Assignment 1: Discussion—Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management
Business intelligence, knowledge management, and expert systems are powerful tools that allow corporations to analyze huge amounts of data that would typically go ignored in the past.
Using the readings for this module and the University online library resources, research how companies are using business intelligence, knowledge management, and expert systems.
Respond to the following:
Give reasons and examples in support of your responses.
Write your initial response in approximately 300 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources
Assignment 1 Grading Criteria |
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Explained whether the increase in data and computing power always benefits companies that employ the tools of business intelligence, knowledge management, and expert systems. |
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Listed and described the costs of the massive expansion of information available to managers and other business users. |
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Explained whether more data means better decisions in the corporation demonstrating analysis and research. |
Assignment 2: LASA 2—IT Strategic Planning
Using a company of your choice, determine the strategic business goals. Develop an IT strategy that aligns to the business goals. You can use the balanced scorecard approach or you can develop your own method for defining and aligning the IT strategy to the business strategy. You will need to cite at least two credible sources that will provide justification for your strategy or approach.
Finding a company: If you are employed, it is best for you to use your current place of employment so you can practically apply the concepts in this assignment. Alternatively, you can use a nonprofit organization or any other organization you may have ties or access to.
Your IT strategy should include:
As you develop your strategy, you may want to consider the following:
Understand the challenges. Improving processes and increasing efficiencies through IT implementation also requires behavioral and sometimes organizational change. With these changes come inherent challenges. Understanding and planning for those challenges will increase the chance of success in meeting the business goals.
Note: You will use the information from this assignment to develop an executive summary of your IT strategy in Module 7.
Write an 8–10-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria |
Maximum Points |
List specific business goals (minimum 2–3) for the next year or two. For each goal: explain the rationale of the goal, provide one objective, and explain what the company needs to do to achieve that goal. |
36 |
Explain how the IT strategies will provide a competitive advantage for the business. |
36 |
Align the IT strategies with business goals and objectives and provide a justification of how those strategies support business goals. |
36 |
Describe the structure of the organization including: |
36 |
Describe the current IT infrastructure. This should include hardware, software, network, and IT resources. |
36 |
Describe internal and external challenges IT faces in meeting the business needs. |
44 |
Describe risks IT might face when implementing change, including any ethical and/or social issues brought about by the implementation of the new system. |
48 |
Ensure academic writing, such as grammar, spelling, and attribution of sources, is appropriate. |
28 |
Total: |
300 |
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