MCGR 331 – Information Systems – Fall 2015
Team Company Technology Assignment

• The assignment is to be done in teams of 4 or 5 (randomly assigned)
• Deliverables:
o Preliminary report due no later than Sunday, November 8 at 11:59pm. This is a 1 page report (in word format) identifying your company and an outline of your major report. One person per team must submit this word file
? File name: MGCR 331 – F15 – Section X – Team YY – one page.docx
o Final Report (max. 10 pages) is due no later than Sunday, November 22 at 11:59pm. One person per team must submit this word file
? File name: MGCR 331 – F15 – Section X – Team YY – report.docx
o PowerPoint Presentation (max. 10 slides) is due no later than on Sunday, November 22 at 11:59pm. One person per team must submit this PowerPoint file
? File name: MGCR 331 – F15 – Section X – Team YY – slides.pptx
? Team presentation in class during sessions 23, 24 & 25
o Team and Peer Evaluation due no later than Friday, December 4 at 11:59pm
? Each student must submit a completed team and peer evaluation form
? File Name: MGCR 331 – F15 – Section X – Team YY – student#.docx

In your assigned teams, you need to do an assessment of the information technologies used within a company. First, your team needs to select a firm that everyone is interested in. This could be a small, medium, or large sized firm, in the for-profit or not-for-profit sectors, in any industry (e.g., retail, restaurant, pharmaceutical, transport, education, etc.). If you choose a large firm, you may (or may not) select a division within the firm.

You must then assess and evaluate its use of technologies including (but not limited to) hardware (mainframes, mini-computers, desktops & laptops) and software (desktop and laptop software, ERPs, SCM, CRM and BI), as well as hand-held devices (smart phones), point-of-sale technologies, web site(s), e-business activities, social media presence and use, and finally security and privacy.

The final (max. 10 pages – worth 10%) report must include a description of how the selected firm is using leveraging technology within its organization. If the company is using technology well, indicate why and provide recommendations on how to continue to improve on its use. If the company is not using technology well, provide recommendations on how the company could improve its use.

The 5 minute team presentation (max. 10 slides – worth 5%) will outline the key findings from the report. All team members must actively participate in this presentation.

Although both the preliminary report and the peer evaluation are not formally graded, failure to submit either of these on time will result in a penalty of 2% on the total of 15%.
Peer Feedback & Self-Assessment Sheet
MGCR 331 – Fall 2015
Team Company Technology Assessment

This information will help evaluate the contributions of you and your team member.
Grades may and will be adjusted based on this feedback.

Section: ? 001 ? 002 ? 003 ? 004

Team #: Company: Student Number:

Last Name: First Name:

The management of your company has agreed to compensate your team for your analysis and presentation.
Take $10,000 and allocate it among your team members including yourself in direct proportion to your individual contributions:

Team Members Amount $$

#1 – Self $

#2 $

#3 $

#4 $

#5 $

Explanation of the distribution of the $10,000
My specific contribution to the team:
Completed form to be submitted by each student to MyCourses no later than Friday, December 4 at 11:59pm

MGCR 331 – Team Company Technology Assignment
Grading Key for Report (10%)

Section: ? 001 ? 002 ? 003 ? 004
Team # ______________

Assessment: A A- B+ B B- C D F

Criteria and Standards Check if this was clearly answered in adequate detail.
1. There are at least 3 non-overlapping technologies that are leveraged WELL within the organization with supporting documentation
2. There are at least 3 non-overlapping technologies that are NOT WELL leveraged within the organization with supporting documentation
3. There is a short introduction (1/2 page) of the company with a clear description of what it does and its position in the marketplace
4. Sources are referenced (3 or more)
• If all 4were clearly answered, then the team is working from a C upwards.
• If only 3 of 4 are answered, then the team will get a D.
• If 2 or less are answered then the team will get an F.
5. Well written, (with good grammar and proper English)
6. It is well organized with a good layout
• If both 5 and 6 were adequately covered and the writing is clear and free of errors (no more than 2 grammar errors) then the team is working from a B- upwards
• Otherwise, team has earned a C
7. The company description was of high quality, thought provoking and showed personal insight.
8. The report has excellent, high quality references (e.g. from a variety of sources including journals, research papers, etc…)
9. Recommendations for WELL leveraged technologies were high quality, thought provoking and showed personal insight
10. Recommendations for NOT Well leveraged technologies were high quality, thought provoking and showed personal insight
• If none of 7, 8, 9 or 10 were met, then the team has earned a B-
• If one of 7, 8, 9 or 10 were met, then the team has earned a B
• If two of 7, 8, 9 or 10 were met, then the team has earned a B+
• If three of 7, 8, 9 or 10 were met, then the team has earned a A-
• If all four (7, 8, 9 and 10) were met, then the team has earned a A
Graded by: __________
MGCR 331 – Team Company Technology Assignment
Grading Key for Presentation (5%)

Section: ? 001 ? 003 ? 004 ? 005 ? 006
Team # ______________

Assessment: A A- B+ B B- C D F

Content (80%)
Managing to bring out key points 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Giving relevant examples & explanations 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Providing reasonable / realistic recommendation(s) 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Bringing out key learnings 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Presentation Skills (20%)
Giving a well-structured, cohesive and clear presentation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Demonstrating contribution of all team members 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Notes:

