role of the Biometrics and Authentication in the economy of Oman. 10

b.
Discuss the possible effect of the use of Biometrics and Authentication on Omani
society.

10

6. Conclusion

a. Conclusion indicating that report objectives have been met. 10

TOTAL MARKS 100

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