General For the case assignment, you will investigate the firm’s problem(s) as they relate to Information Systems and prepare a written paper for the case. The individual case must be completed
Please read the instructions, and use the following case study for analysis. Click on the URL Link and sign in using your NSU credentials.
Naidoo, R. (2020). Building a Critical Mass of Users for Digital Healthcare Promotion Programs: A Teaching Case. Journal of Cases on Information Technology, 22(4), 44+. URL LinkLinks to an external site..
Building-a-Critical-Mass-of-Users-for-Digital-Healthcare-Promotion-Programs_-A-Teaching.pdf Download Building-a-Critical-Mass-of-Users-for-Digital-Healthcare-Promotion-Programs_-A-Teaching.pdf
Individual Case Report
Individual Case Report
Each student will review the case description (provided in Canvas) and perform related online research. A case report will be prepared which analyzes the case and addresses specific questions.
General
For the case assignment, you will investigate the firm’s problem(s) as they relate to Information Systems and prepare a written paper for the case. The individual case must be completed by each student and submitted for grade by the due date listed in the course schedule. The individual case assignments are noted on Blackboard under Upload Assignments.
The case analysis and discussion needs to address the main issues in the case related to information systems. Assume you are a consulting group and are giving advice to the CIO and other senior IS managers and they are the audience for your analysis report. Read the rubric carefully and make sure you understand the requirements for “exemplary performance”.
Format:
· The report should be up to 5 pages using Times New Roman font size 12, double or 1.5 spaced in MS Word format.
· Use appropriate 1-inch margins, headings and sub-headings to correspond to the sections mentioned below
· DO NOT leave any blank lines between sections, paragraphs or headings
· Use the following naming convention for your document: (Last name)(First initial)(IndCase) (Example: GudiAIndCase.docx where docx is the MS Word extension).
Sections:
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Earning maximum
points in each box in ‘PROFICIENT’ column and / or points in columns to the
right of ‘PROFICIENT’ meets standard. |
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Performance Criteria |
Basic
(2
pt)* |
Developing (3.25 pts)* |
Proficient
(4.0 pts)* |
Accomplished (4.5 pts)* |
Exemplary
(5 pts)* |
Score |
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Identifies and describes problem/s effectively |
Does not state problem(s) or identify symptoms, critical
factors and current state in Background discussion. |
Somewhat states problem(s) in multiple sentences. May
identify symptoms, critical factors and current state in Background
discussion. |
States problem(s) in multiple sentences. Identifies
symptoms, critical factors and current state in Background discussion. |
States problem(s) clearly in one sentence.
Identifies symptoms, critical factors and current state in Background
discussion. |
States problem(s) clearly and concisely in one sentence.
Effectively and completely identifies symptoms, critical factors and current
state in Background discussion. |
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Applies Information Systems management models |
Does not apply IS models, course content, and outside
research to support position. |
Applies some IS models, course content, and outside
research to support position. |
Applies IS models, course content, and outside research to
support position. |
Applies most IS models, course content, and outside
research to support position. |
Completely and effectively applies IS models, course
content, and outside research to support position. |
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Analyzes case, and recommends actions |
Does not discuss options and/or implications and
tradeoffs. May not support position with research. |
Somewhat discusses options, implications and
tradeoffs logically. Some research supports position. |
Discusses options, implications and tradeoffs logically.
Supports position with research. Flows smoothly into Recommendations |
Discusses most options, implications and tradeoffs
logically. Position well- supported with research. Flows smoothly into
Recommendations |
Completely and effectively discusses options, implications
and tradeoffs logically. Fully supports position with research. Flows
smoothly into Recommendations. |
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Uses effective writing organization and format |
Does not communicate in clear, logical, and grammatically
correct language. Does not use primary research sources and/or incorrect APA
format. |
Communicates in ambiguous, and/or and grammatically
incorrect language. Uses marginal primary research sources and/or partially
correct APA format. |
Communicates in clear, logical, and grammatically correct
language. Uses adequate primary research sources and correct APA format. |
Communicates in exceptionally clear, logical, and
grammatically correct language. Uses substantial research sources and correct
APA format. |
Communicates in exceptionally clear, logical, and
grammatically correct language. Uses significant primary research sources (at
least 3 excluding textbook) and correct APA format. |
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OVERALL GRADE (20
total possible points)*: |
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· Executive summary – a couple of short paragraphs which summarize the remainder of the report
· Background – use this section to lead in to your Problem Statement; identify symptoms, critical factors and the current state
· Problem Statement – a succinct statement of the problem/dilemma/issue, preferably in a single declarative sentence; be careful to identify the real problem and not the symptoms of the problem
· Analysis – apply models, course content, and outside research to support your position; logically discuss options, implications and tradeoffs
· Recommendations and Conclusions – these should be your recommendations regarding how the organization should deal with the problem; they should be fully supported by the Analysis section
· Appendices – References and Charts – does not count towards the 5 pages
Citations must be referenced according to APA style.
Appropriate references: This is a library research paper and you must use at least 3 different sources, not including textbooks. These sources should be company websites, industry sources, journal articles, periodicals, such as the Wall Street Journal, Business Week, and so on, and governmental sources such as the SEC. Wikipedia and other similar sources are not to be used in this course.
