Information Technology Solution<\/p>\n
Before you begin this assignment, be sure you:
\n1. Read the \u201cUMUC Haircuts Case Study\u201d & review \u201cWalmart Example.\u201d
\n2. Review the process you identified in stage one and your instructor\u2019s feedback on all previous assignments.
\nText Box: Purpose of this Assignment
\nThis assignment gives you the opportunity to apply the concepts of this course to address the planning, development, implementation and on-going management of the technology solution you have proposed for the UMUC Haircuts business. This assignment specifically addresses the following course outcome to enable you to:
\n\u2022 identify and plan IT solutions that meet business objectives.<\/p>\n
Overview of Outline of Next Steps for UMUC Hair Cuts
\nFor your Stage Case Study1, you identified a strategy for competitive advantage and a business process that you would improve through the application of technology to a business process for UMUC Haircuts.
\nFor your Stage 2, you identified a proposed IT solution to improve that business process. Your research included planning for IT and business resources, identifying solution components, and identifying ways the new technology would improve the business process and support the strategy for competitive analysis. Modeling the AS IS and TO BE Processes helped identify the steps in the business process you are improving for UMUC Haircuts.
\nIn Stage 3, you evaluated IT considerations as to their role and importance to the proposed IT solution to be implemented to improve the business process for UMUC Haircuts.
\nIn Stage 4, you prepared an Executive Briefing of your findings, including project management, the system development life cycle, and change management.
\nIn Stage 5, you will prepare an annotated outline of the next steps in the Implementation of Your Information Technology Solution which also includes next steps in the areas of project management, the system development life cycle, and change management.
\nOutline of Next Steps for UMUC Haircuts
\nFollowing your presentation of your Stage 4 project, the owner of UMUC Haircuts has decided to move ahead and implement your proposed solution. Prior to beginning the project, the owner has asked you to prepare an outline explaining the next steps. For this assignment, you will develop an annotated outline that identifies the next steps to implement the solution described in Stages 2-4, addressing a number of areas such as project management, system development life cycle, change management, etc.<\/p>\n
Resources:<\/p>\n
Annotated Outline:
\nAn annotated outline provides the basic information in full sentences, but in outline form rather than in paragraph form.
\n\u00b7 In this case, you will address each aspect of the next steps to be taken to implement your technology solution.
\n\u00b7 You should provide all of the important facts, without the expanded discussions used in full papers.
\n\u00b7 Each of the topics in the assignment list should be explained as they apply to your proposed technology solution and to UMUC Haircuts.
\n\u00b7 Use a few sentences for each topic and provide information specific to your solution.<\/p>\n
Outline Resources:<\/p>\n
Create a document outline in Word from Microsoft:
\nhttp:\/\/office.microsoft.com\/en-us\/word-help\/create-a-document-outline-RZ006105145.aspx?section=1<\/p>\n
Information for creating outlines in all versions of WORD:
\nhttp:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20121015174117\/http:\/\/www.dummies.com\/how-to\/content\/how-to-use-word-2010s-outline-view.html<\/p>\n
You Tube: How To Create an Outline in Microsoft Word http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Sfu1AnJappg<\/p>\n
An outline example. (Please note that full sentences are required for this assignment): It is recommended that you use no more than 3 levels for clarity. Use Roman Numerals for the highest level entries. Using the automatic outlining format in Word will help:
\n <\/p>\n
Additional Concepts:<\/p>\n
\u00b7 To address all aspects of the assignment, you should look back at the Case Study to see how the process to improve was being done before the implementation of the IT solution.
\n\u00b7 Then review your process models to see how you expected the process to be improved with technology,
\n\u00b7 Review your proposed solution thinking about how it will be introduced into the business in the Case Study and what changes may be needed.
\n\u00b7 Each of these is defined in the assignment instructions. These are also areas for which you may want or need to do some external research:
\n\u00b7 Business Process Changes – how the business process(es) will be need to change once your technology solution is implemented
\n\u00b7 Employee Training -Identify and explain employee training in relationship to proposed solution using course vocabulary and concepts.
\n\u00b7 Leadership Expectations \u2013 Management\u2019s expectations on how process will run once implemented.
