Information Technology Systems Management Business Case
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week_2_group_assignment-sections_i__ii.docxWeek 2:Background &Description of Need
Before you begin this assignment, be sure you have read the Case Study and all assignments for this class.
Purpose of this Assignment
This assignment gives you the opportunity to apply the concepts of the IFSM curriculum to analyze business requirements and identify opportunities where IT can benefit the business. This assignment specifically addresses the following course outcomes to enable you to:
· Research, assess, recommend/select, and implement information technology that aligns with business needs and meets business objectives.
· Plan, execute, and evaluate technology solutions to achieve strategic goals by managing high-performing teams and projects.
It also addresses the business strategy, project management and teamwork themes.
Assignment
1. Background. Section I of the Business Case provides the background on the business and its operation in sufficient detail to set the stage for the Description of the Need and the eventual technology solution proposed. It should summarize the key points, and not simply repeat the Case Study. It should provide enough information for the reader to understand how the Description of Need emerges from the business operation.
2. Description of Need. Section II identifies an area where technology could improve the business. Review the Case Study and identify the strategic objectives and strategies that the business has considered that could benefit from an IT solution. Those objectives come from the organization’s mission and vision statements and the strategic objectives it has identified in a Strategic Plan. In the case of a small business, the “strategic plan” may exist only in the mind of the owner. Select one objective that would benefit from IT support and describe how technology in general can assist the business in meeting the objective. You should explain why it is important to implement a technology solution. You should point out other benefits to the business that may be important and may result from a technology solution to support the selected objective, including those that may not be explicitly stated as “business objectives or strategies.”The next section of the Business Case will describe how the IT project that your group proposes will benefit the business, so do not describe a specific solution here.
These sections are to be presented in a few, short, well-written paragraphs.
Suggested approach to the business case assignment:
1. Review the case study and list the most important business objectives.
2. Consider which objective(s) would benefit from an IT solution.
3. Decide which business objective(s) your team wants to use to develop an IT solution. This is your area of “need.”
4. Section I of your business case will describe the case study business in general. For the area that you want to address with an IT solution, provide some information about how the current process is carried out to set the stage for your business case.
5. Section II talks about how technology could help the area of “need” that you have identified.
6. When you get to them, Section III will describe your specific proposed solution and future sections will go on to provide information about that solution and why it should be funded by the bank.
Assignment Submission
GRADING RUBRIC:
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Criteria |
90-100% Far Above Standards |
80-89% Above Standards |
70-79% Meets Standards |
60-69% Below Standards |
< 60% Well Below Standards |
Possible Points |
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Background |
36-40 Points The background for the business case is clear, logical, derived from the Case Study, and demonstrates a sophisticated level of writing. It provides a full explanation to set the stage for the Description of the Need and the eventual technology solution proposal.
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32-35 Points The background for the business case is clear, logical, derived from the Case Study, and demonstrates a clear understanding of the course concepts. It provides a clear explanation to set the stage for the Description of the Need and the eventual technology solution proposal.
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28-31 Points The background for the business case is adequate, and is derived from the Case Study. It provides enough information to set the stage for the Description of the Need and the eventual technology solution proposal.
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24-27 Points The background for the business case is not clear, logical and/or derived from the Case Study. It may not provide enough information to set the stage for the Description of the Need and the eventual technology solution proposal.
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0-23 Points Background Section not submitted, or demonstrates little effort.
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40 |
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Description of Need |
45-50 Points The description of the need for an IT solution is clear and logical, appropriate to the Case Study and demonstrates a sophisticated level of writing. It describes benefits to the business and provides strong and effective setting for the eventual technology solution proposal. Demonstrates sophisticated level of analysis and critical thinking.
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40-44 Points The description of the need for an IT solution is clear and logical, appropriate to the Case Study and demonstrates effective writing. It describes benefits to the business and provides a good setting for the eventual technology solution proposal. Demonstrates analysis and critical thinking.
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35-39 Points The description of the need for an IT solution is adequate and appropriate to the Case Study. It provides appropriate benefits to the business and enough information to set the stage for the eventual technology solution proposal. Demonstrates adequate level of analysis and critical thinking.
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30-34 Points The description of the need for an IT solution is unclear, and/or not appropriate to the Case Study. It may not provide appropriate benefits to the business and/or enough information to set the stage for the eventual technology solution proposal. May demonstrate inadequate level of analysis and critical thinking.
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0-29 Points Description of Need Section not submitted, or demonstrates little effort.
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50 |
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Format |
9-10 Points Submission reflects effective organization and sophisticated writing; follows instructions provided; uses correct structure, grammar, and spelling; presented in a professional format using Word; any references used are appropriately incorporated and cited using APA style.
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8 Points Submission reflects effective organization and clear writing; follows instructions provided; uses correct structure, grammar, and spelling; presented in a professional format using Word; any references used are appropriately incorporated and cited using APA style.
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7 Points Submission is adequate, is somewhat organized, follows instructions provided; contains minimal grammar and/or spelling errors; is in Word format; and follows APA style for any references and citations.
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6 Points Submission is not well organized, and/or does not follow instructions provided; and/or contains grammar and/or spelling errors; and/or is not in Word; and/or does not follow APA style for any references and citations. May demonstrate inadequate level of writing.
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0-5 Points Document is extremely poorly written and does not convey the information.
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10 |
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TOTAL Points Possible |
100 |
