Author: chris

Write a 350- to 700-word paper that addresses the following topics:

• Describe the Five Great Relationships.
• Explain how the  Ideal Person is to act.
• Summarize is the role of Confucianism in Chinese culture and society today.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Limit direct quotes to less than 10% of the total manuscript.

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Required Template:

Confucianism

The first paragraph of the manuscript is the formal introduction and should forecast the essay.  It consists of four key elements: a hook, thesis statement, supporting sentences, and a transition sentence.  The hook is designed to grab the reader’s attention.  For this assignment, it could be about the impact of Confucianism in modern culture.  Consider using statistics, a brief quote, or anecdote.  The thesis statement is one, declarative statement that reflects the main idea of the entire manuscript; it is the cornerstone of the paper, so give it careful thought.  Supporting sentences prepare the reader for the manuscript by identifying key points to be explored.  Avoid phrases such as, “This paper will discuss…”  A key to successful supporting sentences is to examine the outline of the paper and create two or three sentences that cluster these ideas in a fluid manner.  This paper has three key objectives.  The transition sentence is the hand off to the next paragraph.  For more details about the introduction, as well as an example, visit the Center for Writing Excellence > Tutorials & Guides > Essay Development [heading] > Guidelines for Writing Academic Essays > Organizing the Essay > Writing the Introduction.

Five Great Relationships

This section should describe the Five Great Relationships.  Identify each one, in one or two sentences explain what it is about and give an example.  Cite sources using APA.  The paragraph should be approximately 100 words.

Ideal Person

This section should explain how the Ideal Person should act.  Be sure to mention the junzi and what the qualities of the ideal person are.  Cite your source of information using APA.  The paragraph should be approximately 100 words.

Confucianism Today

The last section should summarize the role of Confucianism in Chinese current culture and society today.  Be sure to cite a source.  This section should be approximately 100 words.

Conclusion

The conclusion is a single paragraph that summarizes the paper much like the introduction prepared the reader.  Restate the thesis to remind the reader of the main idea.  Summarize the highlights, but do not introduce anything new.  End with some final thoughts or a pronouncement the leaves the reader pondering.

 

 

References

For this assignment, you need a minimum of five academic sources.  Your textbook is an excellent reference for starters.  Wikipedia, dictionaries, and encyclopedias are not appropriate academic sources and will not count toward the required minimum of five academic sources.

Notice that entries should be in hanging indent (the reverse of a typical paragraph indentation).  This template is already formatted for hanging indent.  Just click and type; the text will automatically wrap and reflect the correct indentation.

Consider using the Reference and Citation Generator at the Center for Writing Excellence.

Scripture or sacred text of any religion are not considered academic sources and therefore do not count as one of the required five sources.  In academic circles, they are considered literary sources, but not academic.

Resources: University Library, Electronic Reserve Readings, the Internet, or other resources to conduct research

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you explain the role of the brain in cognitive functions. As a part of your explanation, describe what Phineas Gage’s accident revealed about how brain areas support cognitive function.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

oseph Farms, Inc. is a small firm in the agricultural industry. They have asked you to help them complete the limited data they have gathered in an effort to enable effective decision-making. Some work can be done using MS Excel but it must be copied to an MS Word file for the final submission of this assignment. To assist Joseph Farms, Inc., respond to the following:

• Using MS Excel or a table in MS Word, complete Table-1 (Joseph Farms, Inc., Cost and Revenue Data).
  • Assume that the price is $165.
  • Assume the fixed costs are $125, at an output level of 1.
  • Assume that the data represents a firm in pure competition.
  • Show your calculations.
• Explain the MC=MR Rule.  Describe the market structures to which this rule applies.
• Create a chart to illustrate the data in Columns 9 and 10.
• Describe the profit maximizing (or loss minimizing) output for this firm.  Explain why or why not there is an economic profit?
• Explain why a firm in pure competition is considered to be a “price taker.”

