Improving Hiring Process at CIC

This short summary aims to provide a concise overview of the assignment content, highlighting key requirements and criteria for assessing the completeness, relevance, and effectiveness of the proposed IT solution. The summary will be based on the provided case study, requiring the identification of an appropriate solution that meets the needs of CIC, as well as demonstration of sophisticated analysis and writing in the introduction, implementation steps, and conclusion. Additionally, research with at least three sources is necessary, incorporating vendor, course content, and external resources. The format should be well-organized, double-spaced, written in third person, and presented in a professional tone.

Stage 4: System Recommendation and Final BA&SR Report
Before you begin work on this assignment, be sure you have read the Case Study, and reviewed the
feedback received on your Stage 1, 2 and 3 assignments. Refer to the Business Analysis and System
Recommendations (BA&SR) Table of Contents below to see where you are in the process of developing this
report.
Overview
In this Stage 4 assignment, you will identify an enterprise hiring system for CIC and explain how it meets the
requirements, and what needs to be done to implement the system within CIC. In addition, you will
provide a complete final BA&SR Report incorporating feedback from earlier stages.
Business Analysis and System Recommendation (BA&SR) Table of Contents
I. Background and Organizational Analysis (Stage 1)
A. Introduction
B. Organizational Strategy
C. Components of an Information System
1. People and Technology
2. Processes
3. Data/Information
II. Strategic Use of Technology (Stage 2)
A. Decision Making
B. Communication
C. Collaboration
D. Relationships
E. Structure
F. Competitive Advantage
III. Strategic and Operational Outcomes (Stage 3)
A. Strategic Outcomes
B. Process Analysis
C. Requirements
IV. System Recommendation (Stage 4)
A. Benefits of an Enterprise Solution
B. Proposed IT Solution
C. How the Proposed IT Solution Meets the Requirements
D. Implementation Steps
E. Conclusion
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Assignment
The first step is to incorporate the feedback you received on your Stage 3 assignment, making any needed
corrections or adjustments. (If you have not incorporated the feedback from your Stage 1 and Stage 2
assignments, you should do so prior to submitting Stage 4.) For this assignment, you will add Section IV to
Sections I, II and III, as outlined below. This assignment requires a complete BA&SR document with
revisions made as needed based on the Stage 1, 2, and 3 project submissions and feedback. Note: This is a
specific grading criteria in the rubric.
Section IV of the Business Analysis and System Recommendation will propose an IT solution to meet CIC's
organizational strategy and meet its operational needs. In Section IV, you will also Identify and explain the
high-level steps that will need to take place in order to implement the system you have proposed.
Using the case study and the outline and resources listed below, develop your Section IV - System
Recommendation. Approximate lengths for each section are provided as a guideline; be sure to provide all
pertinent information.
IV. System Recommendation
A. Benefits of an Enterprise Solution: Explain what an enterprise system solution is in general
(one paragraph) and how such a system would help CIC (one paragraph). (Two complete
paragraphs in total) Note: Enterprise solutions are not the same as ERP applications.
B. Proposed IT Solution: There are many SaaS HR systems available. Conduct some research
on the web (using the search term "SaaS HR system") and identify a system that will
support and improve the hiring process at CIC and that meets the requirements you listed
in Section III -Strategic and Operational Outcomes (the Stage 3 Assignment). Be sure to
evaluate potential solutions to align with the needs of CIC. Identify the vendor and the
system you selected. (One paragraph)
C. How the Proposed IT Solution Meets the Requirements: Using the 10 requirements you
listed in your Stage 3 assignment (and incorporating any feedback you received), you will
now explain how the solution you have chosen fulfills these requirements.
First, insert an introductory opening sentence for this section. Then copy the entries for
the 10 requirements into the Requirements column from the table in Section III (Stage 3
Assignment). Complete the table by providing the explanations of how the system you
selected meets each requirement. (Provide an introductory sentence and copy the table
and insert information within.)
Req.
