Computerization In a four- to five-page paper (not including the title page or reference page) analyze a business task that you would like to computerize. Consider how you could use the steps of the information systems development lifecycle as illustrated in Figure 12.3 (p. 486) to help you analyze a business task. To complete this assignment, you must: Describe your proposed computerization project. Create a schematic similar to Figure 12.3 that includes the specific information as it relates to your business task computerization project. Be sure to address the systems development lifecycle. Describe the operational feasibility, technical feasibility, and legal and political feasibility of the proposed computerization task. Use Figure 12.4 and Figure 12.6 for guidance. You may prepare a table along with your description, but it is not required. Formulate a list of both tangible and intangible benefits that support your proposed computerization project. Use Figure 12.5 for guidance. Provide a justification for your choices. Your paper must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center, and it must include citations and references for the text and at least two scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library. Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment. Reference: O’Brien, J.A. & Marakas, G.M. (2011). Management Information Systems (10th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin. ISBN: 978-0-07-337681-3. Grading Rubric Total Possible Score : 8.00 Analyzes the Business Task and Describes the Proposed Computerization Project Total: 1.50 Distinguished - Thoroughly analyzes the business task and comprehensively describes the proposed computerization project. Effectively utilizes vocabulary and course concepts from the text and/or additional scholarly sources. Proficient - Analyzes the business task and describes the proposed computerization project. Utilizes vocabulary and course concepts from the text and/or additional scholarly sources, but the analysis or description is slightly underdeveloped. Basic - Partially analyzes the business task and somewhat describes the proposed computerization project. Somewhat utilizes vocabulary and course concepts from the text and/or additional scholarly sources and the analysis and/or description are underdeveloped. Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the business task and describe the proposed computerization project; however, may not utilize vocabulary and course concepts from the text and/or additional scholarly sources, and the analysis and description are significantly underdeveloped. Non-Performance - The analysis of the business task and description of the proposed computerization project are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions. Creates a Schematic Similar to Figure 12.3 That Includes Specific Information Relating to the Business Task Compu.

1. Computerization
In a four- to five-page paper (not including the title page or
reference page) analyze a business task that you would like to
computerize. Consider how you could use the steps of the
information systems development lifecycle as illustrated in
Figure 12.3 (p. 486) to help you analyze a business task. To
complete this assignment, you must:
Describe your proposed computerization project.
Create a schematic similar to Figure 12.3 that includes the
specific information as it relates to your business task
computerization project. Be sure to address the systems
development lifecycle.
Describe the operational feasibility, technical feasibility, and
legal and political feasibility of the proposed computerization
task. Use Figure 12.4 and Figure 12.6 for guidance. You may
prepare a table along with your description, but it is not
required.
Formulate a list of both tangible and intangible benefits that
support your proposed computerization project. Use Figure 12.5
for guidance. Provide a justification for your choices.
Your paper must be formatted according to APA style as
outlined in the Ashford Writing Center, and it must include
citations and references for the text and at least two scholarly
sources from the Ashford University Library.
Carefully review the
Grading Rubric
for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
Reference:

2. O’Brien, J.A. & Marakas, G.M. (2011). Management
Information Systems (10th ed.). New
York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin. ISBN: 978-0-07-337681-3.
Grading Rubric
Total Possible Score
: 8.00
Analyzes the Business Task and Describes the Proposed
Computerization Project
Total: 1.50
Distinguished - Thoroughly analyzes the business task and
comprehensively describes the proposed computerization
project. Effectively utilizes vocabulary and course concepts
from the text and/or additional scholarly sources.
Proficient - Analyzes the business task and describes the
proposed computerization project. Utilizes vocabulary and
course concepts from the text and/or additional scholarly
sources, but the analysis or description is slightly
underdeveloped.
Basic - Partially analyzes the business task and somewhat
describes the proposed computerization project. Somewhat
utilizes vocabulary and course concepts from the text and/or
additional scholarly sources and the analysis and/or description
are underdeveloped.
Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the business task and

3. describe the proposed computerization project; however, may
not utilize vocabulary and course concepts from the text and/or
additional scholarly sources, and the analysis and description
are significantly underdeveloped.
Non-Performance - The analysis of the business task and
description of the proposed computerization project are either
nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment
instructions.
Creates a Schematic Similar to Figure 12.3 That Includes
Specific Information Relating to the Business Task
Computerization Project
Total: 1.00
Distinguished - Creates a schematic similar to Figure 12.3 that
includes specific information relating to the business task
computerization project and accurately addresses the systems
development lifecycle.
Proficient - Creates a schematic that is mostly similar to Figure
12.3 that includes specific information relating to the business
task computerization project and addresses the systems
development lifecycle. Minor details are missing or inaccurate.
Basic - Creates a schematic that is somewhat similar to Figure
12.3 that includes specific information relating to the business
task computerization project and somewhat addresses the
systems development lifecycle. Relevant details are missing or
inaccurate.
Below Expectations - Attempts to create a schematic that is
similar to Figure 12.3 that includes specific information relating

