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MT300assignment4instructions.docxMT300 Unit 4 Assignment
Unit 4 Assignment: Strategic Information System
In this Assignment, you will discuss the importance of operational data and big data to your company and how you are achieving a competitive advantage through the use of information systems.
View the full details of the Assignment and grading rubric
In this Assignment, you will be assessed based on the following outcome:
MT300-2: Analyze the importance of Data Management, Knowledge Management, and Business
Analytics to business organizations.
In this Assignment, for a new company that you have started, you will discuss the importance of using data from your day-to-day operations and big data to your company. How are you going to achieve a competitive advantage through the use of information systems? How is this a strategic information system?
Components
● Your paper must be double-spaced, in Times New Roman, with 12-point font, and follow APA
6th edition format and citation style.
● It should have at least 3-pages (minimum of 750 words) of content, not including the title and reference page.
● Your writing should follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.), be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful, and display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.
● You are required to have at least two references in addition to the textbook for a total of at least three.
● Remember that APA uses both in-text citations and a reference list with hanging indents (both are required).
● If you need help with these requirements, please use the services of the Writing Resources accessed through the Academic Success Center within the Academic Tools area of the course.
● Consult the grading rubric below to make sure you have included everything necessary.
● Utilize spelling and grammar check to minimize errors.
This is an academic paper and quality sources are required. The best place to start your search is to use the Library, Google Scholar, or Microsoft® Academic Search.
Rubric:
Rubric Assignment
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Unit 4 Assignment: Strategic Information System
In this Assignment, you will be assessed based on the following outcome: MT300-2: Analyze the importance of Data Management, Knowledge Management, and Business
Analytics to business organizations.
In this Assignment, for a new company that you have started, you will discuss the importance of using data from your day-to-day operations and big data to your company. How are you going to achieve a competitive advantage through the use of information systems? How is this a strategic information
system?
Components
● Your paper must be double-spaced, in Times New Roman, with 12-point font, and follow APA
6th edition format and citation style.
● It should have at least 3-pages (minimum of 750 words) of content, not including the title and
reference page.
● Your writing should follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation,
etc.), be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful, and display
superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.
● You are required to have at least two references in addition to the textbook, for a total of at
least three.
● Remember that APA uses both in-text citations and a reference list with hanging indents (both
are required).
● If you need help with these requirements, please use the services of the W riting Resources
accessed through the Academic Success Center within the Academic Tools area of the course.
● Consult the grading rubric below to make sure you have included everything necessary.
● Utilize spelling and grammar check to minimize errors.
This is an academic paper and quality sources are required. The best place to start your search is to use the Library, Google Scholar, or Microsoft® Academic Search.
Directions for Submitting your Assignment
Compose your Assignment in a W ord document and save it as Username-MT300 Assignment- Unit#.docx (Example: TAllen-MT300 Assignment-Unit 4.docx). Submit your file by selecting the Unit 4 Assignment Dropbox by the end of Unit 4.
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Grading Rubric MT300 Unit 4 Assignment Grading Rubric Points Possible
Points Earned
Content (50%) Address the following issues related to the start- up
business: a. The importance of operational data b. The use of big data in your organization c. Explain how this is a strategic information
system and that provides a competitive advantage
d. The use of business analytics
28
Analysis and Critical Thinking (30%)
W ork demonstrates synthesis of concepts, research,
and experience.
6
Student is able to apply relevant information to the issues.
5
Analysis exceeds basic comprehension to demonstrate higher order thinking.
5
Writing (20%) Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are correct. 3
Sentences are clear and concise with the appropriate tone. At least 3-pages (minimum 750 words) of content, not including the title and reference page.
4
Correct use of APA 6th edition format to include supporting the paper with at least three qualified sources.
4
Total 55
