Write a 1,050- to 1,750-word paper, which explains what you would recommend to Peachtree to solve their IT problems as if you were hired as a consultant. Support your recommendations with references and outside citations. Address the following questions:

Subject Matter

· Key elements of assignments covered

· 1,050-1,750 words in length

· Discusses what you would recommend to Peachtree to solve their IT problems as if you were hired as a consultant. Support your recommendations with references and outside citations and specifically addressing the requirements in following order:

· Prior to reading the four expert commentaries provided in the article, provides analysis and cite your opinions about direction the organization should take in terms of whether or not to adopt a monolithic or incremental SOA approach to integrating and modernizing the infrastructure and support all assertions with academic or industry sources

· Provides a comparative analysis of each commentary by highlighting the most salient and poignant opinions made by each commentator. Articulates the most profound key leadership implications from each expert’s opinion

· Articulates which of the commentators’ opinions resonated and made the most sense to you and why

· Articulates a final recommendation, careful to cite a post commentary comparison of your initial and final recommendations to discern the impact that one or more experts had on your initial opinion. Discusses which recommendation made by the experts you agree with and those you do not. Reconciles any opposing opinions to yours.

· Content is comprehensive/accurate/persuasive

· Displays an understanding of relevant theory

· Major points supported by specific details/examples

· Research is adequate/timely

· Writer has gone beyond textbook for resources

7 Points

Higher-Order Thinking

· Writer compares/contrasts/integrates theory/subject matter with work environment/experience

· At an appropriate level, the writer analyzes and synthesizes theory/practice to develop new ideas and ways of conceptualizing and performing

Organization

· The introduction provides a sufficient background on the topic and previews major points

· Central theme/purpose is immediately clear

· Structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow

· Subsequent sections develop/support the central theme

· Conclusion/recommendations follow logically from the body of the paper

1.5 Points

Format

· Citations/reference page follow guidelines

· Properly cites ideas/info from other sources

· Paper is laid out effectively--uses, heading and other reader-friendly tools

· Paper is neat/shows attention to detail

Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling

· Rules of grammar, usage, punctuation are followed

· Spelling is correct

Readability/Style

· Sentences are complete, clear, and concise

· Sentences are well-constructed with consistently strong, varied structure

· Transitions between sentences/paragraphs/sections help maintain the flow of thought

· Words used are precise and unambiguous

· The tone is appropriate to the audience, content, and assignment

1.5 Points

Possible Late Penalty

10% / day

Possible Points Earned

10