MCGR 331 – Information Systems – Fall 2015
Team Company Technology Assignment

• The assignment is to be done in teams of 4 or 5 (randomly assigned)
• Deliverables:
o Preliminary report due no later than Sunday, November 8 at 11:59pm. This is a 1 page report (in word format) identifying your company and an outline of your major report. One person per team must submit this word file
? File name: MGCR 331 – F15 – Section X – Team YY – one page.docx
o Final Report (max. 10 pages) is due no later than Sunday, November 22 at 11:59pm. One person per team must submit this word file
? File name: MGCR 331 – F15 – Section X – Team YY – report.docx
o PowerPoint Presentation (max. 10 slides) is due no later than on Sunday, November 22 at 11:59pm. One person per team must submit this PowerPoint file
? File name: MGCR 331 – F15 – Section X – Team YY – slides.pptx
? Team presentation in class during sessions 23, 24 & 25
o Team and Peer Evaluation due no later than Friday, December 4 at 11:59pm
? Each student must submit a completed team and peer evaluation form
? File Name: MGCR 331 – F15 – Section X – Team YY – student#.docx

In your assigned teams, you need to do an assessment of the information technologies used within a company. First, your team needs to select a firm that everyone is interested in. This could be a small, medium, or large sized firm, in the for-profit or not-for-profit sectors, in any industry (e.g., retail, restaurant, pharmaceutical, transport, education, etc.). If you choose a large firm, you may (or may not) select a division within the firm.

You must then assess and evaluate its use of technologies including (but not limited to) hardware (mainframes, mini-computers, desktops & laptops) and software (desktop and laptop software, ERPs, SCM, CRM and BI), as well as hand-held devices (smart phones), point-of-sale technologies, web site(s), e-business activities, social media presence and use, and finally security and privacy.

The final (max. 10 pages – worth 10%) report must include a description of how the selected firm is using leveraging technology within its organization. If the company is using technology well, indicate why and provide recommendations on how to continue to improve on its use. If the company is not using technology well, provide recommendations on how the company could improve its use.

The 5 minute team presentation (max. 10 slides – worth 5%) will outline the key findings from the report. All team members must actively participate in this presentation.

Although both the preliminary report and the peer evaluation are not formally graded, failure to submit either of these on time will result in a penalty of 2% on the total of 15%.
Peer Feedback & Self-Assessment Sheet
MGCR 331 – Fall 2015
Team Company Technology Assessment

This information will help evaluate the contributions of you and your team member.
Grades may and will be adjusted based on this feedback.

Section: ? 001 ? 002 ? 003 ? 004

Team #: Company: Student Number:

Last Name: First Name:

The management of your company has agreed to compensate your team for your analysis and presentation.
Take $10,000 and allocate it among your team members including yourself in direct proportion to your individual contributions:

Team Members Amount $$

#1 – Self $

#2 $

#3 $

#4 $

#5 $

Explanation of the distribution of the $10,000
My specific contribution to the team:
Completed form to be submitted by each student to MyCourses no later than Friday, December 4 at 11:59pm

MGCR 331 – Team Company Technology Assignment
Grading Key for Report (10%)

Section: ? 001 ? 002 ? 003 ? 004
Team # ______________

Assessment: A A- B+ B B- C D F

Criteria and Standards Check if this was clearly answered in adequate detail.
1. There are at least 3 non-overlapping technologies that are leveraged WELL within the organization with supporting documentation
2. There are at least 3 non-overlapping technologies that are NOT WELL leveraged within the organization with supporting documentation
3. There is a short introduction (1/2 page) of the company with a clear description of what it does and its position in the marketplace
4. Sources are referenced (3 or more)
• If all 4were clearly answered, then the team is working from a C upwards.
• If only 3 of 4 are answered, then the team will get a D.
• If 2 or less are answered then the team will get an F.
5. Well written, (with good grammar and proper English)
6. It is well organized with a good layout
• If both 5 and 6 were adequately covered and the writing is clear and free of errors (no more than 2 grammar errors) then the team is working from a B- upwards
• Otherwise, team has earned a C
7. The company description was of high quality, thought provoking and showed personal insight.
8. The report has excellent, high quality references (e.g. from a variety of sources including journals, research papers, etc…)
9. Recommendations for WELL leveraged technologies were high quality, thought provoking and showed personal insight
10. Recommendations for NOT Well leveraged technologies were high quality, thought provoking and showed personal insight
• If none of 7, 8, 9 or 10 were met, then the team has earned a B-
• If one of 7, 8, 9 or 10 were met, then the team has earned a B
• If two of 7, 8, 9 or 10 were met, then the team has earned a B+
• If three of 7, 8, 9 or 10 were met, then the team has earned a A-
• If all four (7, 8, 9 and 10) were met, then the team has earned a A
Graded by: __________
MGCR 331 – Team Company Technology Assignment
Grading Key for Presentation (5%)

Section: ? 001 ? 003 ? 004 ? 005 ? 006
Team # ______________

Assessment: A A- B+ B B- C D F

Content (80%)
Managing to bring out key points 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Giving relevant examples & explanations 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Providing reasonable / realistic recommendation(s) 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Bringing out key learnings 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Presentation Skills (20%)
Giving a well-structured, cohesive and clear presentation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Demonstrating contribution of all team members 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Notes: