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Description Question 1: Assigned Readings: Chapter 1. What Does It Mean to Be a Leader? Chapter 2. Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships. Initial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in each assigned textbook chapter.Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion. Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions: For this assignment, watch the video titled "Seth Godin – Leadership vs. Management - What it Means to Make a Difference," published by Nordic Business Forum. In the video, renowned marketing and leadership author Seth Godin explores the distinctions between leadership and management, emphasizing the growing need for more leaders in today’s rapidly evolving world. He discusses how management focuses on maintaining order, efficiency, and productivity, while leadership involves driving change, solving novel problems, and inspiring innovation. Your Task: Provide a brief synopsis of Seth Godin's key points regarding the differences between leadership and management. Highlight his views on the roles of leaders in inspiring change and innovation, compared to the focus of managers on maintaining order and consistency. After summarizing these distinctions, reflect on how these roles complement or conflict with each other in the workplace. Discuss a scenario where an organization struggled or thrived in balancing these approaches, and consider what strategies leaders and managers can use to align their efforts effectively. In your response, explore how cultivating skills like creativity, empathy, and decision-making can help bridge the gap between leadership and management to achieve organizational success. [Your post must be substantive and demonstrate insight gained from the course material. Postings must be in the student's own words - do not provide quotes!] [Your initial post should be at least 450+ words and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced). Post the actual body of your paper in the discussion thread then attach a Word version of the paper for APA review] Submitting the Initial Posting:Your initial posting should be completed by Thursday, 11:59 p.m. EST. Response to Other Student Postings: Respond substantively to the post of at least two peers, by Friday, 11:59 p.m. EST. A peer response such as “I agree with her,” or “I liked what he said about that” or similar comments are not considered substantive and will not be counted for course credit. [Continue the discussion through Sunday,11:59 p.m. EST by highlighting differences between your postings and your colleagues' postings. Provide additional insights or alternative perspectives] Evaluation of posts and responses: Your initial posts and peer responses will be evaluated on the basis of the kind of critical thinking and engagement displayed. The grading rubric evaluates the content based on seven areas: Content Knowledge & Structure, Critical Thinking, Clarity & Effective Communication, Integration of Knowledge & Articles, Presentation, Writing Mechanics, and Response to Other Students. Question 2: The Rushmore Plan Kelly Dakota was recognized by associates and competitors as a woman on a mission. One of four members of the design team for a large chair manufacturing corporation, Dakota’s obsession with the creation of comfortable seating dated to a childhood back injury and a lifetime of pain. She recognized, more than most in the industry, the importance of designing chairs that offered some relief to those suffering from debilitating back, hip, and neck pain as well as helping people of all ages to avoid problems with proper posture. In her early days with the company the staff jokingly called her approach the Rushmore Plan, after America’s Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. Like someone fighting to save the world, Kelly Dakota brought passion and a creative intensity to design meetings as if each drawing, each design tweak would change civilization as we knew it. Single and with no apparent family or friendship ties, Dakota was married to her work. She seemed to thrive on 70-hour work weeks, although as a salaried manager, she received no overtime pay. Even her “down time” at meals or on weekends was spent sketching, studying the latest in ergonomics, or reconnoitering each design adjustment by competitors. “When you visit a furniture store, you fully expect to see Dakota skulking about, checking to see what the competition is offering,” says fellow team member John Craddock. “We all laugh about it. The woman brings—actually brings—chairs to meetings and tears them apart to show us some miniscule discovery.” This obsession with chairs, pain, and gravity, and one-upping the competition has made Dakota a valuable employee and earned her a reputation in the industry for creative design. Not since Peter Opsvik’s Gravity Balans ergonomic chair of the 1970s has anyone made such an impact on the industry. The effect of Dakota’s work on company profits is undeniable. The intense competition with imported furniture makes her more valuable in the eyes of top executives. The fact that competitors are chomping at the bit to lure her away is also undeniable. But the Rushmore Plan comes at a price. Over the 15 years she has worked with the company, 5 as leader of the design group, there has been a constant turnover within the design group as frustrated workers leave the company to “get away from Dakota.” “Anything you could learn from this brilliant and dedicated woman is destroyed by her cold, calculating attitude,” Craddock complains. “I came to this company excited about the chance to work with her. But any knowledge she possesses is carefully guarded. Her design ideas are perfect in her mind, while ours are picked apart. We all swear she has listening devices scattered around everywhere, because if the rest of the team huddles in some corner of the world to discuss a design idea, Voila! She walks into the next meeting with our idea. Once when she was a few minutes late to a meeting, we thought we had beaten her and quickly presented our idea. Just then, she walks in, and announces, ‘Ideas must be in the air. I have something very similar,’ and throws her completed