(Assignment continues below Table-1.)

Table-1:  Joseph Farms, Inc., Cost and Revenue Data

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4	Column 5	Column 6	Column 7		Column 8	Column 9	Column 10	Column 11
Output Level	Price per unit	Total Fixed Cost	Total Variable Cost	Total Cost	Average Fixed Cost	Average Variable Cost		Average Total Cost	Marginal Cost	Marginal Revenue	Total Revenue
0			$             –		NA
1			$    113.00
2			$    213.00
3			$    300.00
4			$    375.00
5			$    463.00
6			$    563.00
7			$    675.00
8			$    813.00
9			$    975.00
10			$ 1,163.00

 

• Using the data in Table-1 (Joseph Farms, Inc., Cost and Revenue Data), complete Table-2 (Joseph Farms, Inc., Revenue/Profit/Loss Data). Show your calculations in summary form.
• Using the completed data in Table-2 (Joseph Farms, Inc., Revenue/Profit/Loss Data), Identify the break even output level for this firm.

Table-2: Joseph Farms, Inc., Revenue/Profit/Loss Data

Output Level	Price	Total Revenue	Total Costs from Table 1	Profit or Loss
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Save your MS Word file including your graphs or charts using the filename LastnameFirstInitial_M3A2 and submit it to the M3: Assignment 2 Dropbox by Wednesday, January 6, 2016.

Remember, quotations, paraphrases, and ideas you get from books, articles, or other sources of information should be cited using APA style. Help with citing sources can be found through the Academic Resources page under Course Home.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Accurately calculated cost data (total fixed, total, average fixed, average variable, average total, and marginal) and revenue data (marginal and total) for output level ranging from 1 to 10 in Table-1.  Showed calculations in summary form. Correctly assumed data represented a firm in pure competition. (40 points) Completed Table-1 as Microsoft Excel spreadsheet or Word table. (8 points)	48
Explained the MC=MR Rule. (12 points) Identified market structures the MC=MR Rule applies to.  (8 points) Explained why MC=MR Rule applies to these market structures.  (12 points)	32
Graphed all the data in column 9 of Table-1 (marginal cost) as curves in Microsoft Excel. (8 points) Graphed all the data in column 10 of Table-1 (marginal revenue) as curves in Microsoft Excel. (8 points)	16
Explained the profit maximizing (or loss minimizing) output for Joseph’s Farms, Inc. (14 points) Explained whether or not there is an economic profit for Joseph’s Farms, Inc. (14 points)	28
Explained why a firm in pure competition is considered to be a “price taker.”	28
Accurately calculated price, total revenue, and profit or loss data for output level ranging from 0 to 10 in Table-2 using data from Table-1. Showed calculations. (10 points) Completed Table-2 as Microsoft Excel spreadsheet or Word table. (2 points)	12
Accurately calculated the break-even output level (break-even point) for Joseph’s Farms, Inc. using data in Table-2.  Showed calculations.	16
Style (4 points): Tone, audience, and word choice. Usage and Mechanics (4 points): Grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. APA Elements (12 points): In text citations and references, paraphrasing, and appropriate use of quotations and other elements of

Need this assignment done-

there are 2 parts- one-

Complete the GUIDES template during Weeks 1-4 as you learn about the economic indicators. You can

 

 

find all required economic data at Trading Economics (http://www.tradingeconomics.com). TIP: To locate

 

 

 

economic indicators not found on the main landing page, click the “Indicators” drop down menu at the top

 

of the page to view the full list of available indicators.

 

 

Week 1:

 

 

 

• Complete section G (GDP & Growth) of the GUIDES template.

 

• Complete section U (Unemployment & Utilization) of the GUIDES template.

 

Week 2:

 

• Complete section I (Inflation & Interest rates) of the GUIDES template.

 

 

 

 

Week 3:

 

 

 

• Complete section D (Debt & Deficits) of the GUIDES template.

