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CIS500
Preview: CIS500 : Information Systems for Decision-Making
Course Guide
Prerequisites
Course Description
Instructional Materials
This course examines the strategic use and trends of organizational information systems with
emphasis on the application of information technology. Students are presented key computing
concepts in the strategic context in which information technology is used with emphasis on how
information technology enables improvement in quality, timeliness and competitive advantage.
Required Resources
Paige Baltzan. 2020. Information Systems. McGraw-Hill Education 5th edition textbook available at
https://www.strayerbookstore.com
Arthur Cole. 2016. Lifting the Veil Off Shadow
IT. https://www.itbusinessedge.com/blogs/infrastructure/lifting-the-veil-off-shadow-it.html
Brett Connelly. 2016. Too Much of a Good Thing: User Leadership at TPAC.
https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1136256.pdf
Wall Street Journal. 2021. How Tech Companies Are Revamping the Remote-Work Experience.
https://on.wsj.com/3sZn2df
Micro Focus. 2018. Business Value
Dashboard. https://www.microfocus.com/media/flyer/business_value_dashboard_flyer.pdf
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Course Learning Outcomes
Weekly Course Schedule
Week 1 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapters 1 and 2 in Information
Systems.
Wall Street Journal. 2020. How Apple and Google Formed one of Techs Most Powerful
Partnerships. https://on.wsj.com/2JXutjv
Meredith Wood. 2019. 7 Project Management Types and When to Use Them.
https://www.projectsmart.co.uk/7-project-management-types-and-when-to-use-them.php
Wall Street Journal. 2019. The Global Backlash Against Facebook’s Digital Currency Project.
https://on.wsj.com/2W4HJUW
Lua X. Roibal. 2017. Second Circuit Scraps District Courts Denial of Ubers Motion to Compel
Arbitration. https://advance-lexis-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/api/permalink/a6364144-6b1f-4a26-a2fd-
c6ebcbf4c4b6/?context=1516831
Suggested Resources
Microsoft. 2021. PowerPoint for Windows Training. https://support.microsoft.com/en-
us/office/powerpoint-for-windows-training-40e8c930-cb0b-40d8-82c4-bd53d3398787?
wt.mc_id=otc_home
Develop an information systems solution to address an organizational
problem.
1
Determine how information systems influence organizational strategies to
improve decision making.
2
Develop a business case to convey the value of the information systems
solution to an audience of diverse stakeholders.
3
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Week 1 - To Do List
Learn: Watch the lecture and videos.
Discuss: Introduce yourself and complete the discussion, Shadow IT for Business Operations.
Prepare: Read the instructions for the assignment due in Week 3.
Week 2 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapters 6.1 and Chapter 7.1 in Information
Systems.
Learn: Watch the lecture and video.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Data Management.
Prepare: Read the instructions for the assignment due in Week 3.
Week 3 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapter 4.2 in Information
Systems.
Learn: Watch the lecture and video.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Cybersecurity and Risk Management.
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Week 3 - To Do List
Assignment: Submit the assignment, The CEO's Challenge.
Week 4 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapter 3 in Information
Systems.
Learn: Watch the lecture and video.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Cybersecurity.
Prepare: Read the instructions for the assignment due in Week 5.
Week 5 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapter 7.2 in Information
Systems.
Learn: Watch the lecture and video.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Mobile Commerce Technologies.
Assignment: Submit the case study, Transforming the Organization.
Prepare: Read the instructions for the assignment due in Week 7.
Week 6 - To Do List
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Week 6 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapter 8 in Information
Systems.
Learn: Watch the lecture and video.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Enterprise Systems.
Prepare: Read the instructions for the assignments due in Week 7 and Week 8.
Week 7 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapter 6.2 in Information
Systems.
Learn: Watch the lecture and video.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Dashboards.
Assignment: Submit the case study, Implementation Strategies.
Prepare: Read the instructions for the assignments due in Weeks 8 and 9.
Week 8 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapter 5 in Information
Systems.
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Week 8 - To Do List
Learn: Watch the lecture and video.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Top Management Concerns.
Assignment: Submit the Week 8 Status Report.
