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Information Systems Homework Help Assignment
Unit 4 [IT402: IT Consulting Skills]
Unit 4 Assignment: Time and Resource Management
Outcomes addressed in this activity: Unit Outcomes:
- Demonstrate organizational skills through the creation of a “living document” RACI chart.
- Analyze the dimensions of a decision.
- Explain the Naturalistic decision-making approach. Course Outcomes:
IT402-1: Examine consulting processes and techniques. Scenario There is a new company that needs quite a bit of technology help as they set up business selling tractor parts. For the first part of this week’s Assignment, choose the option below that suits your expertise best:
- You have been hired to build their website.
- You have been hired to develop their office network.
- You have been hired to create a program that tracks deliveries.
- You have been hired to create the company database. Assignment Instructions and Requirements Prepare an APA-formatted paper with the following content. Your Assignment does not require an abstract page, but does require a cover page and separate reference page. Part 1 Managing People: RACI Chart Choose just one of the scenario options above.
- Provide an appropriate paper subheading.
- Write an introductory statement to this section before presenting your diagram. Do not simply say you “chose scenario no. 3” — write as if the reader is unaware of the Assignment instructions.
- Develop a RACI chart for the project. o Use Excel. o Include conditional formatting to color-code (see the example in the Reading
resource document).
Unit 4 [IT402: IT Consulting Skills]
o Embed the Excel chart into your Word document. o Level of detail required:
- There must be at least 12 tasks. § Your team must have at least 5 members.
- Do not use sources for this part of the Assignment; this is to be developed from your understanding of RACI charts from the textbook reading and the Reading resource document.
Part 2 Analyzing A Decision After reading the assigned textbook chapters (in particular, “Dimensions of a Decision” in Chapter 10), explain a decision you made in the past or one made in your workplace. If possible, focus on a decision made about a technical issue.
- Provide an appropriate paper subheading.
- Explain the dimensions of this decision using the following list, with each presented in its own separate paragraph. Where appropriate, include comments about effectiveness or ramifications of actions taken.
o The decision’s significance o The people involved in the decision o Justification of the decision o Method(s) of informing others of the decision
- Minimum wording for this part of the Assignment is 120 words. Part 3 Research and Interpretation The textbook recommends the naturalistic decision-making approach. Perform research on the internet and find a suitable article that either explains this approach, promotes its value, or compares it to other approaches.
- Provide an appropriate paper subheading.
- Identify the article, and then summarize it. o Include an in-text citation to identify the summary’s source.
- In a separate paragraph, provide your own interpretation of the value of this approach.
- Minimum wording for this part of the Assignment is 120 words. Last Page Include a Reference page with an APA-formatted entry for the source you used in Part 3 above.
Unit 4 [IT402: IT Consulting Skills]
Notes:
- Subheadings should be short phrases that describe the content. Do not copy Assignment instructions or questions; doing so does not prove an understanding of main ideas.
Naming Your Assignment As you save this document, name it according to the following formula (using your own name, of course): IT402-Unit4-LastName-FirstName (example: IT402-Unit4-Greco-Buddy).
Challenge Levels Anyone up for a challenge? This course offers you the opportunity to go beyond the required course material. Two Challenge Levels are offered to supercharge your coursework: Student Whiz and Rock Star Professional. Challenge Levels are a great way for you to learn more about the topic, better improve your existing skills and abilities, and/or highlight how knowledgeable you are in the unit material. These levels do not count for additional points or guarantee a higher grade. Challenge Levels offer you an opportunity to stand out, learn more, and gain confidence. To start, follow the rubric and project instructions as you normally would. If you choose to try it, supplement your project with the challenge levels. Reach out to your instructor and do some research for resources. The “Student Whiz” level adds to the basic level, and the “Rock-Star Professional” level adds more challenges to the “Student Whiz” level. You must complete the “Student Whiz” level before you attempt the “Rock-Star Professional” level. If you start a challenge level, but it becomes too difficult to handle, please stick with the basic project instructions as found in the rubric to calculate your grade. Most importantly, have fun with it! Your Challenge Levels for this week: Student Expert Add another subheading and include a paragraph of at least 70 words about how the decision to avoid plagiarism is important, and what parts of the four dimensions are applied. Write only in your own words; do not use source materials, do not quote, and do not copy. Rock-Star Professional
Unit 4 [IT402: IT Consulting Skills]
Using the information you provided in your RACI chart, show the number of tasks per person in a bar chart, column chart, or pie chart created in Excel. Embed the chart in your paper directly after the RACI chart.