 

• Complete section E (External balances & Exchange rates) of the GUIDES template.

 

 

 

 

Week 4:

 

 

 

• Complete section S (Saving & Investment) of the GUIDES template.

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Part 2: Analysis Report (Week 4)

 

 

 

 

Analyze your research findings and develop a 3-4 page report for your supervisor. Include the following

 

information:

 

1. Describe the economic state of the country.

 

 

o Describe the overall economic health and trends.

 

o What are the specific indicators that drove your assessment of this country’s economic

 

 

 

condition?

 

 

o Which economic indicator(s) do you think is the most important when considering the impact

 

 

 

on your company’s division? Why?

 

2. Describe the current business cycle and its implications.

 

 

o What stage of the business cycle is the country in? What are the historical trends? (long-term

 

 

 

expansion, volatile cycles, etc.)

 

 

o What does this imply for the growth of your company?

 

o What stage of the business lifecycle is your company and industry in?

 

o How would you recommend positioning the company at the present time to monopolize on

 

 

 

current conditions? Would you change that positioning in the near future? (i.e. increase

 

investment to take advantage of low interest rates, use opportunity to source talent, etc.)

 

3. What specific economic indicators do you recommend continuing to monitor closely and why?

 

 

o What strategic insight will these indicators provide?

 

o How frequently do you need to monitor them for changes?

 

 

 

4. Informal bibliography

 

 

o Cite your data sources in a format appropriate for any business or academic setting.

 

 

 

Your assignment should follow these formatting requirements: and also it had to be written in the Professional format template atatched to this assignment.

 

• Typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12) with one-inch margins on all sides.

 

• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name,

 

course title, and date. The cover page and reference page are not included in the required page length.

 

Identify the basic types of information systems and describe their uses and benefits.
Within the Discussion Board area, write 2-3 paragraphs that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
In this Discussion Board, you are to identify and share with the class your chosen organization. Be sure to include the following:
•Describe how you see various systems being used by that organization. Include at least 3 different systems.
To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:
•What did you learn from your classmate’s posting?
•What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?
•What clarification do you need regarding the posting?
•What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates’ postings?

#2 Assignment Objectives
Describe how to select and organize computer system components to support organization objectives and needs.
As you start your investigation into an introduction to information technology (IT), you will take this opportunity in the first assignment to create the template for you to add your assignments each week. This first assignment will not only have you investigate systems, but also establish the framework for future submissions.
The assignments each week build upon the work and knowledge of previous weeks. You will create 1 single document that contains all of the weekly assignments, in separate sections, culminating with the final submission being a single document with all of the weekly assignments contained within.
You are responsible for adding each of these ongoing Individual Project assignments into your Key Assignment document that will contain all of the assignments completed during this course.
The template document should follow this format:
•Introduction to IT Document Shell
•Use Word
•Title Page ◦Course number and name
◦Project name
◦Student name
◦Date
•Table of Contents (TOC) ◦Use an autogenerated TOC.
◦Place it on a separate page.
◦It should be a maximum of 3 levels deep.
◦Be sure to update the fields of the TOC so it is up-to-date before submitting your project.
•Section Headings (create each heading on a new page with TBD as content except for sections listed under New Content below) ◦Section 1: Information Systems Overview ◾This section will be used to describe the organization and talk about information systems and the roles needed to support them.
◦Section 2: Information Systems Concepts ◾This section will focus on database management systems and networks.
◦Section 3: Business Information Systems ◾This section looks at data and systems that process data.
◦Section 4: System Development ◾This section will be used to look at the system development life cycle.
◦Section 5: Information Systems and Society ◾This section combines all previous sections and gives the opportunity to look at securing information systems.
New Content for Section 1: Information Systems Overview
•Describe an organization of your choice. You will use this organization as you focus on the concept of information systems.
•With all of the available choices and technology, describe how the organization goes about the process of choosing the information system.
•Discuss the job functions that are needed to support the intended information system used by the organization.
•You should provide at least 1-2 pages of discussion for this information.
•Name the document “YourName_IT190_IP1.doc.” .
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.
#3 Assignment Objectives
Identify the common functions performed by database management systems
Within the Discussion Board area, write 2-3 paragraphs that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