Number
Requirement
(from Requirements table in Section III)
Explanation of How the Proposed
System Meets the Requirement
U-1
U-2
U-3
U-4
UR-1
SS-1
SS-2
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SP-1
SP-2
SP-3
D. Implementation Steps: First, insert an introductory opening sentence for this section.
Then address each of the 7 implementation areas below by addressing the questions
provided and identifying appropriate implementation steps. Label each paragraph with the
area being addressed for clarity. (one paragraph for each item)
Implementation Areas:
1. Vendor agreement – What does CIC need to do to be able to start using the system?
How much will it cost to use the system? [web research and vendor information]
2. Hardware and telecommunications
a. What hardware will CIC need to have to implement the solution? [Chapter 2;
vendor information]
b. What kind of telecommunications will be needed for the solution, including
local connectivity inside CIC and Internet access?
3. Configuration
a. What options does the vendor offer for configuring the off-the-shelf system to
CIC's needs? [vendor information]
b. How will the configuration be done and by whom?
4. Testing – How will CIC test the system to see if it is working properly for its needs?
Choose one of the ten requirements in Requirements (Section C) above and explain
how this will be tested to ensure it is working properly and the requirement is met.
5. Employee preparation – Identify what CIC will need to do in each of the following areas
to prepare the employees (including the hiring managers) to use the new system:
a. Leadership (2-3 sentences)
b. Change Management (2-3 sentences)
c. Training (2-3 sentences
6. Data migration – What existing data would need to be entered into the system to get
started, and how might this be accomplished?
7. Maintenance – Who will provide updates and corrections to the system?
E. Conclusion: Close your Business Analysis and System Recommendation with a brief
summary of the key points including the benefits CIC can expect to gain from this solution
and the alignment with strategic objectives. (One well-written paragraph).
NOTE: This final submission should be a cohesive Business Analysis and Systems Recommendation Report
for the CIO of Chesapeake IT Consulting. Sections I, II and III should have been updated to reflect
substantive feedback received during the grading process. The formatting should be consistent throughout
the document, and the writing should flow well from beginning to end. Headings, numbering, and footers
should be correct for a final submission. Although you prepared this in stages, the final product should not
seem to be piecemeal or disconnected.
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Formatting Your Assignment
For academic writing, the writer is expected to write in the third person. In third person, the writer avoids
the pronouns I, we, my, and ours. The third person is used to make the writing more objective by taking the
individual, the “self,” out of the writing. This method is very helpful for academic writing, a form in which
facts, not opinion, drive the tone of the text. Writing in the third person allows the writer to come across as
unbiased and thus more informed.
 Write a complete, well organized paper that includes the four sections of the Business Analysis and
System Recommendations (BA&SR) report. Use the recommendations provided in each area for length
of response. Content areas should be double spaced; table entries should be single-spaced. It’s
important to value quality over quantity. Length for Section IV should not exceed six (6) pages in
addition to Sections I, II and III.
 Ensure that each of the tables is preceded by an introductory sentence that explains what is contained
in the table, so the reader understands why the table has been included.
 For Section IV, use at least three resources with APA formatted citation and reference. One reference
must be from the vendor site for the solution you are recommending, one additional external source,
and one from the IFSM 300 course content.
 Compare your work to the Grading Rubric below to be sure you have met content and quality criteria.
 Submit your paper as a Word document, or a document that can be read in Word.
 Your submission should include your last name first in the filename: Lastname_firstname_Stage_4
GRADING RUBRIC:
Criteria
90-100%
Far Above
Standards
80-89%
Above Standards
70-79%
Meets Standards
60-69%
Below Standards
< 60%
Well Below
Standards
Possible
Points
Benefits of
Enterprise
Solution
General
explanation and
specific benefits
to CIC
5 Points
Clear, complete,
strongly related to
the Case Study and
demonstrates a
sophisticated level
of writing.
4 Points
Clear, complete,
and related to the
Case Study.
3 Points
Explanation
provided.
2 Points
Incomplete,
and/or are not
related to the
Case Study.
0-1 Points
Missing
explanation or
very minimal
effort is shown.
5
Proposed IT
Solution
Identify vendor
solution that will
improve the
hiring process at
CIC and aligns
with
requirements
derived from the
Case Study
18-20 Points
Identified
appropriate
solution that
strongly meets
needs of CIC
clearly derived
from the Case
Study;
demonstrates
sophisticated
analysis and
writing.
16-17 Points
Identified
appropriate
solution that aligns
with needs of CIC
clearly derived
from the Case
Study and
demonstrates
effective analysis.
14-15 Points
Identified possible
solution that
relates to needs of
CIC derived from
the Case Study.