Prepare: Read the instructions for the assignments due in Weeks 9 and 10.
Week 9 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapter 9 in Information
Systems.
Learn: Watch the lecture and video.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Project Management Methodologies.
Assignment: Submit the Week 9 Status Report.
Prepare: Read the instructions for the assignment due in Week 10.
Week 10 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapter 4.1 in Information
Systems.
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Week 10 - To Do List
Learn: Watch the lecture and video.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, IT Ethics and Responsible Conduct.
Assignment: Submit assignment, The Presentation.
Week 11 - To Do List
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Course Conclusion.
Grading Scale
Participation Total Points % of Grade
Discussion Participation 250 25%
Assignment Total Points % of Grade
Week 3 Assignment - The CEO's Challenge 130 13%
Week 5 Assignment - Case Study: Transforming the Organization 160 16%
Week 7 Assignment - Case Study: Implementation Strategies 160 16%
Week 8 Assignment - Week 8 Status Report 50 5%
Week 9 Assignment - Week 9 Status Report 50 5%
Week 10 Assignment - The Presentation 200 20%
Totals 1000 100%
Final Course Grade
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Points Percentage GradePoints Percentage Grade
900 - 1000 90% - 100% A
800 - 899 80% - 89% B
700 - 799 70% - 79% C
0 - 699 69% and below F
Unique Course Features
Grading Scale Notation
Please consult the University Catalog and your academic advisor to determine the final grade needed
in this class to satisfy your specific degree conferral requirements.
Assignments
Note: This course may use Teaching Assistants (TAs) in order to assist the instructor with the
student’s learning experience. When applicable, TAs play active roles in working with the instructor to
provide student support, grading and grading feedback, and posting content in the course (e.g.
discussion posts). This course may also utilize a live chat feature, email, and phone/texting, each of
which is the instructor and, if applicable, the TA support team, for supporting students or addressing
student questions or concerns.
Week 3 Assignment - The CEO's Challenge
Summary
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week. Please use the template provided to complete this assignment.
Text
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Choose a company to base this paper on. You may use a current or former employer, but do not
disclose anything confidential. You may pick another organization if you are familiar with their internal
(not customer-facing) information systems. You can disguise the organization and populate it with
famous names. Made-up companies are problematic because of the amount of detail and realism
they require.
You've just left an all-hands meeting at this company. The CEO was very upset at the rise of shadow
IT projects, a major indicator that the company's internal information system has failed to meet its
needs. Because the current information system is inadequate, inefficient, and outdated, the CEO is
inviting everyone in the organization to propose a new operational, decision support, or enterprise
information system to replace it. The executives have allocated $5 million to fund the most promising
idea.
This is your chance to make a difference in the company (not to mention your own career). Write
your proposal as a memo that the entire C-suite will review. Include at least these points, in your own
words, to be persuasive:
1. Identify the main functions of your proposed information system and why they are important to the
business.
2. Describe what types of data your information system will hold and how data quality will be
ensured.
3. Explain how the old information system handles the functions you mentioned, the problems that
occur, and why your information system will handle things better.
4. Offer evidence of feasibility: Show that similar information systems have been built successfully
and that they save more money than they cost.
The executives are busy, so keep your memo to 1–4 pages and avoid any extraneous content.
If you use sources to support your writing for this assignment, choose sources that are credible,
relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your
assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please
refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Develop an information systems solution to address an organizational problem.
Scoring Guide
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Identify the main functions of your proposed
information system and why they are
important to the business. 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Inadequate or no
information system
proposed. Limited
information on the
system proposed,
inadequate detail.
Main functions and
importance unclear.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Proposed an
information system.
Somewhat identified
the main functions.
Importance of main
functions are unclear.
Competent (80-89%)
Proposed an original
information system.
Identified the main
functions of the
system. Explained the
importance of each
function to the
business.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Explained the stylistic
choices for
architecture of
information system.
Connected main
functions of system to
business needs and
shadow IT.
Describe what types of data your information
system will hold and how data quality will be
ensured. 25 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Inadequate
description of data
types. Inadequate
connection of data
storage to the system.