A database is a very important system in many organizations. You have been asked to participate in the selection of a new database management system (DBMS), and have been put in charge of setting up the new database. Click here for information on what a DBMS is. Click here for information on how to choose a DBMS. For this assignment, you must complete the following:
•List the steps that are needed to pick a proper DBMS.
•Once the database is set up, describe the separation between users and database administrators.
•Explain which specific DBMS is most appropriate for your chosen organization, and why.
To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:
•What did you learn from your classmate’s posting?
•What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?
•What clarification do you need regarding the posting?
•What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates’ postings?
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials

#4 Assignment Objectives
Identify and describe the components of a telecommunications system and network topologies.
For Information systems do not work or operate alone. Users connect to them, and in many instances, these systems communicate with each other. Your organization has chosen to review the network infrastructure that is currently in place. You may check LAN) and a Wide Area Network (WAN), and discuss which solution is most appropriate for your chosen organization.
•Describe Wi-Fi and telecommuting. What are the issues associated with allowing this technology to access the organization’s network?
•Do you see either as being applicable for your selected organization?
•You should provide at least 1-2 pages of discussion for this information.
•Name the document “YourName_IT190_IP2.doc.”
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.

Identify the basic types of information systems and describe their uses and benefits.
Within the Discussion Board area, write 2-3 paragraphs that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
In this Discussion Board, you are to identify and share with the class your chosen organization. Be sure to include the following:
•Describe how you see various systems being used by that organization. Include at least 3 different systems.
To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:
•What did you learn from your classmate’s posting?
•What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?
•What clarification do you need regarding the posting?
•What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates’ postings?

#2 Assignment Objectives
Describe how to select and organize computer system components to support organization objectives and needs.
As you start your investigation into an introduction to information technology (IT), you will take this opportunity in the first assignment to create the template for you to add your assignments each week. This first assignment will not only have you investigate systems, but also establish the framework for future submissions.
The assignments each week build upon the work and knowledge of previous weeks. You will create 1 single document that contains all of the weekly assignments, in separate sections, culminating with the final submission being a single document with all of the weekly assignments contained within.
You are responsible for adding each of these ongoing Individual Project assignments into your Key Assignment document that will contain all of the assignments completed during this course.
The template document should follow this format:
•Introduction to IT Document Shell
•Use Word
•Title Page ◦Course number and name
◦Project name
◦Student name
◦Date
•Table of Contents (TOC) ◦Use an autogenerated TOC.
◦Place it on a separate page.
◦It should be a maximum of 3 levels deep.
◦Be sure to update the fields of the TOC so it is up-to-date before submitting your project.
•Section Headings (create each heading on a new page with TBD as content except for sections listed under New Content below) ◦Section 1: Information Systems Overview ◾This section will be used to describe the organization and talk about information systems and the roles needed to support them.
◦Section 2: Information Systems Concepts ◾This section will focus on database management systems and networks.
◦Section 3: Business Information Systems ◾This section looks at data and systems that process data.
◦Section 4: System Development ◾This section will be used to look at the system development life cycle.
◦Section 5: Information Systems and Society ◾This section combines all previous sections and gives the opportunity to look at securing information systems.
New Content for Section 1: Information Systems Overview
•Describe an organization of your choice. You will use this organization as you focus on the concept of information systems.
•With all of the available choices and technology, describe how the organization goes about the process of choosing the information system.
•Discuss the job functions that are needed to support the intended information system used by the organization.
•You should provide at least 1-2 pages of discussion for this information.
•Name the document “YourName_IT190_IP1.doc.” .
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.
#3 Assignment Objectives
Identify the common functions performed by database management systems
Within the Discussion Board area, write 2-3 paragraphs that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