12-13 Points
Missing IT
solution or
alignment with
needs of CIC;
and/or are not
related to the
Case Study,
and/or the
solution is clearly
inappropriate.
0-11 Points
Extremely
incomplete, or
not related to the
Case Study.
20
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How the
Proposed IT
Solution Meets
the
Requirements
How the
proposed IT
solution meets
the 10
requirements
18-20 Points
Complete,
compelling and
related to the Case
Study; an effective
introduction is
provided;
demonstrates
sophisticated
analysis and
writing.
16-17 Points
Complete and
related to the Case
Study; an effective
introduction is
provided;
demonstrates
effective analysis.
14-15 Points
Provided and
related to the Case
Study; an
introduction is
provided.
12-13 Points
Incomplete,
inaccurate and/or
not related to the
Case Study.
0-11 Points
Very incomplete,
or missing, or
many are
incorrect.
20
Implementation
Steps
An introduction
and all areas
(vendor
agreement,
hardware/
telecom,
configuration,
testing, employee
preparation, data
migration,
system use, and
maintenance)
18-20 Points
Clearly and
thoroughly
included
introduction and
covered all areas,
strongly derived
from the Case
Study, and
demonstrates
sophisticated
analysis and
writing.
16-17 Points
Clearly covered
and included
introduction and
all areas, derived
from the Case
Study, and
demonstrates
effective analysis
and writing.
14-15 Points
Covered and
included
introduction and
majority of areas
and related to the
Case Study.
12-13 Points
All areas not
covered, and/or
are related to the
Case Study.
0-11 Points
Very incomplete,
inaccurate or
missing.
20
Conclusion
Summarizes the
BA&SR and
provides a
compelling
explanation of
benefits to be
gained
5 Points
Provides strong,
clear and concise
summary;
appropriately;
demonstrates
sophisticated
analysis and
writing.
4 Points
Provides clear
summary;
demonstrates
effective analysis
and writing.
3 Points
Provides summary.
2 Points
Lacks sufficient
information to
provide sufficient
summary.
0-1 Point
Very incomplete
or missing.
5
Research
Three or more
sources--one
source from the
vendor for the
proposed
solution, one
from within the
IFSM 300 course
content and one
external (other
than the course
materials)
9-10 Points
Required
resources are
incorporated and
used effectively.
Sources used are
relevant and
timely and
contribute
strongly to the
analysis.
References are
appropriately
incorporated and
cited using APA
style.
8 Points
At least three
sources are
incorporated
(vendor, course
content and
internal) and are
relevant and
somewhat support
the analysis.
References are
appropriately
incorporated and
cited using APA
style.
7 Points
Missing vendor
resource, and/or
less than 3
resources properly
incorporated,
and/or reference(s)
are not cited using
APA style.
6 Points
A source may be
used, but is not
properly
incorporated or
used, and/or is
not effective or
appropriate;
and/or does not
follow APA style
for references and
citations.
0-5 Points
No course
content or
external research
incorporated; or
reference listed is
not cited within
the text
10
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Complete BA&SR
Report and
incorporation of
feedback
received during
the grading
process
9-10 points
Document is a
very effective and
cohesive
assemblage of the
four sections, is
well formatted
and flows
smoothly from
one section to the
next.
8 Points
Document is a
good assemblage
of the four
sections with
appropriate
formatting and
flow.
7 Points
May be lacking
sufficient revisions
based on feedback
and/or lack a
cohesive
presentation and
flow.
6 Points
Lack of
incorporated
feedback,
continuity of flow
and presentation
of final
information.
0-5 Points
No incorporated
feedback and/or
not well compiled
and presented as
a cohesive
document.
10
Format 9-10 Points
Very well
organized and is
easy to read. Very
few or no errors in
sentence
structure,
grammar, and
spelling; double-
spaced, written in
third person and
presented in a
professional
format.
8 Points
Effective
organization; has
few errors in
sentence
structure,
grammar, and
spelling; double-
spaced, written in
third person and
presented in a
professional
format.
7 Points
Some organization;
may have some
errors in sentence
structure, grammar
and spelling.
Report is double
spaced and written
in third person.
6 Points
Not well
organized, and/or
contains several
grammar and/or
spelling errors;
and/or is not
double-spaced
and written in
third person.
0-5 Points
Extremely poorly
written, has
many grammar
and/or spelling
errors, or does
not convey the
information.
10
TOTAL Possible
Points
100
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