\n\u00b7 Defining Success – state the indications of success for your proposed solution demonstrating understanding of course solutions and concepts.<\/p>\n
Assignment: UMUC Haircuts Stage 5:
\nYour annotated outline should address the next steps in each of the following areas that UMUC Haircuts will take to implement your technology solution:
\nI. Project Description:
\nA. VERY brief description of proposed technology solution, including such<\/p>\n
things as:
\n1. Strategy for competitive advantage;
\n2. What business process is being improved
\nB. Left Arrow: Write complete sentences in your annotated outlineIT Components needed to implement the project<\/p>\n
1. Major hardware employed
\n2. Software needed to implement project
\n3. Facility Requirements
\n4. Telecommunication needs
\nC. Business resources need to complete the project.<\/p>\n
1. It Skills & Services
\n2. Business\/Managerial Resources
\nII. Project Management
\nA. Scope<\/p>\n
B. Schedule
\nC. Human resource management<\/p>\n
D. Financial resource management<\/p>\n
E. Deliverables
\nIII. System Development Life Cycle (all phases and how they apply to your solution)
\nA. System Investigation
\nB. System Analysis
\nC. System Design
\nD. Programming
\nE. Testing
\nF. Implementation
\nG. Operations and Maintenance
\nIV. Business Process Changes (how the business process(es) will be need to change once your technology solution is implemented)
\nV. Employee Training (training that employees will need to use the new system effectively, and how it will be conducted)<\/p>\n
VI. Leadership Expectations (the owner\u2019s expectations of how the project will be managed and what it will produce)
\nVII. Defining Success (what will be \u201cmeasured\u201d to determine if the process has been improved, and if the business strategy and objectives are being met)
\nVIII. References:
\nProvide at least one external resource in your paper on an area of your choice. An external resource is a resource other than those provided in the class or text book. Incorporate a properly formatted APA citation in the text of your document. Then, place an APA style resource on a reference page at the end of your document.<\/p>\n
Additional Instructions:<\/p>\n
Formatting: Stage Five Next Steps submission.<\/p>\n
For academic writing, the writer is expected to write in the third person. In third person, the writer avoids the pronouns I, we, my, and our. The third person is used to make the writing more objective by taking the individual, the \u201cself,\u201d out of the writing. This method is very helpful for academic writing, a form in which facts, not opinion, drive the tone of the text. Writing in the third person allows the writer to come across as unbiased and thus more informed.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Write a short concise outline: 2-3 double spaced pages of content.
\n\u00b7 Use at least one external resources with APA formatted citation and reference
\n\u00b7 Include a title page and a reference page.
\n\u00b7 Make sure all entries in your annotated outline are complete sentences.
\n\u00b7 Compare your final work to the rubric to be sure you have met content and quality criteria.
\n\u00b7 Submit your paper as a Word document, or a document that can be read in Word.
\n\u00b7 Your submission should include your last name first in the filename: Lastname_firstname_Stage _5<\/p>\n
Formatting Note: How to Double-Space an Outline:
\nType your entire outline then, highlight all of the text
\nRight-click to get a content sensitive help menu
\nSelect paragraph
\nChoose the Line Spacing Section \u2013 Selection \u201cdouble\u201d<\/p>\n
The “right” and “wrong” answers have to do with whether or not you correctly incorporated the concepts from the course and addressed all areas of the assignment. Your \u201cnext steps\u201d must be defined specifically for UMUC Haircuts, addressing its operation and its environment and your technology solution. Use the Rubric below to be sure you have covered all aspects.<\/p>\n
Case Study, Stage 5 Rubric : Outline of Next Steps
\nCriteria<\/p>\n
90-100%
\nFar Above Standards<\/p>\n
80-89%
\nAbove Standards<\/p>\n
70-79%
\nMeets Standards<\/p>\n
60-69% Below Standards<\/p>\n
< 60% Well Below Standards<\/p>\n
Possible Points<\/p>\n
Project Description
\n9-10 Points<\/p>\n
Concise, complete and accurate description of proposed technology solution includes strategy, process, IT componentsand business resources, and is provided using course vocabulary and written in third person.