Assignment 4 grading rubric = 50 points
Assignment Requirement Points
Possible
Points Earned
- RACI Chart created in Excel using conditional formatting, embedded in the Word document. Adequate detail per the instructions and logical connections.
0–20
- The dimensions of a specific decision adequately explained and analyzed in terms of significance, people involved, justification, and communication. Minimum wording: 120.
0–15
- Research on the Naturalistic decision-making approach, with a summary written from a suitable academic source and interpretation following. Minimum wording: 120.
0–15
Total (Sum of all points)
0–50
Points deducted for spelling, grammar, and/or APA errors.
Adjusted total points
Characteristics of feminine societies:
- Dominant values are caring for others and maintenance of relationships
- People and warm relationships are important
- Men and women are both supposed to be tender and take care of relationships
- Work in order to live
- Stress on equality, solidarity and quality of work life
- Resolution of conflicts by compromise and negotiation
Individualism/Collectivism: “Individualism pertains to societies in which the ties between individuals are
loose: everyone is expected to look after himself or herself and his or her immediate family. Collectivism
as its opposite pertains to societies in which people from birth on are integrated into strong, cohesive
ingroups, which throughout people‟s lifetime continue to protect them in exchange for unquestioning
loyality.” (p. 51).
Characteristics of individualist societies:
- Individual interests prevail over collective interests
- Identity is based on the individual
- Employer-employee relationship is a contract that is supposed to be based on mutual advantages
- Hiring and promotion decisions are supposed to be based on skills and rules only
- Management is management of individuals
- Task prevails over relationship
Characterisitcs of collectivist societies:
- Loyalty for the ingroup (family)
- Identity is based on the social network to which one belongs
- Harmony should always be maintained and direct confrontations should be avoided
- Employer-employee relationship is perceived in moral terms, like a family link
- Hiring and promotion decisions take employees‟ ingroups into account
- Management is management of groups
- Relationship prevails over task
Source: Geert Hofstede, Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind, London, 1991.
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Exhibit 2
ASPECTS OF CULTURAL DIFFERENCES: ANGLO VERSUS ASIAN
Anglo Asian
– Individualism: “separated self” – Unique, personal space, goals, achievements
– Collectivism: “related self” – Group identity, group achievement &
rewards, group loyalty, “guanxi”
Low power distance (equality)
– Work allocation based on competence, rather than age
– Partnership is encouraged – Informal interactions – Empowerment is the key to growth
High power distance (hierarchy)
– Age/seniority is King! – Formal interactions – Do without asking – Empowerment regarded as a threat
Control
– Individuals take control – Free expressions – Disagreements and differences are not a threat
Harmony
– Be in harmony with others rather than show initiative or take charge
– Emphasis on politeness, respect and emotional restraint
– Difference maintains harmony; equality upsets harmony
Secular
– Keep your religion to yourself
Religious/spiritual
– In Muslim countries, workplace, ethics, codes of behavior and dress are guided by
Muslim religious teachings
– Time off during working hours for prayers for Muslims
Linear thinking (low context)
– Speech and argument patterns are linear – Ideas backed by explanations and examples – Concise – Hate waffling
Circular thinking (high context)
– Circling around the topic – Colorful and flowery language in India
Guilt
– Governed by own conscience and internal sense of right and wrong
Shame/Lose Face
– “What will others say?” – Group pressure to maintain group reputation – “Give face” — don‟t question your leader – “Lose face” — look bad when publicly
challenged
– “Save face” — don‟t own up your own mistakes
– “Gain face” — look good when praised in public
– “Thick face” — no shame, don‟t care – “Show face” — manager visits your home – “Got face” — speech, behavior, dress reflect
status in a family, business, or community
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Content (worth a maximum of 50% of the total points) |
Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. |
20 points out of 50: The essay illustrates poor understanding of the relevant material by failing to address or incorrectly addressing the relevant content; failing to identify or inaccurately explaining/defining key concepts/ideas; ignoring or incorrectly explaining key points/claims and the reasoning behind them; and/or incorrectly or inappropriately using terminology; and elements of the response are lacking. |
30 points out of 50: The essay illustrates a rudimentary understanding of the relevant material by mentioning but not full explaining the relevant content; identifying some of the key concepts/ideas though failing to fully or accurately explain many of them; using terminology, though sometimes inaccurately or inappropriately; and/or incorporating some key claims/points but failing to explain the reasoning behind them or doing so inaccurately. Elements of the required response may also be lacking. |