design on screen. Guess who won?” Dakota presents a continuing challenge to company management, having both incredible positive and negative influence on the culture. While her contributions to design and profits far exceed those of other employees, her negative effect on the culture and her team’s creativity and morale results in the loss of talented people and a climate of suspicion and discontent. Dakota’s threat, “I can take my talents elsewhere,” hangs over top executives like a sledgehammer. Now, Craddock and Leslie Warren, other talented members of the design team, have approached management with their own ultimatum: Do something about Dakota or we resign. Questions If you were a top leader, how would you respond to the ultimatum? Be specific. Explain why. What is Dakota missing with respect to her leadership abilities? How do you explain her poor leadership behavior? If you were Dakota’s manager, how might you increase Dakota’s awareness of the negative impact she is having on her team? How would you guide her toward better team leadership, sharing her knowledge with others, and mentoring her team members? Be specific. Requirements: There is no minimum or maximum required number of pages. Your analysis will be considered complete, if it addresses each of the 3 components outlined above. Use of proper APA formatting and citations. If supporting evidence from outside resources is used those must be properly cited. A minimum of 3 - 5 sources (excluding the course textbook) from scholarly articles or business periodicals is required. Include your best critical thinking and analysis to arrive at your justification. Approach the assignment from the perspective of the senior executive leadership of the company. Submission: Upload/attach your completed paper to this assignment by the due date. Please see the Course Syllabus for the actual due date. Question 3: Assigned Readings: Chapter 1. Entrepreneurship. Evolutionary Development--Revolutionary Impact. Initial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in each assigned textbook chapter.Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion. Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions: Briefly describe the evolution of the term entrepreneurship. [Your post must be substantive and demonstrate insight gained from the course material. Postings must be in the student's own words - do not provide quotes!] [Your initial post should be at least 450+ words and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced). Post the actual body of your paper in the discussion thread then attach a Word version of the paper for APA review] Submitting the Initial Posting:Your initial posting should be completed by Thursday, 11:59 p.m. EST. Response to Other Student Postings: Respond substantively to the post of at least two peers, by Friday, 11:59 p.m. EST. A peer response such as “I agree with her,” or “I liked what he said about that” or similar comments are not considered substantive and will not be counted for course credit. [Continue the discussion through Sunday,11:59 p.m. EST by highlighting differences between your postings and your colleagues' postings. Provide additional insights or alternative perspectives] Evaluation of posts and responses: Your initial posts and peer responses will be evaluated on the basis of the kind of critical thinking and engagement displayed. The grading rubric evaluates the content based on seven areas: Content Knowledge & Structure, Critical Thinking, Clarity & Effective Communication, Integration of Knowledge & Articles, Presentation, Writing Mechanics, and Response to Other Students. Question 4: Summit Software, Inc., recently celebrated its fifth year of business. Jim Mueller, the proprietor, started the software manufacturing and distribution company when he was still working as a professor at the local college, but now he enjoys being in the fast-paced technology industry. Growth and expansion were easy for Jim, thanks to his knowledge, his contacts, and the pool of readily available workers from which to choose. The company that originated in his den now occupies a nice space close to downtown. Going into the sixth year, Jim continues to serve the same target market with customer support and lengthy projects. He acknowledges that technological advancements and new clientele are in the immediate future. All of the current and forecasted work leaves Jim and his three employees with little time to spend on administrative duties—let alone new accounts. Jim also realizes that the company needs its own upgrades to continue its rate of success and to stay competitive. Looking at Summit’s financials and the amount of work necessary to maintain the business, he’s not sure where to go from here. Following is a snapshot of Jim’s annual sales since inception: Year 1 $112,000 Year 2 $195,000 Year 3 $250,000 Year 4 $335,000 Year 5 $487,000 QUESTIONS Is Summit Software a gazelle? Support your answer. What problems may Jim face by owning such a fast-growing business? Are gazelles more important to the economy than traditional growth businesses? Why or why not? Requirements: There is no minimum or maximum required number of pages. Your analysis will be considered complete, if it addresses each of the 3 components outlined above. Use of proper APA formatting and citations. If supporting evidence from outside resources is used those must be properly cited. A minimum of 3-5 sources (excluding the course textbook) from scholarly articles or business periodicals is required. Include your best critical thinking and analysis to arrive at your justification. Approach the assignment from the perspective of the senior executive leadership of the company. Submission: Upload/attach your completed paper to this assignment by the due date. Please see the Course Syllabus for the actual due date. Question 5: Examine a famous leader applying concepts and theories explored in this course. Follow this outline: PART 1: INTRODUCTION 1) Open your essay with an introduction section describing the selected leader. 2) Summarize the leadership theory that you will be addressing. PART 2: LITERATURE REVIEW 1.) Define leadership. 2.) Explore and discuss the traits, behaviors, and relationships found in successful leaders. 