CMGT 445 (Application Implimentation)Course Material Week 1-5
DQ 1
Integrating Domain-Specific Needs
OR
Digital World Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• What is the best approach to integrating domain-specific needs? Why is this approach better than others?
OR
Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• What makes today’s technological environment a Digital World? What is the future of human–computer interactions?
DQ 2
Evolution of Technology
OR
Bridging the Digital Divide Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• What challenges could businesses face with the constant evolution of technology?
OR
Watch the “Bridging the Digital Divide” video on your student website:
• Why should companies consider the digital divide?
Learning Team Instructions
Business Case for Investment (Preparation) Begin working on the Business Case for Investment assignment due in Week Three.
Write a 1,400- to 1750-word paper describing how to formulate and present the business case for technology investments.
Include the following information:
• Prototyping environments and processes
• Testing design to include procedures and standards
• Sources of accessibility
• Integration
Include at least 3 to 5 references, including the textbook and course materials
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines, to include and not be limited to a cover page, correct header and page formatting, with correct citation and reference formats as well.
Individual
Assignment
Programmatic Assessment Complete the programmatic assessment by clicking the link on your student website. Remember to print screen a copy of your completion and insert that screen print into a Word document and post to confirm completion of the survey.
DQ 1
Competitive Advantage
OR
Technology Innovation Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• What competitive advantage does technology give to business? How does aging hardware affect this advantage?
OR
Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• What is the importance of organizational decision roles to technology innovation?
DQ 2
Select a recent peer-reviewed article, no more than 1-year old, related to the weekly topics, discussed in the course notes posted in the materials thread or the headings found on the main site of our classroom. The minimum word count is 200, see the course policies for additional direction on substantive posts.
Perform a critical review of the article by providing a brief summary and assessment of the article.
Format the response with the correct APA reference format of the article at the beginning of your post, with all the correct citations throughout the article as necessary.
Individual
Managerial Issues Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper discussing managerial issues associated with managing an organization’s IS infrastructure.
Include the following:
• Information related to configuration management and preventative maintenance
• Industry standards in configuration management and control
• Training approaches to allow for adaptive maintenance and confidence.
• The effect of globalization on managing and IS infrastructure
Cite 3 to 5 sources, including the textbook and course materials.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines, to include and not be limited to a cover page, correct header and page formatting, with correct citation and reference formats as well.
Learning Team
Rough Draft Create a draft of your business case for investment, due in Week Three.
• Include a references page with 3 to 5 references formatted consistent with APA guidelines.
• Prepare an outline of the business case for technology investments.
• Note sources of accessibility and the different prototyping environments and processes.
Format your draft paper consistent with APA guidelines, to include and not be limited to a cover page, correct header and page formatting, with correct citation and reference formats as well.
DQ 1
Enterprise Systems
OR
Enterprise Resource Planning Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• What is an enterprise system and how can this design support testing processes?
OR
Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• What are some of the limitations to ERP for enterprise business solutions?
DQ 2
Commercial vs. Custom
OR
User Roles Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• What advantages does commercial off-the-shelf software provide over custom software?
OR
Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• What role do users have in the development phase and integration phase for information systems?
Individual
Assignment
Article Review Select a recent peer-reviewed article, no more than 1-year old, related to the weekly topic.
Perform a critical review of the article by providing a brief summary and assessment of the article using a minimum of 500 words.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines, to include and not be limited to a cover page, correct header and page formatting, with correct citation and reference formats as well.
Learning Team
Business Case for Investment Write a 1,400- to 1750-word paper describing how to formulate and present the business case for technology investments.
Include the following information:
• Prototyping environments and processes
• Testing design to include procedures and standards
• Sources of accessibility
• Integration
Include at least 3 to 5 references, including the textbook and course materials.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines, to include and not be limited to a cover page, correct header and page formatting, with correct citation and reference formats as well.
DQ 1
Business Intelligence
OR
Dashboards Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• What does BI provide when performing a strategic upgrade on technology core systems?