Inadequate
explanation of data
quality measures.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Described data types
somewhat connected
to the system.
Somewhat explained
the data storage in
system. Reasonable
explanation of data
quality measures.
Competent (80-89%)
Described the data
types in the system.
Explained how the
system would hold
each data type.
Proposed how data
quality would be
ensured.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Explained the system
storage and
interaction with data.
Considered the
impacts of cost and
maintenance on data
quality.
Explain how the functions you mentioned are
being handled by the old information system,
the problems that occur, and why your
information system will handle things better.
25 %
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Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Limited description of
old system, no
explanation of
functions. Inadequate
problem identification
with old system.
Limited justification
for selecting new
system over the old
one.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Somewhat explained
functions handled by
the old information
system. Reasonable
description of
problems of the old
system. Reasonable
justification for how
the new system is
better than the old.
Competent (80-89%)
Explained how the
main functions are
being handled by the
old information
system. Described
the problems of the
old system. Justified
why the new system
can handle things
better than the old
system.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Described why
inefficiencies of
maintenance in the
old system persist.
Provided options for
keeping the system
separate, integrating
with old, or scaling
up/down based on
business needs.
Offer evidence of feasibility: Show that similar
information systems have been built
successfully and that they save more money
than they cost. 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Inadequate or
unsuccessful system
selected. Limited
demonstration of cost
savings. Inadequate
defense of the new
system to others.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Identified one similar,
successful information
system. Somewhat
demonstrated cost
savings comparison.
Reasonable
comparison of the
new system to other
systems.
Competent (80-89%)
Identified similar,
successful information
systems.
Demonstrated cost
savings comparison.
Defended how the
new system could
operate similarly to
successful systems.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Explained what
makes the information
system identified
similar to yours.
Demonstrate how the
new system
outperforms similar
systems.
Clarity, persuasion, proper communication,
writing mechanics, and formatting
requirements. 10 %
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Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Unclear structure, not
persuasive, major
grammatical errors.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Somewhat clear
structure, limited
persuasion,
grammatical errors,
language too simple
or too wordy.
Competent (80-89%)
Clear structure,
persuasive writing,
minor or no
grammatical errors,
length and format
within requirements,
plain language.
Exemplary (90-100%)
No grammatical
errors, plain
language, organized
by topic, referenced
business needs,
connected to
technical specs,
persuasive.
Week 5 Assignment - Case Study: Transforming the Organization
Summary
Click the linked activity title to access this assignment, Case Study: Transforming the Organization,
which is due this week. Please use the template provided to complete this assignment.
Text
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Congratulations! The executives are taking your information system proposal seriously. In fact, they
think it has the potential to transform the way the organization works.
The CIO asked you to read Too Much of a Good Thing to think about what resources you will need to
get your new information system up and running. Please also view the video How Tech Companies
Are Revamping the Remote-Work Experience so you can recommend a change management
pattern for your company to follow.
Write a memo to the CIO that describes how to implement your information system into the
organization. Please focus on these topics:
1. How much of the implementation work can you handle? What additional resources (people,
information, time, money, et cetera) will expedite the process so you don't end up like Susie
Jeffer?
2. What is your change management strategy? Provide an outline. Consider:
What new equipment and software are necessary?
What training and support will the staff need?
How will the staff complete their work during the transition period?
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Do you anticipate other areas of resistance?
The CIO is very skeptical, so provide evidence that your assessment is accurate and complete. It
can be difficult to admit to personal limitations!
Your memo should be 3–5 pages long.
If you use sources to support your writing for this assignment, choose sources that are credible,
relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your
assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please
refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Develop an information systems solution to address an organizational problem.
Scoring Guide
How much of the implementation work are you
able to handle? What additional resources
(people, information, time, money, et cetera.)
will expedite the process so you don't end up
like Susie Jeffer? 30 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Inadequate
description of
strengths and
limitations, only
described one or the
other. Limited
identification of
resources, unclear
how resources will
expedite process.
Inadequate
connection to the
case study.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Somewhat described
strengths and
limitations.
Reasonable
resources connected
to limitations,
information on how
process will be
expedited.
Reasonable
connection made to
the case study.