\n8 Points<\/p>\n
Brief and concise description of proposed technology solution includes strategy, process, IT components, and business resources and is provided using course vocabulary and written in third person.
\n7 Points<\/p>\n
Brief but adequate description of proposed technology solution is provided and includes strategy, process, IT componentsand business resources.
\n6 Points<\/p>\n
Proposed technology solution description may be lengthy or inadequate.
\n0-5 Points<\/p>\n
Project not described or description cannot be understood
\n10<\/p>\n
Project Management
\n18-20 Points<\/p>\n
This section includes a clear and complete discussion of scope, schedule, human and financial resource manage-ment, and deliver-ables; is clearly aligned to case study and technology solution; demon-strates thorough understand-ing of project manage-ment course vocabulary and concepts, analysis and critical thinking.
\n16-17 Points<\/p>\n
This section includes a clear discussion of scope, schedule, human and financial resource management, and deliverables; is aligned to the case study and technology solution; demonstrates understanding of project management course vocabulary and concepts, analysis and critical thinking.
\n14-15 Points<\/p>\n
The major components of project manage-ment are described and are appropriate to the case study and the proposed solution.
\n12-13 Points
\nThe components of project manage-ment are partially covered and\/or are somewhat appropriate to the case study project; and may be lacking in demon-stration of understand-ing of course concepts, analysis, and\/or critical thinking.
\n0-11 Points
\nProject manage-ment compon-ents not included; very few details provided; or are not applied to the case study project.
\n20<\/p>\n
System Develop-
\nment Life Cycle (SDLC)
\n18-20 Points<\/p>\n
The seven phases of the SDLC (system investiga-tion, analysis, design, program-ing, testing, implement-ation, and operations & mainten-ance) are thoroughly covered and well aligned to the proposed solution; and clearly demon-strates an understand-ing of course vocabulary and concepts, analysis, and critical thinking.
\n16-17 Points<\/p>\n
The seven phases of the SDLC (system investigation, analysis, design, programming, testing, implementation, and operations & maintenance) are well covered and aligned to the proposed solution; and demonstrates understanding of course vocabulary and concepts, analysis, and critical thinking.
\n14-15 Points<\/p>\n
The seven phases of the SDLC (system investiga-tion, analysis, design, program-ing, testing, implement-ation, and operations & mainten-ance) are included and adequately aligned to the proposed solution and the case study.
\n12-13 Points
\nAll seven phases of the SDLC are not covered, and\/or explana-tions are not aligned to the proposed solution; may be lacking in demonstra-tion of understand-ing of course concepts, analysis, and\/or critical thinking.
\n0-11 Points
\nSDLC not included; is incorrectly addressed; or demon-strates little effort.
\n20<\/p>\n
Business Process
\nChanges
\n9-10 Points<\/p>\n
The business process changes are fully explained and well aligned to the proposed solution and appropriate to the case study; clearly demon-strates an understand-ing of course vocabulary and concepts, analysis, and critical thinking.
\n8 Points<\/p>\n
The business process changes are explained and are appropriate to the proposed solution and to the case study; and demonstrate understanding of course vocabulary and concepts, analysis, and critical thinking.
\n7 Points<\/p>\n
The business process changes are appropriate to the proposed solution and the case study.
\n6 Points<\/p>\n
The business process changes are somewhat appropriate to the proposed solution and\/or the case study.
\n0-5 Points<\/p>\n
Business process changes are not addressed correctly or are not appropriate to the proposed solution and\/or the case study.
\n10<\/p>\n
Employee Training
\n5 Points<\/p>\n
Training plan is described in full, includes training employees require to use the system effectively and how it will be delivered; is well aligned to the proposed solution and to the case study and clearly demon-strates a thorough understand-ing of course vocabulary and concepts, analysis, and critical thinking.
\n4 Points<\/p>\n
Training plan is described, includes training employees require to use the system effectively and how it will be delivered; is appropriate to the proposed solution and to the case study and demonstrates an understanding of course vocabulary and concepts, analysis, and critical thinking.
\n3.5 Points<\/p>\n
Training plan includes training employees require to use the system effectively and how it will be delivered; is appropriate to the proposed solution and to the case study.
