Business Analytics Implementation Plan

Assignment Components

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Describe the business and provide a summary of business analytics.

A basic definition of business analytics is provided.

A full definition of business analytics is given.

A clear summary of business analytics and how it is applied towards the business scenario is given.

A thorough summary of business analytics and how it is applied towards multiple business scenarios is given.

Describe the benefits and disadvantages of business analytics, as well as how the organization can be proactive in addressing any disadvantages.

The benefits and disadvantages of business analytics described are inaccurate or missing.

At least one benefit and one disadvantage of business analytics is fully articulated towards the business scenario.

At least 2 appropriate benefits and disadvantages of business analytics are fully articulated towards the business scenario. Strategies are described to address any disadvantages the organization may encounter.

At least 3 appropriate benefits and disadvantages of business analytics are fully articulated towards the business scenario. Strategies described are likely to counter any disadvantage the organization may encounter.

Address any challenges the organization may face using business analytics, as well as how the organization can be proactive in facing the challenges.

A vague or inaccurate description of possible challenges that may happen while utilizing business analytics is given.

A basic description of possible challenges that may happen while utilizing business analytics is given.

A full description is given of at least 3 challenges that may happen while utilizing business analytics and how the organization will address those challenges.

A complete description of at least 3 challenges that may happen while utilizing business analytics is included. The cause and effect of each challenge is clear, and the steps the organization will take to address those challenges are clear and justified.

Compare three business analytic techniques.

Benefits or challenges given are inaccurate. Similarities or differences between the techniques are unclear.

At least one benefit or challenge of each technique is given.

At least two benefits and challenges of each technique are clearly stated.

At least two benefits and challenges of each technique are clearly stated, as well as an accurate justification for using each technique.

Create an implementation plan to integrate business analytics into your organization.

An inappropriate implementation plan to present to management is created.

A basic or vague implementation plan to present to management is created.

A clear and concise implementation plan to present to management as to how to implement/integrate business analytics into the organization is created.

A comprehensive implementation plan to present to management as to how to implement/integrate business analytics into the organization is created and justified.

Create a backup proposal in case management does not approve your initial proposal.

An inappropriate backup plan, or a backup plan with no relevant changes, is created.

A vague backup plan with 1 change is created.

A clear and concise backup plan with at least 3 changes from the original plan in case management does not accept the first proposal is created.

A comprehensive backup plan with at least 3 possible changes from the original plan in case management does not accept the first proposal is created.

Writing Components

Organization: Introduction, Thesis, Transitions, Conclusion

Introduction is limited or missing entirely. The paper lacks a thesis statement. Transitions are infrequent, illogical, or missing entirely. Conclusion is limited or missing entirely.

Introduction is present but incomplete or underdeveloped. The paper is loosely organized around a thesis that may have to be inferred. Transitions are sporadic. Conclusion is present, but incomplete or underdeveloped.

Introduction has a clear opening, provides background information, and states the topic. The paper is organized around an arguable, clearly stated thesis statement. Transitions are appropriate and help the flow of ideas. Conclusion summarizes the main argument and has a clear ending.

Introduction catches the reader’s attention, provides compelling and appropriate background information, and clearly states the topic. The paper is well organized around an arguable, focused thesis. Thoughtful transitions clearly show how ideas relate. Conclusion leaves the reader with a sense of closure and provides concluding insights.

Usage and Mechanics: Grammar, Spelling, Sentence structure

Writing contains numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and/or sentence structure that severely interferes with readability and comprehension.

Errors in spelling and grammar exist that somewhat interfere with readability and/or comprehension.

Writing follows conventions of spelling and grammar throughout. Errors are infrequent and do not interfere with readability or comprehension.

The paper is basically error free in terms of mechanics. Grammar and mechanics help establish a clear idea and aid the reader in following the writer’s logic.

APA Elements: Attribution: Paraphrasing: Quotations

No attempt at APA format. Insufficient sources cited.

APA format is attempted to paraphrase, quote, and cite, but errors are significant. Minimum sources cited.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited in many spots throughout when appropriate or called for. Errors present are minor. Sufficient sources cited.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited throughout the presentation when appropriate or called for. Only a few minor errors present. Sources cited are more than sufficient.