Stage 2: Strategic Use of Technology Before you begin work on this assignment, be sure you have read the Case Study and reviewed the
feedback received on your Stage 1 assignment. Refer to the Business Analysis and System
Recommendations (BA&SR) Table of Contents below to see where you are in the process of developing
this report.
Overview
As the business analyst in the CIO's department of Chesapeake IT Consulting (CIC), your next step in
working towards an IT solution to improve the hiring process at CIC is to explain, in general, how CIC can
use IT for strategic purposes.
Business Analysis and System Recommendation (BA&SR) Table of Contents
I. Background and Organizational Analysis (Stage 1)
A.
Introduction
B.
Organizational Strategy
C.
Components of an Information System
1.
People and Technology
2.
Processes
3.
Data/Information II. Strategic Use of Technology (Stage 2)
A.
Decision Making
B.
Communication
C.
Collaboration
D.
Relationships
E.
Structure
F.
Competitive Advantage
Strategic and Operational Outcomes (Stage 3)
A.
Strategic Outcomes
B.
Process Analysis
C.
Requirements
System Recommendation (Stage 4)
A.
Benefits of an Enterprise Solution
B.
Proposed IT solution
C.
How the Proposed IT Solution Meets the Requirements
D.
Implementation Steps
E.
Conclusion III. IV. Stage 2: Strategic Use of Technology - 3/30/2017 1 Assignment
The first step is to incorporate the feedback you received on your Stage 1 assignment, making any
needed corrections or adjustments. For this assignment, you will add Section II of the Business Analysis
and System Recommendation (BA&SR) and identify and explain how the organization in the case study
can use technology for strategic purposes in the areas listed below. This analysis lays the ground work
for Section III – Strategic and Operational Outcomes of the BA&SR (Stage 3 assignment) which will
explain how technology can be used to support the strategic outcomes of the organization.
Using the case study, assignment instructions, Course Content readings, and external resources, develop
your Section II on Strategic Use of Technology. Approximate lengths for each section are provided as a
guideline; be sure to provide all pertinent information
As you review the case study, including the description of CIC as well as the "interviews" that are
documented, list opportunities for CIC to use technology for strategic purposes in the areas of: decision
making, communication, collaboration, relationships, structure, and competitive advantage. Keep in
mind, these are to be aligned to the business strategy and the organizational goals; the uses described in
this section should not be just automating manual processes. Begin with Section I (the Stage 1
assignment), making changes based on feedback you received and add Section II. Note: In addition to
the criteria for Stage 2, as indicated in the grading rubric, the incorporation of improvements based on
substantive feedback (more significant problems with content) from the previous stage will also be
evaluated.
Apply specific information from the case study to address each area listed below.
II. Strategic Use of Technology
A.
Decision-Making - In the Information Systems course module (included in the Week 4
Learning Resources), you were introduced to the information requirements of various
levels of the organization. First, insert an introductory opening sentence for this section.
Then, for each of the processes listed below, complete the table with the appropriate
level) and an example of a decision supported by the Hiring System to be made at that
level. (Provide an introductory sentence then copy the table and insert information
within.)
Role Level Example of Possible Decision
Supported by Hiring System. Senior/Executive Managers
(Decisions made by the CEO and the CFO at CIC
supported by the hiring system.)
Middle Managers
(Decisions made by the Director of HR and the
Manager of Recruiting supported by the hiring
system.)
Operational Managers
(Decisions made by the line managers in the
organization who are hiring for their projects
supported by the hiring system.) Stage 2: Strategic Use of Technology - 3/30/2017 2 B. Communication - Explain how a hiring system would improve internal and external
communications. (Paragraph of 4-5 sentences) C. Collaboration - Explain how a hiring system would improve collaboration internally within
CIC. (Paragraph of 4-5 sentences) D. Relationships - Explain how implementing an enterprise hiring system would foster
stronger relationships with applicants/potential employees. (Paragraph of 4-5 sentences) E. Structure - Explain how a system would improve the CIC hiring process by providing a
consistent structure for each participant to perform his/her part in the hiring process.
(Paragraph of 4-5 sentences) F. Competitive Advantage - Explain how and why CIC can use the new hiring system to
increase its competitive advantage. Your explanation should demonstrate your
understanding of what competitive advantage is as well as how improving the hiring
process will help achieve CIC’s competitive advantage. Include how CIC can use the type of
data/information that will be in the hiring system for strategic advantage. (Paragraph of 45 sentences) Formatting Your Assignment 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 ours. The third person is used to make the writing more objective by
taking the individual, the “self,” 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. Include Section I, revised according to any feedback received and add to it Section II.
Write a short concise paper: Use the recommendations provided in each area for length of
response. Content areas should be double spaced; table entries should be single-spaced. It’s
important to value quality over quantity. Section II should not exceed 4 pages.
Ensure that each of the tables is preceded by an introductory sentence that explains what is
contained in the table, so the reader understands why the table has been included.
Use at least two resources with APA formatted citation and reference. Use at least one external
reference and one from the course content.
Compare your work to the Grading Rubric below to be sure you have met content and quality
criteria.
Submit your paper as a Word document, or a document that can be read in Word.
