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)
o
Importance of MIS
o
Techniques and Tools Utilized
Along with examples
o
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 10–12-page report in
Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file
naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M5_A1.doc.
