Assessment of Master Thesis – Academic Consultant
Study programme:Applied Informatics
Field of study:Information Systems Management Academic year:2020/2021
Master Thesis Topic:Decision-making process on the implementation of data analytics solutions in the small and medium-sized business
Author’s name:Volha Bahlai
Ac. Consultant’s Name:Ing. Martin Potančok, Ph.D.
Opponent:Ing. et Ing. Soňa Karkošková, Ph.D.
Criterion Mark
(1–4)
1. Clarity and comprehensibility of the thesis topic and aims 1
2. The extent and relevance of the description of the current state of knowledge 1
3. The complexity of the thesis topic 1
4. Method adequeteness for solving the given issue, correctness of the choice and use 1
5. The extent, quality and precision of the result description 2
6. Relevance and correctness of the result discussion 2
7. Factual contribution of the thesis result 2
8. Information source relevance and citation correctness 1
9. Logical structure and cohesion among individual parts 1
10. Grammar, linguistic style, terminology and overall arrangement 1
11. Student’s initiative and cooperation with the supervisor 1
12. The use of analytical and data processing methods 1
13. Meeting the principles of ethics and sustainability 1
14. Critical and creative thinking 1
Comments and Questions:
This thesis aims to design a decision-making model for data analytics implementation and development for the SMBs to guide decision-making on the project initiation and analysis stage. This is an up-to-date topic amplified by the expanding analytics capabilities. The author used a literature review and qualitative research, specifically a case study, to design a model.
I appreciate a well-done literature search, mainly individual types of analytics (fig. 1) and the quality of the proposed model. The model validation was done on two BI projects. From my point of view, it would be more appropriate to include also other analytics. However, this may be the subject of further research.
Validator: similarity score is 13% (iThenticate), including mainly direct quotes and paraphrases.
Questions for discussion: 1) What are the limitations of the proposed model? 2) What types of companies can use the proposed model?
Conclusion: The Master Thesis is recommended for the defence.
Suggested Grade: 1
Date: 06/06/2021 Ing. Martin Potančok, Ph.D.
Academic Consultant