Competent (80-89%)
Described
professional strengths
and limitations.
Identified additional
resources needed
based on limitations,
described how
process will be
expedited. Applied
case study lessons
learned.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Identified project risks
and scope creep,
offered advice on
mitigating both.
Provided thorough
understanding of the
case study and
applied lessons
learned to the
information system.
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Outline a change management strategy: What
new equipment and software are necessary?
What training and support will the staff need?
How will the staff complete their work during
the transition period? Are there other areas
of resistance that you anticipate? 30 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Inadequate
explanation of why
new equipment was
needed. Did not
propose staff training.
Limited explanation of
how staff will continue
to work. Stated
inadequate
anticipation of
resistance.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Somewhat explained
why new equipment
was needed. Did not
propose staff training.
Reasonable
explanation of how
staff continue to work.
Reasonable
anticipation of
resistance.
Competent (80-89%)
Explained why new
hardware and
software are needed.
Proposed staff
training. Explained
how staff would
continue work during
transition. Anticipated
areas of resistance.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Connected need for
change management
to business needs.
Organized structure
for staff training on
implementation
strategy.
Recommended
approaches to
address resistance.
Offer evidence that your assessment is
accurate and complete. 30 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Inadequate evaluation
of alternative
assessment. Limited
explanation of why the
alternative
assessment is
inaccurate or
incomplete. Limited
evidence as to why
the assessment is
accurate and
complete.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Evaluated one
alternative
assessment.
Somewhat explained
why the alternative
assessment was
inaccurate or
incomplete.
Reasonable evidence
that the assessment
is accurate and
complete.
Competent (80-89%)
Evaluated alternative
assessments.
Explained why
alternative
assessments are not
as accurate or
complete. Provided
evidence that the
assessment is
accurate and
complete.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Proposed how to
mitigate personal and
team limitations.
Proposed
considerations that
would interest other
members of the C-
suite.
Clarity, persuasion, proper communication,
writing mechanics, and formatting
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requirements. 10 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Unclear structure, not
persuasive, major
grammatical errors.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Somewhat clear
structure, limited
persuasion,
grammatical errors,
language too simple
or too wordy.
Competent (80-89%)
Clear structure,
persuasive writing,
minor or no
grammatical errors,
length and format
within requirements,
plain language.
Exemplary (90-100%)
No grammatical
errors, plain
language, organized
by topic, referenced
business needs,
connected to
technical specs,
persuasive.
Week 7 Assignment - Case Study: Implementation Strategies
Summary
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which is due this week. Please use the template provided to complete this assignment.
Text
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Your proposed information system is still a contender. The executives, however, are asking whether
it is too limited to prevent the shadow IT projects that continue to take place throughout the
organization.
They believe that you have considered what the organization does now, but how will your system
adapt to new products and processes? The following video is an example of two companies
Apple and Google adapting new products and processes in spite of multiple challenges.
How Apple and Google Formed one of Techs Most Powerful Partnerships. (8:03).
You'll have to quell their fears, so it's time for another memo. Please focus on these points:
1. Identify any significant changes that your organization might reasonably make in its product
offerings in the next three years. Explain the competitive benefits of this change.
2. Explain how your information system addresses or can adapt to the introduction of these new
product offerings.
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3. Give one reason why capabilities for the new product offerings should or should not be
incorporated in the initial information system design. Justify your reason.
This memo should be 3–5 pages long.
If you use sources to support your writing for this assignment, choose sources that are credible,
relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your
assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please
refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Determine how information systems influence organizational strategies to improve decision
making.
Scoring Guide
Identify any significant changes in its product
offerings that your organization might
reasonably make over the next three years.
Explain the competitive benefits of this
change. 30 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Inadequate prediction
of changes in product
offerings. Limited
explanation of
competitive benefits
of change in product
offerings.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Somewhat predicted
changes in product
offerings. Somewhat
explained the
competitive benefits
of this change in
product offerings.
Competent (80-89%)
Predicted significant
changes in product
offerings. Explained
the competitive
benefits of these
changes in product
offerings.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Described the
sustainability of the
information system
against any potential
changes in the
marketplace.
