Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you recommend various components that may be used to measure the value of an IS and IT department to a company. Include the following:

Subject Matter

· Key elements of assignments covered

· 700-1,050 words in length

· Evaluates the means by which and IT organization and its leadership measures and communicates IT performance and IT value in the long term. Include as a minimum the following:

· Identifies and evaluates the difference between IT performance and IT value

· Compares and contrasts the major concepts of IS and IT effectiveness and efficiency, and comprehensively describes and provides examples of metrics from multiple textbook and scholarly sources that measure the effectiveness and efficiency of IS and IT and the operational and strategic implications of translating such results into propositions of value from multiple stakeholder perspectives

· Compares and contrasts from multiple textbook and scholarly sources several traditional and modern methods used to measure the economic value of an IT organization through its capital IT investments/performance and determines the viability of each in determining the overall IT value. Discerns the major risks and weakness of traditional financial models and how modern models are more suitable for evaluating IT economic performance

· Evaluates from course discussions/texts one or more organizational strategic planning and organizational performance monitoring models or frameworks used to describe, assess, and communicate the IS/IT performance and value put in place by the IT department on an ongoing basis and from a multiple stakeholder perspective. Includes the mapping and evaluation of multiple efficiency, effectiveness, and economic performance metrics to multiple stakeholder perspectives

· 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