The document outlines an assignment for an IT manager to create a change management and configuration management plan aimed at the organization's board. It emphasizes the importance of updating change management practices and identifies key best practices, including policy development and procedures for hardware and software changes. Additionally, it requires outlining a configuration management plan addressing system and process changes within the organization, with a recommendation to include references in APA format.

1. Assignment Content
Imagine
you are an IT manager for an organization and you are
advocating for an update of the organization’s configuration
management and change management practices. Write as if to
members of the Board of the organization.
Write
a 1- to 2-page change management and configuration
management plan to present to the board using a Business
writing format (Memo, Analysis, or Proposal). Address the
following:
Explain change management practices and the benefits of
updating and implementing such practices.
Identify best practices for change management process
including policy, procedures, systems changes to hardware and
software, and business operations.
Outline a configuration management plan for systems and
process changes to the computing environment and business
environment.
Business Writing Guides
Note
: Media-rich slides are not required for this assignment, but you
are encouraged to include media as appropriate.

2. Include 2-3 references in APA format.
Format
citations according to APA guidelines.