Proposed ideas for
adapting the system
to change.
Explain how your information system
addresses or can adapt to the introduction of
these new product offerings. 30 %
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Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not explain how
the information
system addresses
new product offerings.
Inadequate
explanation of how the
information system
can adapt to some of
new product offerings.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Explained how the
information system
addresses new
product offerings.
Somewhat described
how the information
system can adapt to
some of new product
offerings.
Competent (80-89%)
Explained how the
information system
addresses the
introduction of each
new product offering.
Described how the
information system
can adapt to each
new product offering.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Demonstrated what
considerations were
made for the system
to be adaptable and
flexible to unknown
changes. Included
insight on how the
system could be
adopted by the IT
department.
Give one reason why capabilities for the new
product offerings should or should not be
incorporated in the initial information system
design. Justify your reason. 30 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Limited evaluation of
capabilities of each
product offering. Did
not provide adequate
reason why
capabilities for the
new product offerings
should or should not
be incorporated into
the initial system
design, and failed to
justify reasoning.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Somewhat evaluated
the capabilities of
each product offering.
Provided one reason
why capabilities for
the new product
offerings should or
should not be
incorporated into the
initial system design,
but failed to justify
reasoning.
Competent (80-89%)
Evaluated the
capabilities of each
product offering.
Provided one reason
why capabilities for
the new product
offerings should or
should not be
incorporated into the
initial system design.
Justified the reason.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Provided more than
one reason why
capabilities for the
new product offerings
should or should not
be incorporated into
the initial system
design. Justified the
reasoning.
Clarity, persuasion, proper communication,
writing mechanics, and formatting
requirements. 10 %
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Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Unclear structure, not
persuasive, major
grammatical errors.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Somewhat clear
structure, limited
persuasion,
grammatical errors,
language too simple
or too wordy.
Competent (80-89%)
Clear structure,
persuasive writing,
minor or no
grammatical errors,
length and format
within requirements,
plain language.
Exemplary (90-100%)
No grammatical
errors, plain
language, organized
by topic, references
business needs,
connects to technical
specs, persuasive.
Week 8 Assignment - Week 8 Status Report
Summary
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week. Please use the template provided to complete this assignment.
Text
Use the Week 8 Status Report Template [DOCX] to complete this assignment.
In Week 10, you will provide a detailed project presentation for your new information system project.
Because of its importance to the organization, your presentation must be thoughtful and visually
appealing. To help you stay on track for this three-week effort, the executives have assigned you a
project manager. For each week leading up to the presentation, you are expected to turn in a short
(less than one page) status report.
It must address just four things:
1. What did you expect to accomplish on the project this week?
2. What did you actually accomplish on the project this week?
3. What issues have arisen, and what help do you need?
4. What do you expect to accomplish on the project next week?
Please write up your responses as a series of bullet points in memo form. There is no need for a
cover page.
Scoring Guide
What did you expect to accomplish on the
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project this week? 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Inadequate list of
expectations toward
project completion for
the week. Inadequate
explanation of plans
to meet expectations.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Listed expectations
toward project
completion for the
week. Somewhat
explained the plans to
meet expectations.
Competent (80-89%)
Listed expectations
toward project
completion for the
week. Explained the
plans to meet these
expectations.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Provided insight as to
how expectations
were set week-to-
week. Demonstrated
when and how
expectations listed
would be met.
What did you actually accomplish on the
project this week? 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Inadequate list of
accomplishments
toward project for the
week. Limited
description of what
was not
accomplished.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Listed
accomplishments for
the week. Somewhat
described what was
not accomplished.
Competent (80-89%)
Listed
accomplishments for
the week. Described
what was not
accomplished for the
week.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Listed
accomplishments for
the week. Explained
why things were not
accomplished.
What issues have arisen, and what help would
you like with them? 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Inadequate
description of issues
that arose during the
week. Did not
describe or identify
issues to be resolved.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Described issues that
arose during the
week. Somewhat
described help
needed to resolve
outstanding issues.
Competent (80-89%)
Described issues that
arose during the
week. Determined
what kind of help is
needed to resolve
outstanding issues.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Described issues that
arose, demonstrated
how they were
resolved. Presented
issues in order of
priority, with ideas
about how to solve
each.