3.) Identify and discuss the six leadership theories. PART 3: LEADERSHIP ANALYSIS 1.) Identify and discuss three specific leadership skills, three specific leadership behaviors and three specific leadership traits of this leader. 2.) Examine and discuss the single leadership skill, leadership behavior and leadership trait that you think best explains the success of this leader. 3.) Apply this leader's approach or style to one of the six leadership theories discussed in this course. 4.) Explain why this leadership style or approach has been successful for this leader and make logical arguments supporting your case. PART 4: CONCLUSION: 1.) Summarize the key findings in the Leadership Analysis 2.) What critical take-aways would you like to incorporate into your leadership style? ASSIGNMENT DETAILS: As individuals prepare the project, please attend to the following additional guidelines: 1) Prepare your report in APA 7 format. 2) Paper must be typed, double-spaced, 12-point font, 12-15 pages. (Page count does not include title page or reference list.) 3) Cite all work referenced and include a reference page. 4) Proofread the document carefully before submission Select one of the following leaders. 1. Mother Teresa 2. Gengis Khan 3. Mahatma Gandhi 4. Muhammad 5. Nelson Mandela 6. Warren Buffett 7. Bill Clinton 8. Aung San Suu Kyi 9. Bono 10. Dalai Lama 11. Jeff Bezos 12. Fred Smith 13. Howard Schultz 14. Malala Yousafzai 15. Martin Luther King Jr. 16. Ronald Reagan 17. Malcolm X 18. Barack Obama 19. Steve Jobs 20. Bill Gates 21. Robert Mueller 22. Greta Thunberg 23. Vladimir Putin 24. Mark Zuckerberg 25. Elon Musk

Description This is the final MIS assignment, a PowerPoint presentation that summarizes the previous project parts 1 and 2. All necessary details are in the attached Word file. Ensure the content is original, comprehensive, and avoids repetition or overly brief explanations.

Description Notes: Remaining chapters: Findings: less than 2,000 Discussion: less than 2,000 Conclusion: less than 1,500 Add at least two figures to each chapter. Embed all tables in the attached “Validity of the study tool” document in the findings chapter and analysis. Embed all contents in the attached “Validity of the Study Tool” document in the three remaining chapters. Consider attached chapters 1, 2, and 3 drafts.

Description Directions: Review the information in "MGT-830 Integrated Case Study.” This includes narrative information as well as financial and supporting documentation. Consider the question presented in the case study, and formulate decisions based on the information and documentation in the case study. Support your decisions with appropriate current (within the last three years) or foundational, peer reviewed, and professional research including the instructor feedback from your Topic 2 assignment. Write a paper (2,000-2,500 words) that addresses the case opportunities, expresses your decisions regarding the case opportunities, and integrates instructor feedback from your Topic 2 assignment. Create a separate topic heading for your response to each of the following questions as this will help you draft a concise and targeted response to each question. In your paper, include the following: A summary of the current environment as presented in the case. (Note: Information from the case study does not require a reference note or in-text citation.) A summary of the management opportunities inferred from the case. Integrate specific feedback from your instructor regarding your summary of the opportunities. A review of at least two viable strategic actions that address management opportunities inferred from the case and the supporting research and theories you presented in your Topic 2 assignment. Integrate specific feedback from your instructor regarding the proposed strategic actions. (Benchmarks C4.1: Apply theoretical foundations to address complex interconnected management issues.) A research-based discussion of the organizational structures required to implement each of the potential strategic actions. (Benchmarks C4.2: Propose organizational structures to achieve optimal organizational performance.) A research-based evaluation of the business analytics data required for the potential strategic actions you identified to lead to competitive advantage. (Benchmarks C4.3: Employ business analytics to gain competitive advantage.) A research-based evaluation of the change management strategies required to implement each of the potential strategic actions you identified. (Benchmarks C4.4: Propose change management strategies.) A research-supported discussion of the legal and ethical implications of each potential strategic action. (Benchmarks C4.5: Analyze the implications of law in business management.) Your research-supported recommendation for a strategic action to implement from the two potential actions you described and a rationale for the chosen recommendation. How does the recommended solution influence the long-term organizational health of Purple Cloud? Include a projected P/L statement with your recommendation. A discussion of future research that you could conduct relative to the data analytics opportunities you described. SUBMIT ASSIGNMENT

Description Course Name: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT: A GLOBAL APPROACH The purpose of the discussion question is to allow you to demonstrate your understanding of the unit’s key learning points and how you might apply them in a given situation. Participating in the discussion question forum provides you with an opportunity to compare your ideas to ideas from others in your class. Question: How can organizations effectively align their strategic management processes with business policies to ensure sustainable growth and adaptability in dynamic markets? Provide examples of companies that have successfully implemented such alignment. To earn full credit, post an initial response of a minimum of 500 words that includes at least one APA citation and the associated reference by Wednesday 11:59 PM PST and post a substantive response of a minimum of 200 words that includes at least one APA citation and the associated reference to at least two class members by Sunday 11:59 PM PST.

