IT Strategic Plan Part 1

Criteria

90-100% Far Above Standards

80-89% Above Standards

70-79% Meets Standards

60-69% Below Standards

<60% Well Below Standards

Business Statement

5 points

5 points

The summary description of the business in the Case Study is complete, clear and concise and sets the stage for the remainder of the ITSP; demonstrates understanding of course concepts, analysis and critical thinking. 

4 points

4 points

The summary description of the business in the Case Study is clear and concise and sets the stage for the remainder of the ITSP.

3.5 points

3.5 points

A summary description of the business in the Case Study is provided.

3 points

3 points

The summary description of the business in the Case Study is unclear, not concise, and/or does not set the stage for the remainder of the ITSP.

2 points

0 - 2 points

Little or no summary description of the business in the Case Study is included.

Business Strategic Objectives

10 points

9 - 10 points

Three business strategic objectives are listed and fully stated.  One new objective, highly relevant to the Case Study, is listed, also fully stated, and clearly relates to how the management team will improve the business; work demonstrates understanding of course concepts, analysis and critical thinking.

8 points

8 points

Three business strategic objectives are listed and are fully stated.  One new objective, relevant to the Case Study, is listed; it clearly relates to how the management team will improve the business.

7 points

7 points

Three business strategic objectives from the Case Study are listed.  One new objective, relevant to the Case Study, is listed; it relates to how the management team will improve the business.

6 points

6 points

Fewer than 3 business strategic objectives are listed or they are not drawn from the Case Study; the new strategic objective is not relevant to the Case Study; and/or new strategic objective does not relate to how the management team will improve the business.

5 points

0 - 5 points

Few or no business strategic objectives are listed; a new objective is not added; and/or objectives are not related to the Case Study.

IT Vision and Mission Statement

20 points

18-20 points

IT Vision and Mission Statements are clearly written and highly relevant to the Case Study; and demonstrate strong understanding of course concepts, analysis and critical thinking.

17 points

16-17 points

IT Vision and Mission Statements are clearly written and relevant to the Case Study; demonstrate understanding of course concepts, analysis and critical thinking.

15 points

14-15 points

IT Vision and Mission Statements are both included and are relevant to the Case Study.

13 points

12-13 points

IT Vision and Mission Statement do not cover both vision and mission, are not relevant to the Case Study, or are lacking in demonstration of understanding of course concepts, analysis and/or critical thinking.

11 points

0-11 points

One or both of the IT Vision and Mission Statements are not included, and/or do not relate to the Case Study; and/or are poorly written and do not convey the information.

Governance

25 points

23-25 points

The Governance Section presents a well–supported and convincing explanation of a governance process for the business in the Case Study that engages other senior leaders in the organization.  This section includes a thorough discussion of:  participants, roles of participants, what governance methodology should be established, responsibilities of the governance body, and the prioritization process for IT projects; is highly applicable to and appropriate for the Case Study; and demonstrates understanding of course concepts, analysis and critical thinking.

22 points

20-22 points

The Governance Section presents a good explanation of a governance process for the business in the Case Study that engages other senior leaders in the organization.  This section includes a clear discussion of:  participants, roles of participants, what governance methodology should be established, responsibilities of the governance body, and the prioritization process for IT projects; and is clearly applicable to and appropriate for the Case Study.

19 points

18-19 points

The Governance Section addresses how the CIO will engage the other senior leaders, and includes: who the participants are, what their roles are (why they are members of the governance body), what governance methodology should be established, what responsibilities the governance body would have, and how they would prioritize IT projects. 

17 points

15-17 points

Governance section does not include all required content (participants, roles, methodology, responsibilities, and prioritization process for IT projects); is not applicable to or appropriate for the Case Study.

14 points

0-14 points

Little or none of the required information is presented in the Governance section; and/or it is not relevant to the Case Study.

Inventory of Current IT Projects

20 points

18-20 points

This section includes an effective and well-written introductory paragraph that is applicable to the Case Study and the table that follows.  The completed table contains all required information accurately extracted from the Case Study; demonstrates thorough understanding of course concepts, analysis and critical thinking.

17 points

16-17 points

This section includes an appropriate introductory paragraph that is applicable to the Case Study and the table that follows.  The completed table contains all required information accurately extracted from the Case Study; demonstrates understanding of course concepts, analysis and critical thinking.

15 points

14-15 points

This section includes an introductory paragraph that applies to the Case Study.  The completed table contains all required information extracted from the Case Study.

13 points

12-13 points

This section is somewhat incomplete (lacking in introduction or required table, or table content is incomplete); is not applicable to the Case Study; or is lacking in demonstration of understanding of course concepts, analysis and/or critical thinking.

11 points

0-11 points

Little or no information is provided on the Inventory of Current IT Projects; table is missing; and/or information presented does not apply to the Case Study.

External Research

10 points

9-10 points

Two or more sources other than the class materials are incorporated, are substantive and are used effectively.  Sources used are relevant and timely, contribute to the analysis and support conclusions.  References are appropriately incorporated and cited using APA style.

8 points

8 points

At least one source other than the class materials is incorporated and used effectively. Source(s) are relevant and contribute to the analysis. References are appropriately incorporated and cited using APA style.

7 points

7 points

At least one source other than the class materials is used and properly incorporated into the text. Reference is cited using APA style.

6 points

6 points

A source other than the class materials may be used, but is not properly incorporated, and/or is not relevant or timely; and/or APA style for references and citations is not followed.

5 points

0-5 points

No external research is incorporated or reference listed is not cited within text.

Report Format

10 points

9-10 points

Report is very well organized and is easy to read.  Very few or no errors in sentence structure, grammar, and spelling; presented in a professional format.

8 points

8 points

Report reflects effective organization; has few errors in sentence structure, grammar, and spelling; presented in a professional format.

7 points

7 points

Report has some organization; may have some errors in sentence structure, grammar and spelling.

6 points

6 points

Report is not well organized, and/or contains several grammar and/or spelling errors.

5 points

0-5 points

Report is extremely poorly written, has many grammar and/or spelling errors, or does not convey the information.

Overall Score

Far Above Standards

90 or more

Above Standards

80 or more

Meets Standards

70 or more

Below Standards

60 or more

Well Below Standards

0 or more