What do you expect to accomplish on the
project next week? 20 %
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Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Inadequate list of
expectations toward
project completion.
Did not describe how
outstanding issues
would be resolved.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Listed expectations
toward project
completion for next
week. Somewhat
described how
outstanding issues
would be resolved.
Competent (80-89%)
Listed expectations
toward project
completion for next
week. Described how
outstanding issues
would be resolved by
the following week.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Presented prioritized
list of expectations for
next week. Proposed
strategy for prioritizing
and resolving
outstanding issues.
Clarity, persuasion, proper communication,
writing mechanics, and formatting
requirements. 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Unclear structure, not
persuasive, major
grammatical errors.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Somewhat clear
structure, limited
persuasion,
grammatical errors,
language too simple
or too wordy.
Competent (80-89%)
Clear structure,
persuasive writing,
minor or no
grammatical errors,
length and format
within requirements,
plain language.
Exemplary (90-100%)
No grammatical
errors, plain
language, organized
by topic, referenced
business needs,
connected to
technical specs,
persuasive.
Week 9 Assignment - Week 9 Status Report
Summary
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week. Please use the template provided to complete the assignment.
Text
Use the Week 9 Status Report Template [DOCX] to complete this assignment.
Your big presentation is due next week! Update your project manager with what has happened since
your last report.
Include these 4 things:
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1. What did you expect to accomplish on the project this week? (Copy this from item 4 of last week’s
report.)
2. What did you actually accomplish on the project this week?
3. What issues have arisen, and what help do you need?
4. What must you accomplish to be ready for the kickoff presentation next week?
Please write up your responses as a series of bullet points in memo form. There is no need for a
cover page.
Scoring Guide
What did you expect to accomplish on the
project this week? 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Inadequate list of
expectations toward
project completion for
the week. Inadequate
explanation of plans
to meet expectations.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Listed expectations
toward project
completion for the
week. Somewhat
explained the plans to
meet expectations.
Competent (80-89%)
Listed expectations
toward project
completion for the
week. Explained the
plans to meet these
expectations.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Provided insight as to
how expectations
were set week-to-
week. Demonstrated
when and how
expectations listed
would be met.
What did you actually accomplish on the
project this week? 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Inadequate list of
accomplishments
toward project for the
week. Limited
description of what
was not
accomplished.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Listed
accomplishments for
the week. Somewhat
described what was
not accomplished.
Competent (80-89%)
Listed
accomplishments for
the week. Described
what was not
accomplished for the
week.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Listed
accomplishments for
the week. Explained
why things were not
accomplished.
What issues have arisen, and what help would
you like with them? 20 %
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Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Inadequate
description of issues
that arose during
week. Did not
describe or identify
issues to be resolved.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Described issues that
arose during the
week. Somewhat
described help
needed to resolve
outstanding issues.
Competent (80-89%)
Described issues that
arose during the
week. Determined
what kind of help is
needed to resolve
outstanding issues.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Described issues that
arose, demonstrated
how they were
resolved. Presented
issues in order of
priority, with ideas
about how to solve
each.
What do you expect to accomplish on the
project next week? 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Inadequate list of
expectations toward
project completion.
Did not describe how
outstanding issues
would be resolved.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Listed expectations
toward project
completion for next
week. Somewhat
described how
outstanding issues
would be resolved.
Competent (80-89%)
Listed expectations
toward project
completion for next
week. Described how
outstanding issues
would be resolved by
the following week.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Presented prioritized
list of expectations for
next week. Proposed
strategy for prioritizing
and resolving
outstanding issues.
Clarity, persuasion, proper communication,
writing mechanics, and formatting
requirements. 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Unclear structure, not
persuasive, major
grammatical errors.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Somewhat clear
structure, limited
persuasion,
grammatical errors,
language too simple
or too wordy.
Competent (80-89%)
Clear structure,
persuasive writing,
minor or no
grammatical errors,
length and format
within requirements,
plain language.
Exemplary (90-100%)
No grammatical
errors, plain
language, organized
by topic, references
business needs,
connects to technical
specs, persuasive.