40 points out of 50: The essay illustrates solid understanding of the relevant material by correctly addressing most of the relevant content; identifying and explaining most of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology; explaining the reasoning behind most of the key points/claims; and/or where necessary or useful, substantiating some points with accurate examples. The answer is complete. |
50 points: The essay illustrates exemplary understanding of the relevant material by thoroughly and correctly addressing the relevant content; identifying and explaining all of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology explaining the reasoning behind key points/claims and substantiating, as necessary/useful, points with several accurate and illuminating examples. No aspects of the required answer are missing. |
Use of Sources (worth a maximum of 20% of the total points). |
Zero points: Student failed to include citations and/or references. Or the student failed to submit a final paper. |
5 out 20 points: Sources are seldom cited to support statements and/or format of citations are not recognizable as APA 6th Edition format. There are major errors in the formation of the references and citations. And/or there is a major reliance on highly questionable. The Student fails to provide an adequate synthesis of research collected for the paper. |
10 out 20 points: References to scholarly sources are occasionally given; many statements seem unsubstantiated. Frequent errors in APA 6th Edition format, leaving the reader confused about the source of the information. There are significant errors of the formation in the references and citations. And/or there is a significant use of highly questionable sources. |
15 out 20 points: Credible Scholarly sources are used effectively support claims and are, for the most part, clear and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition is used with only a few minor errors. There are minor errors in reference and/or citations. And/or there is some use of questionable sources. |
20 points: Credible scholarly sources are used to give compelling evidence to support claims and are clearly and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition format is used accurately and consistently. The student uses above the maximum required references in the development of the assignment. |
Grammar (worth maximum of 20% of total points) |
Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. |
5 points out of 20: The paper does not communicate ideas/points clearly due to inappropriate use of terminology and vague language; thoughts and sentences are disjointed or incomprehensible; organization lacking; and/or numerous grammatical, spelling/punctuation errors |
10 points out 20: The paper is often unclear and difficult to follow due to some inappropriate terminology and/or vague language; ideas may be fragmented, wandering and/or repetitive; poor organization; and/or some grammatical, spelling, punctuation errors |
15 points out of 20: The paper is mostly clear as a result of appropriate use of terminology and minimal vagueness; no tangents and no repetition; fairly good organization; almost perfect grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage. |
20 points: The paper is clear, concise, and a pleasure to read as a result of appropriate and precise use of terminology; total coherence of thoughts and presentation and logical organization; and the essay is error free. |
Structure of the Paper (worth 10% of total points) |
Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. |
3 points out of 10: Student needs to develop better formatting skills. The paper omits significant structural elements required for and APA 6th edition paper. Formatting of the paper has major flaws. The paper does not conform to APA 6th edition requirements whatsoever. |
5 points out of 10: Appearance of final paper demonstrates the student’s limited ability to format the paper. There are significant errors in formatting and/or the total omission of major components of an APA 6th edition paper. They can include the omission of the cover page, abstract, and page numbers. Additionally the page has major formatting issues with spacing or paragraph formation. Font size might not conform to size requirements. The student also significantly writes too large or too short of and paper |
7 points out of 10: Research paper presents an above-average use of formatting skills. The paper has slight errors within the paper. This can include small errors or omissions with the cover page, abstract, page number, and headers. There could be also slight formatting issues with the document spacing or the font Additionally the paper might slightly exceed or undershoot the specific number of required written pages for the assignment. |
10 points: Student provides a high-caliber, formatted paper. This includes an APA 6th edition cover page, abstract, page number, headers and is double spaced in 12’ Times Roman Font. Additionally, the paper conforms to the specific number of required written pages and neither goes over or under the specified length of the paper. |
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