Description Every decision made by every employee in a company ultimately impacts the success of the strategy for that company. Therefore, making strategic decisions is crucial to a company’s success. For your first assignment in this course, you will write a paper that explains the importance of making strategic decisions. Assignment Objective: Explain the importance of making strategic decisions. Step 1: Read this article (https://www.abacademies.org/articles/asmjvol12no12... ) on strategic management decisions, Franklin (2013) stated that strategic decisions are rare, consequential, and directive. Such decisions deal with the long-term future of the entire organization. To aid in the decision-making, he suggested a seven-step decision-making process that can help business leaders. Found on page 24 in the article, these include: Understanding the decision opportunity Formulating the correct goals for the decision Identifying and involving the correct participants in the decision Framing the decision correctly Generation of alternatives Choice: Selecting an alternative Learning, to improve future decision-making In order to fully grasp Franklin’s perception of making strategic decisions and incorporate it in your paper, you must read the complete article. Franklin, C. (2013). Developing expertise in management decision-making.?Academy of Strategic Management Journal, 12(1), 21-37. Step 2: Use LIRN to find one more article on the topic of management decision-making. Your additional resource should focus on new moves being made by a corporation, specifically strategic decisions. The Wall Street Journal might be a good starting point to find such a resource. Step 3: It is time to write! After reading both of your resources, use the APA essay template available at CIU Writing Center and write your paper on making a strategic decision at a corporate level. In your paper, you should: Describe the meaning of strategic decision. Explain how to determine whether a decision is strategic. Provide two or three examples of strategic management decisions. Describe the level of these decisions (functional, business, or corporate) and explain your reasoning. Argue whether these decisions are effective. While writing your paper, ensure that you synthesize Franklin’s article and your additional resource from LIRN and provide the references for these resources. Finally, you must follow APA citation and referencing guidelines throughout the whole paper. Once you finish your paper, submit it by Sunday 11:59 PM PST. All submitted files should adhere to the following naming convention: LastName_FirstInitial_Course_Assignment_Week. For example, if your name was Gerald Jones, and you were submitting Week 3’s essay assignment for BUS 422, your submission’s filename should be: Jones_G_BUS422_Assignment3_Wk3.docx

Description Case Overview in Brief This case describes Salesforce’s development of Sustainability Cloud, a suite of software tools built to help companies measure, track, and report carbon emissions and other sustainability metrics. The goal of this case is to provide a background and foundational knowledge of three topics: (1) software as a service (SaaS); (2) environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards; and (3) carbon accounting. This case places you in the role of the fictional Salesforce Vice President of Sustainability, who is deciding whether or not to recommend the development and launch of Sustainability Cloud 2.0. She is pondering many issues. Since Salesforce was able to become a world leader in SaaS software, could it become a leader in sustainability software, as well? After analyzing the decision at hand as described in the provided case study (attached below - note this document is ~20 pages), you should be ready to meet with Salesforce executives and make a recommendation via PowerPoint presentation regarding next steps for the company’s sustainability software products After reading and assessing the material, students should: Describe Salesforce’s Sustainability Cloud. Examine and understand environmental, social, and governance (ESG) market trends. Analyze the carbon reporting process and challenges. Evaluate Salesforce’s strategic options. Formulate a recommendation with rationale for whether or not Salesforce should move forward with developing and launching Sustainability Cloud 2.0. Assignment Requirements Develop your recommendation via a presentation that you will upload to D2L as a PDF (Note: you will not present this deck, the slides should stand alone / speak for themselves). In this presentation deck (use the platform of your choosing, e.g., PowerPoint, Canva, Google Slides, Keynote, etc.), at a minimum you should answer the following questions, keep in mind your intended audience is C-Suite Salesforce executives. In your presentation, be sure to summarize a brief overview of the request at hand and respond to the below 5 questions (you may choose the order to include in your presentation). Is Sustainability Cloud enabling greenwashing? Why or why not? Will having access to carbon accounting tools encourage adoption from existing clients that are looking to become more sustainable? Why or why not? What would you recommend Riley Gomez do in terms of releasing Sustainability Cloud 2.0? (be specific) How might Sustainability Cloud change the role of businesses in driving sustainability? Do you think consumers care about whether corporations practice carbon accounting or about understanding a company's carbon footprint? Why or why not? CASE STUDY IS ATTACHED