A database is a very important system in many organizations. You have been asked to participate in the selection of a new database management system (DBMS), and have been put in charge of setting up the new database. Click here for information on what a DBMS is. Click here for information on how to choose a DBMS. For this assignment, you must complete the following:
•List the steps that are needed to pick a proper DBMS.
•Once the database is set up, describe the separation between users and database administrators.
•Explain which specific DBMS is most appropriate for your chosen organization, and why.
To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:
•What did you learn from your classmate’s posting?
•What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?
•What clarification do you need regarding the posting?
•What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates’ postings?
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials

#4 Assignment Objectives
Identify and describe the components of a telecommunications system and network topologies.
For Information systems do not work or operate alone. Users connect to them, and in many instances, these systems communicate with each other. Your organization has chosen to review the network infrastructure that is currently in place. You may check LAN) and a Wide Area Network (WAN), and discuss which solution is most appropriate for your chosen organization.
•Describe Wi-Fi and telecommuting. What are the issues associated with allowing this technology to access the organization’s network?
•Do you see either as being applicable for your selected organization?
•You should provide at least 1-2 pages of discussion for this information.
•Name the document “YourName_IT190_IP2.doc.”
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.

Assignment 1: Discussion—Techniques and Tools for Managing the Data

You have explored many options for managing data as well as its importance to the overall health of an organization in making well-informed decisions. Many organizations feel that they have to utilize powerful and expensive solutions, but there are also cheaper alternatives. For example, MS Excel can be a great tool to manage data and identify answers to any questions. Thus, whether your organization is big or small, all the tools need to be evaluated to determine the one that will work best, not only in managing the data but also in lowering the overall cost. Managing cost is important, as you do not want to implement a solution that will bankrupt the organization; that, in itself, is an ill-informed decision.

Using the Argosy University online library resources and the Internet, research tools and techniques of managing data.

Respond to the following:

What would be some of the mistakes or consequences of not investigating the costs associated with the organization’s information systems (data collection) choice? Besides going bankrupt, what other effects could it have on the organization? Could it lead to bad decision making? Explain.
What systems does your organization utilize, either as a whole or per department? Is this solution effective? Why or why not? Is there a solution that would be more effective? If not, explain why.
With the various solutions available today, which one do you think would work best for you? Meaning, which of these solutions (such as MS Excel or a decision-support system) would work best on the following criteria:
Ease of use
Interpretation of data
Sharing of data
Often, we think of business analytics as only for businesses. However, can any of these tools be used for personal decision making? Provide some examples of how you could utilize these tools.

Write your initial response in 300–500 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

Assignment 2: LASA 2—Business Analytics Implementation Plan Part 2

You began writing your business analytics implementation plan in Module 3. In addition, you already have gained information about the various technological solutions discussed in the previous modules. In this assignment, you will now address ways to implement the plan along with any associated costs, as this will complete the proposal for management to make their decision.

Description of LASA

In this assignment, you will amend your existing business analytics implementation plan developed in Module 3. You will amend the existing proposal to discuss the importance of managing information systems, describe the techniques and tools used to manage the data, and explain how utilizing technology can help the organization.

Scenario

You have been hired as a business analyst for a well-known design firm. Currently, they utilize technology for their day-to-day operations but not to analyze data that could help with making business decisions. Your task is to convince management that the usage of business analytics would be a great benefit to the business and it would help the business to make well-informed decisions and thus action plans that would align with the business’s strategic planning.

The firm currently has technology in place but does not have any connected systems. The databases are all independent of each other but they do utilize a client/server environment. The firm currently has one location but is looking to add a second location in another part of the state but is unsure about whether it would be beneficial to the firm.