Your submission should include your last name first in the filename:
Lastname_firstname_Stage_2 Stage 2: Strategic Use of Technology - 3/30/2017 3 GRADING RUBRIC: 90-100% 80-89% 70-79% 60-69% < 60% Far Above
Standards Above Standards Meets Standards Below Standards Well Below
Standards Decision- Making 11-12 Points 9-10 Points 8 Points 7 Points 0-6 Points Types of decisions
supported by the
system for each
of the three levels
of the
organization Identified
correctly and
fully, clearly and
logically
explained; are
derived from the
Case Study; and
demonstrate
sophisticated
analysis and
writing. Identified correctly
and clearly and
logically explained;
are derived from
the Case Study; and
demonstrate
analysis and
effective writing. Identified correctly
and explained; and
are derived from
the Case Study. Not all provided;
and/or are not
correct and/or not
derived from the
Case Study. Communication 11-12 Points 9-10 Points 8 Points 7 Points Selection of a
technology to
support
communication
and explanation
of how the
system will
support the
organization's
strategy. Clear, logical and
fully supported
using a
sophisticated
level of writing. Identified correctly
and clearly and
logically explained,
and demonstrates
analysis and
effective writing. Identified correctly
and explained. 11-12 Points 9-10 Points 8 Points 7 Points 0-6 Points Explanation is
clear, logical and
fully supported
using a
sophisticated
level of writing. Explanation is
logically explained,
and demonstrates
analysis and
effective writing. Explanation is
provided and
related to the Case
Study. Explanation is not
clear, logical
and/or supported. Explanation is not
covered, or little
effort is
demonstrated. 11-12 Points 9-10 Points 8-Points 7 Points 0-6 Points Clear, complete and
logical, and
demonstrates
analysis and
effective writing. Provided, may lack
specifics and/or
clear logic. Criteria Collaboration
Explanation of
how the system
will support the
organization’s
internal
collaboration
Relationships
The explanation
of how the
system would
foster stronger
relationships with
potential
employees Clear, complete
and logical, and
demonstrates
sophisticated
analysis and
writing. Stage 2: Strategic Use of Technology - 3/30/2017 Not provided
and/or not clear,
logical and/or
supported. Not complete,
clear, and/or
logical. Possible
Points
12 Very incomplete
or missing. 0-6 Points 12 Not included or
demonstrate little
effort. 12 12 Little or no
explanation
provided. 4 Structure
The explanation
of how the
system would
improve the
process by
providing a
structure
Competitive
Advantage
Explanation of
how the system
and its data can
be used for
competitive
advantage 11-12 Points
Clear, complete,
logical, derived
from the Case
Study, and
demonstrates
sophisticated
analysis and
writing.
11-12 Points
Complete and
accurate;
demonstrates
sophisticated
analysis and
writing. 9-10 Points 8 Points Clear and logical; is
derived from the
Case Study; and
demonstrates
analysis and
effective writing. Explanation is
provided, may lack
specifics and/or
clear logic. 9-10 Points 8 Points Complete and
accurate;
demonstrates
analysis and
effective writing. Explanation is
provided, may lack
specifics and/or
clear logic. 6-7 Points
Incorporation of
Feedback on
Previous Stage
Substantive
feedback related
to key content is
addressed and
previous sections
are improved Research
Two or more
sources--one
source from
within the IFSM
300 course
content and one
external (other
than the course
materials) 8 Points
Substantive
corrections very
effectively
incorporated to
reflect feedback
received on Stage
1. 9-10 Points
Required
resources are
incorporated and
used effectively.
Sources used are
relevant and
timely and
contribute
strongly to the
analysis.
References are
appropriately
incorporated and
cited using APA
style. Substantive
corrections
incorporated to
reflect feedback
received on Stage 1. 5 Points
Corrections
incorporated to
reflect feedback
received on Stage
1. May not have
addressed all key
points or
sufficiently
corrected. 7 Points
Incomplete or
inaccurate. 0-6 Points
Little or no
explanation
provided. 7 Points 0-6 Points Incomplete or
inaccurate. Missing or
extremely
incomplete or
inaccurate. 3-4 Points 0-2 Points Minimal
corrections made
based on feedback
received on Stage
1. Some
improvements still
needed. No corrections
made based on
feedback
received on Stage
1 and/or
incorrect changes
made. 8 Points 7 Points 6 Points 0-5 Points At least two sources
are incorporated
and are relevant
and somewhat
support the
analysis. References
are appropriately
incorporated and
cited using APA
style. Only one resource
is used and
properly
incorporated
and/or
reference(s) lack
correct APA style. A source may be
used, but is not
properly
incorporated or
used, and/or is not
effective or
appropriate;
and/or does not
follow APA style
for references and
citations. No course
content or
external research
incorporated; or
reference listed is
not cited within
the text. Stage 2: Strategic Use of Technology - 3/30/2017 12 12 8 10 5 Format 9-10 Points
Well organized
and easy to read.
Very few or no
errors in
sentence
structure,
grammar, and
spelling; doublespaced, written in
third person and
presented in a
professional
format. 8 Points
Effective
organization; has
few errors in
sentence structure,
grammar, and
spelling; doublespaced, written in
third person and
presented in a
professional format. 7 Points
Some
organization; may
have some errors
in sentence
structure,
grammar and
spelling. Report is
double spaced and
written in third
person. Stage 2: Strategic Use of Technology - 3/30/2017 6 Points
Not well
organized, and/or
contains several
grammar and/or
spelling errors;
and/or is not
double-spaced and
written in third
person. 0-5 Points
Extremely poorly
written, has
many grammar
and/or spelling
errors, or does
not convey the
information. 10 TOTAL Points
Possible 100 6

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