4. to the business task computerization project; however, may not
address the systems development lifecycle, and significant
details are missing and inaccurate.
Non-Performance - The schematic similar to Figure 12.3 is
either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the
assignment instructions.
Describes the Operational Feasibility, Technical Feasibility, and
Legal and Political Feasibility of the Proposed Computerization
Task
Total: 1.50
Distinguished - Fully describes, the operational feasibility,
technical feasibility, and legal and political feasibility of the
proposed computerization project. Effectively applies course
concepts and vocabulary to support the description.
Proficient - Describes the operational feasibility, technical
feasibility, and legal and political feasibility of the proposed
computerization project. Applies course concepts and
vocabulary to support the description, but the description is
slightly underdeveloped.
Basic - Briefly describes the operational feasibility, technical
feasibility, and legal and political feasibility of the proposed
computerization project. Somewhat applies course concepts and
vocabulary to support the description, and the description is
underdeveloped.
Below Expectations - Attempts to describe the operational
feasibility, technical feasibility, and legal and political
feasibility of the proposed computerization project; however,

5. may not apply course concepts and vocabulary to support the
description and the description is significantly underdeveloped.
Non-Performance - The description of the operational
feasibility, technical feasibility, political and legal feasibility of
the proposed computerization project is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Formulates a List of Both Tangible and Intangible Benefits That
Support the Proposed Computerization Project and Provides a
Justification for the Choices
Total: 2.00
Distinguished - Formulates a comprehensive list of both
tangible and intangible benefits that support the proposed
computerization project and provides an effective and well-
supported justification for the choices.
Proficient - Formulates a list of both tangible and intangible
benefits that support the proposed computerization project and
provides a justification for the choices. The justification is
slightly underdeveloped.
Basic - Formulates a partial list of both tangible and intangible
benefits that support the proposed computerization project and
provides a limited justification for the choices. The justification
is underdeveloped.
Below Expectations - Formulates a list of both tangible and
intangible benefits that support the proposed computerization
project and attempts to justify the choices; however, the
justification is significantly underdeveloped.

6. Non-Performance - The list of tangible and intangible benefits
that support the proposed computerization project and
justification for the choices are either nonexistent or lack the
components described in the assignment instructions.
Critical Thinking: Evidence
Total: 0.60
Distinguished - Employs persuasive information from credible
sources to develop an ample analysis or synthesis of the topic.
Viewpoints of experts are scrutinized thoroughly.
Proficient - Employs applicable information from credible
sources to develop an analysis of the topic.
Basic - Identifies applicable information from credible sources,
but may neglect the application of such information toward the
analysis of the topic.
Below Expectations - Displays information from external
sources, but such information may lack credibility and/or
relevance. Neglects the application of such information toward
the analysis of the topic.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
Creative Thinking: Solving Problems
Total: 0.60

7. Distinguished - Develops a logical, consistent plan to solve a
problem, identifies consequences of the solution, and can
clearly communicate the reason for choosing the solution.
Proficient - Carefully chooses among alternatives, and develops
a logical, consistent approach to problem solving.
Basic - Takes into account and eliminates less acceptable
approaches to problem solving.
Below Expectations - Takes into account a single approach and
uses the approach to problem solving.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Total: 0.20
Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and
organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and
grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to
understand.
Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax
and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work
contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to
understand.
Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics,
such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few
errors, which may slightly distract the reader.

8. Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of
syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written
work contains major errors, which distract the reader.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
APA Formatting
Total: 0.20
Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently
throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper.
However, layout contains a few minor errors.
Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout
the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.
Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA
formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout
difficult to distinguish as APA.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
Page Requirement
Total: 0.20
Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the

9. required number of correctly formatted pages.
Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the
required number of correctly formatted pages.
Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three
quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at
least one half of the required number of correctly formatted
pages.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
Resource Requirement
Total: 0.20
Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of
scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support
ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited
correctly within the body of the assignment.
Proficient - Uses required number of scholarly sources to
support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and
cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support
ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the
reference page are used within the body of the assignment.
Citations may not be formatted correctly.
Below Expectations - Uses inadequate number of sources that

10. provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be
scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used
within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted
correctly.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
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