**The firm liked your implementation plan but have questions about how they will manage the data and how data driven decision making can help the organization versus just being an additional expense for the organization (cost of new equipment or resources).

Instructions

Using the Argosy University online library resources and the Internet, research business analytics implementation plans, especially methods of developing a rationale in support of implementation. Select at least 6 scholarly sources for use in this assignment.

Amend your existing proposal addressing the importance of Management Information Systems and managing the data for the organization.

Objectives of proposals:

Revise the previous proposal based upon the comments from your instructor.
Explain the importance of MIS in relation to data-driven decisions.
Describe the techniques and tools that can be utilized to manage the data. Include at least 2 effective techniques and 3 effective tools.
Explain how the techniques and tools can be utilized to present data to management and other organizational decision makers. Be sure to include at least 3 innovative examples that follow current best practices for managing data.
Explain to management how the data can add value to the business in day-to-day operations as well as long-term strategic planning. Use examples to further demonstrate how value is added to an existing organization.

Write the paper from the perspective that it will be presented to the firm’s management team as you are trying to persuade them to utilize business analytics for data-driven decision making.

The paper should contain:

Cover Page (update date)
Table of Contents (auto-generated by Microsoft Word and updated)
Introduction
Implementation Plan (5–6 pages of content revised as per instructor feedback)
Management Information Systems Section: (5–6 pages of new content)
Importance of MIS
Techniques and Tools Utilized Along with examples
Added Value to Organization
Conclusion
References

Utilize at least 6 scholarly sources in support of your recommendations.

Make sure you write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in appropriate and accurate representation and attribution of sources; display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Submit a 10–-page report in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

Assignment 1: Discussion—Techniques and Tools for Managing the Data

You have explored many options for managing data as well as its importance to the overall health of an organization in making well-informed decisions. Many organizations feel that they have to utilize powerful and expensive solutions, but there are also cheaper alternatives. For example, MS Excel can be a great tool to manage data and identify answers to any questions. Thus, whether your organization is big or small, all the tools need to be evaluated to determine the one that will work best, not only in managing the data but also in lowering the overall cost. Managing cost is important, as you do not want to implement a solution that will bankrupt the organization; that, in itself, is an ill-informed decision.

Using the Argosy University online library resources and the Internet, research tools and techniques of managing data.

Respond to the following:

• What would be some of the mistakes or consequences of not investigating the costs associated with the organization’s information systems (data collection) choice? Besides going bankrupt, what other effects could it have on the organization? Could it lead to bad decision making? Explain.
• What systems does your organization utilize, either as a whole or per department? Is this solution effective? Why or why not? Is there a solution that would be more effective? If not, explain why.
• With the various solutions available today, which one do you think would work best for you? Meaning, which of these solutions (such as MS Excel or a decision-support system)  would work best on the following criteria:
  • Ease of use
  • Interpretation of data
  • Sharing of data
• Often, we think of business analytics as only for businesses. However, can any of these tools be used for personal decision making? Provide some examples of how you could utilize these tools.

Write your initial response in 300–500 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

Assignment 2: LASA 2—Business Analytics Implementation Plan Part 2

You began writing your business analytics implementation plan in Module 3. In addition, you already have gained information about the various technological solutions discussed in the previous modules. In this assignment, you will now address ways to implement the plan along with any associated costs, as this will complete the proposal for management to make their decision.

Description of LASA

In this assignment, you will amend your existing business analytics implementation plan developed in Module 3. You will amend the existing proposal to discuss the importance of managing information systems, describe the techniques and tools used to manage the data, and explain how utilizing technology can help the organization.

Scenario

You have been hired as a business analyst for a well-known design firm. Currently, they utilize technology for their day-to-day operations but not to analyze data that could help with making business decisions. Your task is to convince management that the usage of business analytics would be a great benefit to the business and it would help the business to make well-informed decisions and thus action plans that would align with the business’s strategic planning.