\n3 Points
\nTraining described includes some of training required and\/or how it will be delivered; is somewhat appropriate to the proposed solution and\/or case study.
\n0-2 Points
\nTraining is not addressed or is not appropriate to the proposed solution and\/or case study.
\n5<\/p>\n
Leadership Expectations
\n5 Points<\/p>\n
Leadership expecta-tions include the owner\u2019s expecta-tions of how the project will be managed and what it will produce are thoroughly described and are well aligned to the proposed solution and to the case study; clearly demon-strates a very good understand-ing of course vocabulary and concepts, analysis, and critical thinking.
\n4 Points<\/p>\n
Leadership expectations include the owner\u2019s expectations of how the project will be managed and what it will produce are explained and are appropriate to the proposed solution and to the case study; demonstrates an understanding of course vocabulary and concepts, analysis, and critical thinking.
\n3.5 Points<\/p>\n
Leadership expecta-tions cover the owner\u2019s expecta-tions of how the project will be managed and what it will produce and are appropriate to the proposed solution and to the case study.
\n3 Points
\nLeadership expecta-tions include some of the owner\u2019s expecta-tions of how the project will be managed and\/or what it will produce; are somewhat appropriate to the proposed solution and\/or the case study.
\n0-2 Points
\nLeadership expecta-tions are not addressed or are not appropriate to the proposed solution and\/or the case study.
\n5<\/p>\n
Defining Success
\n5 Points<\/p>\n
This section provides several fully described measures of success (what will be measured to determine if the process has been improved, and if the business strategy and objectives are being met); measures are clearly aligned to the strategy, the process, the case study and the proposed solution; and clearly demonstrates an understanding of course vocabulary and concepts, analysis, and critical thinking.
\n4 Points<\/p>\n
This section provides several measures of success (what will be measured to determine if the process has been improved, and if the business strategy and objectives are being met); measures are aligned to the strategy, the process, the case study and the proposed solution; and demonstrates understanding of course vocabulary and concepts, analysis, and critical thinking.
\n3.5 Points<\/p>\n
Definition of success for the proposed solution is measurable and appropriate to the solution and the case study.
\n3 Points
\nDefinition of success for the proposed technology solution is not measurable; and\/or is somewhat appropriate for the solution and\/or the case study.
\n0-2 Points
\nDefinition of success is not provided; does not include any measure-able attributes; or is not appropriate to the proposed solution and\/or the case study.
\n5<\/p>\n
External Research
\n9-10 Points<\/p>\n
Two or more sources other than the course material are incorpor-ated and used effectively. Sources used are relevant and timely and contribute to the analysis and support conclusions.
\nReferences are appropri-ately incorpor-ated and cited using APA style.
\n8 Points<\/p>\n
At least one source other than the course material is incorporated and used effectively. References are appropriately incorporated and cited using APA style.
\n7 Points<\/p>\n
At least one external resource is used and properly incorpor-ated. Reference is cited using APA style.
\n6 Points
\nA source other than the textbook may be used, but is not properly incorpor-ated or used and\/or is not effective or appropriate; and\/or does not follow APA style for references and citations.
\n0-5 Points
\nNo external research incorpor-ated; or reference listed is not cited within the text.
\n10<\/p>\n
Outline Format
\n14-15 Points<\/p>\n
Outline is profession-ally presented using sophisti-cated writing (written in third person using full sentences) and is very well organized. Very few or no errors; demon-strates correct sentence structure, grammar, and spelling.
\n12-13 Points<\/p>\n
Outline reflects effective organization; full sentences are used; may have few errors in sentence structure, grammar, and spelling; presented in a professional format.
\n10-11 Points<\/p>\n
Outline is organized; full sentences are used; may have some errors in sentence structure, grammar and spelling.
\n9 Points<\/p>\n
Outline is not well organized; full sentences are not used; and\/or contains several grammar and\/or spelling errors.
\n0-8 Points<\/p>\n
Paper is not in annotated outline format; outline is extremely poorly written and\/or does not convey the inform-ation.
\n15<\/p>\n
TOTAL Points Possible
\n100
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