OR
Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• Does a business dashboard for technology help improve decision making? Explain your answer.
DQ 2
Supply Chain Management
OR
Strategic Global Vision Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• Developing a strong SCM process to match IS system upgrades would provide what advantage(s)? What would such a process look like?
OR
Watch the “Strategic Global Vision” video.
Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• What role does technology have in social responsibility?
Individual
Assignment
Implementation Plan Resource: University of Phoenix Material: Implementation Plan Template (to be used as a guideline).
Create an implementation plan for your organization or an organization of your choosing (remember to introduce the organization and the purpose for your project through a problem statement clearly.)
Include the following:
• Business strategies for implementation
• Both technology and human based safeguards used for information systems
• Information comparing security requirements of out-sourcing and in-sourcing
• Timelines and the need for their accuracy
• Reference page
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines, to include and not be limited to a cover page, correct header and page formatting, .
Learning Team
Professional Association Presentation (preparation) Begin working on the Professional Associates Presentation due in Week Five.
Compile a list of at least two organizations per team member, including their websites and an overview of the organization. Remember to include an introduction and conclusion of the material presented in the deliverable this week.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines, to include and not be limited to a cover page, correct header and page formatting, with correct citation and reference formats as well.
DQ 1
Interview Techniques
OR
Professional Organizations Watch the “Interview” video found on the student media website.
Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• What interview techniques do companies employ? From your experience, have you been in an interview when these were used? Describe the differences and the approach to being successful at them.
OR
Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• Why are professional organizations important to continual learning? What professional organizations benefit both the employee and the employer?
Individual
Assignment
Resume Develop a resume using a 2-page resume format. You may also use a web-based portfolio containing samples of your work and courses you have taken.
DQ 2
Professional Associations Write a 700-word paper on the types of professional organizations that would provide insight into the career field you are in or are interested in.
Learning Team
Professional Association Presentation Create a 5- to 7-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation that describes the information gained by each team member’s professional organization paper. Highlight the associations that you feel will provide the best resources and career guidance.
DQ 1
Integrating Domain-Specific Needs
OR
Digital World Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• What is the best approach to integrating domain-specific needs? Why is this approach better than others?
OR
Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• What makes today’s technological environment a Digital World? What is the future of human–computer interactions?
DQ 2
Evolution of Technology
OR
Bridging the Digital Divide Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• What challenges could businesses face with the constant evolution of technology?
OR
Watch the “Bridging the Digital Divide” video on your student website:
• Why should companies consider the digital divide?
Learning Team Instructions
Business Case for Investment (Preparation) Begin working on the Business Case for Investment assignment due in Week Three.
Write a 1,400- to 1750-word paper describing how to formulate and present the business case for technology investments.
Include the following information:
• Prototyping environments and processes
• Testing design to include procedures and standards
• Sources of accessibility
• Integration
Include at least 3 to 5 references, including the textbook and course materials
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines, to include and not be limited to a cover page, correct header and page formatting, with correct citation and reference formats as well.
Individual
Assignment
Programmatic Assessment Complete the programmatic assessment by clicking the link on your student website. Remember to print screen a copy of your completion and insert that screen print into a Word document and post to confirm completion of the survey.
DQ 1
Competitive Advantage
OR
Technology Innovation Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• What competitive advantage does technology give to business? How does aging hardware affect this advantage?
OR
Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• What is the importance of organizational decision roles to technology innovation?
DQ 2
Select a recent peer-reviewed article, no more than 1-year old, related to the weekly topics, discussed in the course notes posted in the materials thread or the headings found on the main site of our classroom. The minimum word count is 200, see the course policies for additional direction on substantive posts.
Perform a critical review of the article by providing a brief summary and assessment of the article.
Format the response with the correct APA reference format of the article at the beginning of your post, with all the correct citations throughout the article as necessary.
Individual
Managerial Issues Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper discussing managerial issues associated with managing an organization’s IS infrastructure.
Include the following:
• Information related to configuration management and preventative maintenance
• Industry standards in configuration management and control
• Training approaches to allow for adaptive maintenance and confidence.
