Create executive memo to the chief information officer

IT 655 Executive Memo Guidelines and Rubric In Module Four, you will submit an Executive Memo addressed to the CIO and the board of directors. Last week, the CIO reviewed your presentation and has decided to move forward with your recommendations for improvements. However, the CIO has asked for more information on how the database improvements will take place. In the memo, discuss the possibility of creating a conceptual database design. Identify the benefits a conceptual database design could have in ensuring the smooth implementation of a database. Specifically the following critical elements must be addressed:

 Specific benefits to the organization

 Return on investment

 Resources required

 Timeframe for completion

Guidelines for Submission: Your report should be in APA format, following the organization, section inclusion, stylistic, and reference requirements for APA. For more information on creating successful APA reports, click here. Instructor Feedback: This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade Center. For more information, review these instructions.

Critical Elements Proficient (100%) Needs Improvement (75%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Benefits

Accurately describes the benefits

Does not sufficiently describe the benefits

Does not describe the benefits 20

Return on Investment Accurately and sufficiently describes the return on investment

Does not sufficiently describe the return on investment

Does not describe the return on investment

25

Required Resources Accurately and sufficiently assesses the required resources

Does not sufficiently assess the required resources

Does not assess the required resources

20

Timeframe Sufficiently presents the timeframe

Does not sufficiently present the timeframe

Does not present the timeframe

20

Articulation of Response

Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization

Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas

Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas

15

Earned Total 100%