Week 10 Assignment - The Presentation
Summary
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Click the linked activity title to access this assignment, The Presentation, which is due this week.
Text
Congratulations. Your project has been staffed and you are about to meet with the team for the first
time. Initial impressions are important and youll need visuals for your presentation. Refer
to PowerPoint for Windows Training if you need additional information on using PowerPoint.
Create a slide show (in PowerPoint or similar software) in which you address the following, in this
order:
1. Goals: What the project hopes to accomplish.
2. Critical Success Factors: Identify at least four different stakeholders; for each, list at least two
things that the stakeholder requires in order to deem the project successful.
3. Acquisition strategy: Should the system be built in house, created by a contractor, purchased off
the shelf and customized, or leased as a service? Explain your rationale.
4. Resources: For in-house development, what people and skills are required and what development
life cycle do you recommend? Otherwise, identify three candidate organizations that can deliver
the system.
5. System functions: In a table format, summarize the types of users for the system; the business
reason(s) each would use the system; the ways that the system supports each of these needs
and how this support differs from the current system.
6. Connectivity: Provide a diagram that shows how the system will connect to the other information
systems and what data flows among them.
7. Security: List the most serious cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities of the new system.
Suggest strategies to address them.
8. Mobility: Identify the system’s capabilities for mobile use. Include a title and summary slide.
Use one slide for each of the preceding eight points.
Include speaker notes or audio narration that explains each slide more fully.
If you use sources to support your writing for this assignment, choose sources that are credible,
relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your
assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please
refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
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Develop a business case to convey the value of the information systems solution to an
audience of diverse stakeholders.
Scoring Guide
Goals: What the project hopes to accomplish.
10 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not communicate
what the project
hopes to accomplish.
Did not list project
goals.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Communicated what
the project hopes to
accomplish. Did not
list project goals.
Competent (80-89%)
Communicated what
the project hopes to
accomplish. Listed
the project goals.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Communicated
importance of project
reaching its goals.
Connected project
goals to the
organizational
strategy.
Critical Success Factors: Identify at least four
different stakeholders; for each, list at least
two things that stakeholder requires in order
to deem the project successful. 10 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not identify four
stakeholders. Listed
things to make project
successful, but did not
connect each
stakeholder.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Identified four
stakeholders. Listed
less than two things
each stakeholder
would require to
deem project
successful.
Competent (80-89%)
Identified four
stakeholders. Listed
two things that each
stakeholder would
require to deem the
project successful.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Identified and justified
the selection of four
stakeholders.
Explained why each
stakeholder would be
most interested in two
things to deem project
successful.
Acquisition strategy: Should the system be
built in-house, created by a contractor,
purchased off the shelf and customized, or
leased as a service? Explain the rationale for
your choice. 10 %
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Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not compare
acquisition strategies.
Did not determine the
best strategy for the
proposed information
system. Inadequately
explained the
rationale for choosing
the acquisition
strategy.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Reasonable
comparison of
acquisition strategies.
Determined best
acquisition strategy
for the proposed
information system.
Somewhat explained
the rationale for
choosing the
acquisition strategy.
Competent (80-89%)
Compared various
acquisition strategies.
Determined which
acquisition strategy
would be the best for
the proposed system.
Provided rationale for
choosing a specific
acquisition strategy.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Analyzed various
acquisition strategies,
or presented an
acquisition strategy
that was not
previously mentioned.
Explained why other
acquisition strategies
would potentially not
work. Discussed cost
considerations.
Resources: For in-house development, what
people and skills are required and what
development life cycle do you recommend?
Otherwise, identify three candidate
organizations that can deliver the system. 10
%
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Inadequately
determined resources
needed for the
acquisition strategy.
Limited
recommendation for
development life cycle
for in-house
development, or three
external organizations
that can deliver the
system. Inadequate
justification.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Determined
resources needed for
the acquisition
strategy, but did not
justify reasoning.
Recommended a
project development
life cycle for in-house
development, or three
external organizations
that can deliver the
system, but did not
justify why they were
chosen.
Competent (80-89%)
Determined and
justified resources
needed for chosen
acquisition strategy.