• The effect of globalization on managing and IS infrastructure
Cite 3 to 5 sources, including the textbook and course materials.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines, to include and not be limited to a cover page, correct header and page formatting, with correct citation and reference formats as well.
Learning Team
Rough Draft Create a draft of your business case for investment, due in Week Three.
• Include a references page with 3 to 5 references formatted consistent with APA guidelines.
• Prepare an outline of the business case for technology investments.
• Note sources of accessibility and the different prototyping environments and processes.
Format your draft paper consistent with APA guidelines, to include and not be limited to a cover page, correct header and page formatting, with correct citation and reference formats as well.
DQ 1
Enterprise Systems
OR
Enterprise Resource Planning Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• What is an enterprise system and how can this design support testing processes?
OR
Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• What are some of the limitations to ERP for enterprise business solutions?
DQ 2
Commercial vs. Custom
OR
User Roles Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• What advantages does commercial off-the-shelf software provide over custom software?
OR
Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• What role do users have in the development phase and integration phase for information systems?
Individual
Assignment
Article Review Select a recent peer-reviewed article, no more than 1-year old, related to the weekly topic.
Perform a critical review of the article by providing a brief summary and assessment of the article using a minimum of 500 words.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines, to include and not be limited to a cover page, correct header and page formatting, with correct citation and reference formats as well.
Learning Team
Business Case for Investment Write a 1,400- to 1750-word paper describing how to formulate and present the business case for technology investments.
Include the following information:
• Prototyping environments and processes
• Testing design to include procedures and standards
• Sources of accessibility
• Integration
Include at least 3 to 5 references, including the textbook and course materials.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines, to include and not be limited to a cover page, correct header and page formatting, with correct citation and reference formats as well.
DQ 1
Business Intelligence
OR
Dashboards Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• What does BI provide when performing a strategic upgrade on technology core systems?
OR
Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• Does a business dashboard for technology help improve decision making? Explain your answer.
DQ 2
Supply Chain Management
OR
Strategic Global Vision Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• Developing a strong SCM process to match IS system upgrades would provide what advantage(s)? What would such a process look like?
OR
Watch the “Strategic Global Vision” video.
Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• What role does technology have in social responsibility?
Individual
Assignment
Implementation Plan Resource: University of Phoenix Material: Implementation Plan Template (to be used as a guideline).
Create an implementation plan for your organization or an organization of your choosing (remember to introduce the organization and the purpose for your project through a problem statement clearly.)
Include the following:
• Business strategies for implementation
• Both technology and human based safeguards used for information systems
• Information comparing security requirements of out-sourcing and in-sourcing
• Timelines and the need for their accuracy
• Reference page
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines, to include and not be limited to a cover page, correct header and page formatting, .
Learning Team
Professional Association Presentation (preparation) Begin working on the Professional Associates Presentation due in Week Five.
Compile a list of at least two organizations per team member, including their websites and an overview of the organization. Remember to include an introduction and conclusion of the material presented in the deliverable this week.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines, to include and not be limited to a cover page, correct header and page formatting, with correct citation and reference formats as well.
DQ 1
Interview Techniques
OR
Professional Organizations Watch the “Interview” video found on the student media website.
Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• What interview techniques do companies employ? From your experience, have you been in an interview when these were used? Describe the differences and the approach to being successful at them.
OR
Write a 200- to 300-word short answer response that addresses the following:
• Why are professional organizations important to continual learning? What professional organizations benefit both the employee and the employer?
Individual
Assignment
Resume Develop a resume using a 2-page resume format. You may also use a web-based portfolio containing samples of your work and courses you have taken.
DQ 2
Professional Associations Write a 700-word paper on the types of professional organizations that would provide insight into the career field you are in or are interested in.
Learning Team
Professional Association Presentation Create a 5- to 7-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation that describes the information gained by each team member’s professional organization paper. Highlight the associations that you feel will provide the best resources and career guidance.
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