Description Assigned Readings: Chapter 1. An Overview of Organizational Behavior Initial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in each assigned textbook chapter.Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion. Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions: Imagine that you are a manager of a local restaurant. There are many restaurants in town, making it a competitive business. Your food is good, but so is the food at many other dining options in town. You recognize that providing high-quality, friendly service and having actively engaged employees is going to make the difference between your restaurant’s success and failure. Your management team decides to first address organizational citizenship and employee engagement as drivers of high-quality customer service. After all, employees who are not engaged and who are unwilling to engage in citizenship behaviors are less likely to contribute to your desired culture of providing great customer service and a friendly atmosphere. First think independently about what your restaurant can do to enhance the engagement and citizenship behaviors of your employees. Then share your ideas with the team and identify your top three suggestions for the restaurant. Your management team next decides that it will be important to minimize dysfunctional employee behaviors if the restaurant is to succeed. Behaviors including theft, harassment, rumor spreading, absenteeism, and high turnover will hurt the restaurant’s finances, negatively affect morale, and weaken your team’s ability to provide quality customer service. First think independently about what your restaurant can do to minimize the occurrence of these destructive behaviors. Then share your ideas with the team and identify your top three suggestions for the restaurant. [Your post must be substantive and demonstrate insight gained from the course material. Postings must be in the student's own words - do not provide quotes!] [Your initial post should be at least 450+ words and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced). Post the actual body of your paper in the discussion thread then attach a Word version of the paper for APA review]

Description Chapter Two Case: SWOT Your Job Read the case study in chapter 2 in ordrer to perform a personal SWOT analysis for your career plan, based on your current skills, talents, and knowledge. Be sure to focus on your personal career goals, including the functional business area in which you want to work and the potential industry you are targeting, such as health care, telecommunications, retail, or travel.After completing your personal SWOT analysis, answer the following questions in at least 250 words (total): 1. Take a look at the table of contents in this text, does this course eliminate any of your weaknesses or create new strengths? 2. Determine whether you can find new opportunities or mitigate threats based on the material we cover over the next several weeks. For example, project management is a key skill for any business professional who must run a team. Learning how to assign and track work status will be a key tool for any new business professional. Where would you place this great skill in your SWOT analysis? 3. Did it help eliminate any of your weaknesses? When you have finished this exercise, share your SWOT with those of your peers to see what kind of competition you will encounter when you enter the workforce. Your original response should follow APA formatting, and should include at least one (1) properly cited reference. After answering the questions above, be sure to reply to two classmates. Each reply should be at least 100 words in length. Criteria Exemplary Accomplished Developing Beginning Dimension 1: Original response to prompt 27 to 30 points The student appropriately and clearly responded to the discussion prompt with an exceptional amount of detail. 24 to 26.99 points The student appropriately responded to the discussion prompt with a sufficient amount of clarity and detail. 21 to 23.99 points The student responded to the discussion prompt with an average amount of clarity and detail. 0 to 20.99 points The student did not appropriately respond to the discussion prompt, and/or provided a below-average amount of clarity and detail. Dimension 2: Response to classmate 1 9 to 10 points The student’s first response to a classmate added noteworthy perspective and/or value to the discussion, and contained an exceptional amount of detail. 8 to 8.99 points The student’s first response to a classmate added sufficient perspective and/or value to the discussion, and contained a reasonable amount of detail. 7 to 7.99 points The student’s first response to a classmate added limited perspective and/or value to the discussion, and contained an average amount of detail. 