Recommended a
project development
life cycle for in-house
development, or three
external organizations
that can deliver the
system.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Presented resources
not previously
considered. Included
risk identification and
mitigation
procedures.
Proposed a
combination of
resources and
strategy to organize
stakeholder efforts
toward project
completion.
System functions: In a table format, summarize
the types of users for the system; the
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business reason(s) each would use the
system; the ways that the system supports
each of these needs; and how this support
differs from the current system. 10 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Failed to put in table
format. Inadequate
summary of users for
the system. Limited
explanation of why
users would use the
system. Inadequate
description of how
system supports
users. Inadequate
comparison of the
proposed system to
the old system.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
In table format:
Summarized some of
the types of users for
the system.
Somewhat explained
business reasons for
system use.
Somewhat described
how the system
supports users.
Reasonable
comparison of the
proposed system to
the old information
system.
Competent (80-89%)
In table format:
Summarized the
types of users for the
information system.
Explained business
reasons why each
user type would use
the system.
Described how the
system supports the
needs of each user
type. Determined how
this support differs
from the current
information system.
Exemplary (90-100%)
In table format:
Analyzed user
experience and user
design
considerations.
Explained design
changes that took
place between the old
and new system.
Provided rationale for
the user types
identified. Discussed
how to reach out to
user types to test the
system.
Connectivity: Provide a diagram that shows
the other information systems this one will
connect to, and what data flows among them.
10 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Failed to put in
diagram format.
Inadequate diagram
showing your system,
hard to follow,
incomplete.
Inadequate or hard to
follow the data that
would flow among
systems, incomplete.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
In a diagram: Showed
other information
systems that your
system would connect
to, but hard to follow.
Demonstrated what
data would flow
among systems, but
hard to follow.
Competent (80-89%)
In a diagram: Showed
other existing
information systems
that your proposed
system would connect
to Demonstrated what
data would flow
between your and
other information
systems.
Exemplary (90-100%)
In a diagram: Showed
how you selected
existing systems that
your system would
connect to. Explained
how diagram would
be updated and
maintained based on
changes in the
marketplace.
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Security: List the most serious cybersecurity
threats and vulnerabilities of the new system.
Suggest strategies to address them. 10 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Inadequate list of
cybersecurity threats.
Inadequate strategies
to address each
threat.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Reasonable list of
cybersecurity threats,
failed to show why
they are most serious.
Identified strategies to
address each threat.
Competent (80-89%)
Listed the most
serious cybersecurity
threats to your new
system. Proposed
strategies to address
each threat.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Proposed how your
new system would
integrate with shadow
IT, if at all.
Demonstrated
strategies for current
users to avoid threats.
Mobility: Identify the system’s capabilities for
mobile use. 10 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Failed to identify your
systems capabilities
for mobile use,
incomplete.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Identified your
systems capabilities
for mobile use, but not
comprehensive.
Competent (80-89%)
Identified your
systems capabilities
for mobile use.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Proposed situations
in which mobile use
would happen and
situations where its
limitations.
Speaker/audio Notes: Include speaker notes
or audio narration that explains each slide
more fully. 10 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Inadequate speaker
notes or audio
narration, too much or
too little information
on each slide
provided.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Somewhat detailed
speaker notes or
audio narration
explaining each slide
more fully.
Competent (80-89%)
Included speaker
notes or audio
narration explaining
each slide more fully.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Speaker notes or
audio narration
succinct and direct,
persuasive
presentation.
Discussed cost
considerations, and
risk identification and
mitigation.
Clarity, persuasion, proper communication,
writing mechanics, and formatting
requirements. 10 %
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Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Unclear structure, not
persuasive, major
grammatical errors.
Needs Improvement
(70-79%)
Somewhat clear
structure, limited
persuasion,
grammatical errors,
language too simple
or too wordy.
Competent (80-89%)
Clear structure,
persuasive writing,
minor or no
grammatical errors,
length and format
within requirements,
plain language.
Exemplary (90-100%)
No grammatical
errors, plain
language, organized
by topic, referenced
business needs,
connected to
technical specs,
persuasive.
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