The firm currently has technology in place but does not have any connected systems. The databases are all independent of each other but they do utilize a client/server environment. The firm currently has one location but is looking to add a second location in another part of the state but is unsure about whether it would be beneficial to the firm.

**The firm liked your implementation plan but have questions about how they will manage the data and how data driven decision making can help the organization versus just being an additional expense for the organization (cost of new equipment or resources).

Instructions

Using the Argosy University online library resources and the Internet, research business analytics implementation plans, especially methods of developing a rationale in support of implementation. Select at least 6 scholarly sources for use in this assignment.

Amend your existing proposal addressing the importance of Management Information Systems and managing the data for the organization.

Objectives of proposals:

1. Revise the previous proposal based upon the comments from your instructor.
2. Explain the importance of MIS in relation to data-driven decisions.
3. Describe the techniques and tools that can be utilized to manage the data. Include at least 2 effective techniques and 3 effective tools.
4. Explain how the techniques and tools can be utilized to present data to management and other organizational decision makers. Be sure to include at least 3 innovative examples that follow current best practices for managing data.
5. Explain to management how the data can add value to the business in day-to-day operations as well as long-term strategic planning. Use examples to further demonstrate how value is added to an existing organization.

Write the paper from the perspective that it will be presented to the firm’s management team as you are trying to persuade them to utilize business analytics for data-driven decision making.

The paper should contain:

• Cover Page (update date)
• Table of Contents (auto-generated by Microsoft Word and updated)
• Introduction
• Implementation Plan (5–6 pages of content revised as per instructor feedback)
• Management Information Systems Section: (5–6 pages of new content)
  • Importance of MIS
  • Techniques and Tools Utilized Along with examples
  • Added Value to Organization
• Conclusion
• References

Utilize at least 6 scholarly sources in support of your recommendations.

Make sure you write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in appropriate and accurate representation and attribution of sources; display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Submit a 10–-page report in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

Assignment 1: Discussion—Techniques and Tools for Managing the Data

You have explored many options for managing data as well as its importance to the overall health of an organization in making well-informed decisions. Many organizations feel that they have to utilize powerful and expensive solutions, but there are also cheaper alternatives. For example, MS Excel can be a great tool to manage data and identify answers to any questions. Thus, whether your organization is big or small, all the tools need to be evaluated to determine the one that will work best, not only in managing the data but also in lowering the overall cost. Managing cost is important, as you do not want to implement a solution that will bankrupt the organization; that, in itself, is an ill-informed decision.

Using the Argosy University online library resources and the Internet, research tools and techniques of managing data.

Respond to the following:

• What would be some of the mistakes or consequences of not investigating the costs associated with the organization’s information systems (data collection) choice? Besides going bankrupt, what other effects could it have on the organization? Could it lead to bad decision making? Explain.
• What systems does your organization utilize, either as a whole or per department? Is this solution effective? Why or why not? Is there a solution that would be more effective? If not, explain why.
• With the various solutions available today, which one do you think would work best for you? Meaning, which of these solutions (such as MS Excel or a decision-support system)  would work best on the following criteria:
  • Ease of use
  • Interpretation of data
  • Sharing of data
• Often, we think of business analytics as only for businesses. However, can any of these tools be used for personal decision making? Provide some examples of how you could utilize these tools.

Write your initial response in 300–500 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

Assignment 2: LASA 2—Business Analytics Implementation Plan Part 2

You began writing your business analytics implementation plan in Module 3. In addition, you already have gained information about the various technological solutions discussed in the previous modules. In this assignment, you will now address ways to implement the plan along with any associated costs, as this will complete the proposal for management to make their decision.

Description of LASA

In this assignment, you will amend your existing business analytics implementation plan developed in Module 3. You will amend the existing proposal to discuss the importance of managing information systems, describe the techniques and tools used to manage the data, and explain how utilizing technology can help the organization.