0 to 6.99 points The student did not properly respond to their classmate, and did not add perspective or value to the discussion. The post contained a below average amount of detail. Dimension 3: Response to classmate 2 9 to 10 points The student’s second response to a classmate added noteworthy perspective and/or value to the discussion, and contained an exceptional amount of detail. 8 to 8.99 points The student’s second response to a classmate added sufficient perspective and/or value to the discussion, and contained a reasonable amount of detail. 7 to 7.99 points The student’s second response to a classmate added limited perspective and/or value to the discussion, and contained an average amount of detail. 0 to 6.99 points The student did not properly respond to their classmate, and did not add perspective or value to the discussion. The post contained a below average amount of detail. Dimension 4: APA Formatting and citation 9 to 10 points The student can use APA writing conventions to complete their original post. The responses contain a total of no more than two (2) APA, spelling, or grammatical errors. The post contains a relevant peer-reviewed citation. 8 to 8.99 points The student’s discussion contribution was above average in quality, and/or included 3-4 APA, spelling or grammatical errors. The post contains a peer-reviewed citation. 7 to 7.99 points The student’s discussion contribution was of average quality, and/or included 5-6 APA, spelling or grammatical errors. The post contains a citation that may or may not be peer-reviewed. 0 to 6.99 points The student’s discussion contribution was of poor quality and included more than six (6) APA, spelling or grammatical errors. The post is missing a citation or may include a citation that is irrelevant to their discussion board post.

Description Instructions Using APA format, write 2-pages on the following: Describe and discuss the information systems’ STRENGTHS indicators, as they relate to (a) the Four Domain Architectures, and (b) the organization’s environment. Think: How do information systems help the selected organization deliver products and/or services? Describe and discuss major stakeholder’s roles in each of the four Architecture domains, and how these roles relate to the organization’s competitive advantage (see the chapter in the textbook regarding competitive advantage). Think: How do information systems help the selected organization sustain a competitive advantage? Describe and discuss how information systems help the selected organization operate more effectively. Criteria Exemplary (4) Accomplished (3) Developing (2) Beginning (1) Architecture Considerations 15 PointsThe student described and discussed ALL FOUR Domain Architectures and their impact on one of the Information Systems’ indicators (i.e., Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Risks, or Deployment), as they related to the organization’s environment. 13 PointsThe student described and discussed ONLY THREE Domain Architectures and their impact on the Information Systems’ Indicators, as they related to the organization’s environment. 11 PointsThe student described and discussed ONLY TWO Domain Architectures and their impact on the Information Systems’ Indicators, as they related to the organization’s environment. 9 PointsThe student's DID NOT DISCUSS ANY of the Domain Architectures or their impact on the Information Systems’ Indicators, as they related to the organization’s environment. Strategy Implications 15 PointsThe student’s submission was of exceptional quality, and effectively discussed the implications of competitive advantage, strategy, process, risk mitigation, or deployment on the organization’s core goals. 13 PointsThe student’s submission was average in quality, and adequately discussed the implications of competitive advantage, strategy, process, risk mitigation, or deployment on the organization’s core goals. 11 PointsThe student’s submission was below average in quality, and vaguely discussed the implications of competitive advantage, strategy, process, risk mitigation, or deployment on the organization’s core goals. 9 PointsThe student did not discuss the implications of competitive advantage, strategy, process, risk mitigation, or deployment on the organization’s core goals. Design Implications 15 PointsThe student masterfully described and discussed a plan that could enhance the design / structure of the information system, with significant detail. 13 PointsThe student adequately discussed a plan that could enhance the design / structure of the information system, with average detail. 11 PointsThe student mentioned a plan that could enhance the design / structure of the information system, with little to no detail. 9 PointsThe student did not describe, discuss or mention a plan that could enhance the design / structure of the information system. APA Formatting and Professionalism 5 PointsThe student completed an assignment that included no more than two APA or formatting-related errors/typos. 4 PointsThe student used average APA formatting, and included 3-4 errors/typos. 3 PointsThe student used below average APA formatting, and included 5-6 errors/typos. 2 PointsThe student used improper APA formatting, and included more than six (6) errors/typos.