MGT497.Week5.Assignment1

Description:


Total Possible Score: 15.00

Develops a metric for analyzing the type of platform or portfolio needed.

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Exceptionally detailed in developing key questions managers should be asked in the following areas : economic, political-legal, social-cultural, and technology specifically as it relates to MTI.  Thoroughly constructs the types of metrics most appropriate for answering the questions developed. Determines the time frame and provides supporting rationale on how the timeframe influences the questions asked.

Proficient - Sufficiently detailed in developing key questions managers should be asked  in the following  areas:  economic, political-legal, social-cultural, and technology specifically as it relates to MTI.   Sufficiently develops the types of metrics most appropriate for answering the questions developed. Determines the time frame and provides supporting rationale on how the timeframe influences the questions asked.

Basic - Adequately develops the key questions managers should be askedin the following  areas:  economic, political-legal, social-cultural, and technology specifically as it relates to MTI.   Insufficient development of the metrics that are appropriate for answering the questions The time frame  has minimal supporting rationale.

Below Expectations - Lacks clarity and focus of the development of the key questions managers should be asked in   is the following areas:  economic, political-legal, social-cultural, and technology specifically as it relates to MTI.   Fails to develop metrics most appropriate for answering the questions The time frame lacks supporting rationale.

Non-Performance - The development of a metric is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Apply the process model (risk assessment, decision analysis, options, current position) and relate the processes to internal innovation and obtaining technology. Evaluate the effect each strategy will have on organizational structure and processes.

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Exceptional application of the process model: risk assessment, decision analysis, options, and current position evaluating the relation to internal innovation and obtaining technology.  Provides clear and concise supporting rationale of how each strategy will impact the organizational structure.  Evaluates the differences of issues to be addressed between being internally or externally focused.

Proficient - Reasonable application of the  process model: risk assessment, decision analysis, options, and current position evaluating the relation to internal innovation and obtaining technology.  Provides focused supporting rationale of how each strategy will impact the organizational structure.  Evaluates the differences of issues to be addressed between being internally or externally focused.

Basic - Application is minimal of the  process model: risk assessment, decision analysis, options, and current position evaluating the relation to internal innovation and obtaining technology.  Isn’t sufficiently detailed in the supporting rationale of how each strategy will impact the organizational structure. The differences of issues to be addressed is unclear.

Below Expectations - Lacks clarity and focus of application regarding the process model: risk assessment, decision analysis, options, and current position evaluating the relation to internal innovation and obtaining technology.  Lacks supporting rationale of how each strategy will impact the organizational structure. The differences of issues to be addressed between being internally or externally focused is  unclear.

Non-Performance - The application of the process model  is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Compose an executive summary for the Strategic Information Technology Plan.

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Development of Executive Summary is exceptionally well written and concise,  capturing critical points of the entire plan Effectively utilizes proper business writing.

Proficient - Development of Executive Summary is clear and concise, capturing most of the critical points of the plan. Sufficiently utilizes proper business writing.

Basic - Development of Executive Summary is minimal capturing few of the critical points of the plan. Does not represent proper business writing.

Below Expectations - Lacks appropriate development of Executive Summary does not capture any critical points of the plan. Does not represent proper business writing.

Non-Performance - The composure of the executive summary  is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Synthesize audit exercises together into one cohesive report to form the Strategic Technology Plan.

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Effectively synthesizes all sections of the audit exercises together to form the Strategic Information Technology Plan for an Organization.

Proficient - Sufficiently synethesizes all sections of the audit exercises together to form the Strategic Information Technology Plan for an Organization.

Basic - Somewhat synthesizes most sections of the audit exercises together to form the Strategic Information Technology Plan for an Organization.

Below Expectations - Lacks synthesis of the sections of the audit exercises together to form the Strategic Information Technology Plan for an Organization.

Non-Performance - The synthesis of the audit exercises  is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Context of and Purpose for Writing

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Demonstrates methodical  application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand.

Proficient - Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand.

Basic - Demonstrates a basic understanding  of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident, but may not be integrated throughout the written work.

Below Expectations - Organization and presentation of content is extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension or syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader. 

Non-Performance - The assignment is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Explanation of Issues

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for full understanding. 

Proficient - Clearly explains in details the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding. 

Basic - Briefly recognizes  the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations - Briefly recognizes the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


APA Formatting

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper, however, layout contains a few minor errors.

Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper.  Layout does not meet all APA requirements.

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting.  There are frequent errors making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Page Requirement

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - The paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description. 

Proficient - The paper closely meets the page requirements predetermined in the assignment description.

Basic - The paper meets over half of the page requirement.

Below Expectations - A fraction of the page requirement is completed.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Resource Requirement

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Provides ample resources and uses the correct amount of sources from the specified search agent.

Proficient - Provides the approximate number of sources, while using some of the correct search agents specified in the assignment instructions.

Basic - Provides over half of the  sources required in the assignment instructions. 

Below Expectations - Barely provides adequate resources and unable to include sources from specified search agent.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.