Scenario

You have been hired as a business analyst for a well-known design firm. Currently, they utilize technology for their day-to-day operations but not to analyze data that could help with making business decisions. Your task is to convince management that the usage of business analytics would be a great benefit to the business and it would help the business to make well-informed decisions and thus action plans that would align with the business’s strategic planning.

The firm currently has technology in place but does not have any connected systems. The databases are all independent of each other but they do utilize a client/server environment. The firm currently has one location but is looking to add a second location in another part of the state but is unsure about whether it would be beneficial to the firm.

**The firm liked your implementation plan but have questions about how they will manage the data and how data driven decision making can help the organization versus just being an additional expense for the organization (cost of new equipment or resources).

Instructions

Using the Argosy University online library resources and the Internet, research business analytics implementation plans, especially methods of developing a rationale in support of implementation. Select at least 6 scholarly sources for use in this assignment.

Amend your existing proposal addressing the importance of Management Information Systems and managing the data for the organization.

Objectives of proposals:

1. Revise the previous proposal based upon the comments from your instructor.
2. Explain the importance of MIS in relation to data-driven decisions.
3. Describe the techniques and tools that can be utilized to manage the data. Include at least 2 effective techniques and 3 effective tools.
4. Explain how the techniques and tools can be utilized to present data to management and other organizational decision makers. Be sure to include at least 3 innovative examples that follow current best practices for managing data.
5. Explain to management how the data can add value to the business in day-to-day operations as well as long-term strategic planning. Use examples to further demonstrate how value is added to an existing organization.

Write the paper from the perspective that it will be presented to the firm’s management team as you are trying to persuade them to utilize business analytics for data-driven decision making.

The paper should contain:

• Cover Page (update date)
• Table of Contents (auto-generated by Microsoft Word and updated)
• Introduction
• Implementation Plan (5–6 pages of content revised as per instructor feedback)
• Management Information Systems Section: (5–6 pages of new content)
  • Importance of MIS
  • Techniques and Tools Utilized Along with examples
  • Added Value to Organization
• Conclusion
• References

Utilize at least 6 scholarly sources in support of your recommendations.

Make sure you write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in appropriate and accurate representation and attribution of sources; display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Submit a 10–-page report in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

Review each of the following video cases:

• Health IT Success Story: Portal Enhances Patient-Centered Preventative Care  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9knYwhbuss&feature=share&list=PLgYydErB9VCc_Wc804kKCEtK4tjpU3kc3 )
• Health IT Success Story: Using IT to Fight Care Fragmentation  ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP4iRjCMsk8&list=PLgYydErB9VCc_Wc804kKCEtK4tjpU3kc3 )
• Health IT Success: Quality Measures for Interoperable Electronic Health Records  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP4iRjCMsk8&list=PLgYydErB9VCc_Wc804kKCEtK4tjpU3kc3 )

 

Select one of these cases and address the following questions in your paper:

• Analyze the part the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) plays in health care information systems acquisition.
• Address the major concerns, and provide alternatives to alleviate these concerns.
• Analyze whether or not value was added to health care information systems through acquisition.
• Analyze how the system might advance or devalue patient care delivery.
• Explain whether or not the current system can or should be maintained.
• Explain what the literature states about this type of implementation/acquisition.
• Explain who the gatekeeper(s) are in this type of acquisition.
• Describe how cost is impacted with this system.
• Describe the initial reaction to the system implementation/acquisition.
• Describe whether or not the quality implementation/acquisition impacts your chosen topic for your Final Proposal and Final Presentation. This response needs to be one paragraph in length.

The Case Analysis:

1. Must be three to four pages in length (excluding title and reference pages), double-spaced and formatted according to APA style
2. Must include a title page with the following:
   • Title of paper
   • Student’s name
   • Course name and number
   • Instructor’s name
   • Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6. Must use at least three scholarly sources,
7. Must document all sources in APA style,
8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style