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Assignment04
BZ380 Management Information Systems
Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double‐spaced pages; refer to the “Format Requirementsʺ page for specific format requirements.
1. Describe three (3) ways in which
information systems are
transforming
business.
2. Discuss
telecommunication
operations and
three (3) security measures
to ensure protection of
information.
3. List and describe the organizational, management, and
technology dimensions of
information systems.
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric on the following page for the grading criteria for this assignment.
CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable
25 points20 points15 points10 points
The student provides at least
three (3) clear ways in which
information systems are
transforming business.
The student provides at least
three (3) mostly clear ways in
which information systems
are transforming business.
The student provides at least
three (3) somewhat clear
ways in which information
systems are transforming
business.
The student provides three
(3) or fewer unclear ways in
which information systems
are transforming business.
25 points20 points15 points10 points
The student provides a
clear
discussion of
telecommunication
operations AND at least
three (3) security measures
to
ensure protection of
information.
The student provides a
mostly clear discussion of
telecommunication
operations and at least three
(3) security measures to
ensure protection of
information.
The student provides a
somewhat clear discussion of
telecommunication
operations and at least two
(2) security measures to
ensure protection of
information.
The student provides an
unclear discussion of
telecommunication
operations AND two (2) or
fewer security measures to
ensure protection of
information.
30 points24 points18 points12 points
The student provides a clear
discussion of the
organizational AND
management AND
technology dimensions of
information systems.
The student provides a
mostly clear discussion of the
organizational AND
management AND
technology dimensions of
information systems.
The student provides a
somewhat clear discussion of
the organizational AND
management AND
technology dimensions of
information systems.
The student provides an
unclear discussion of the
organizational AND
management AND
technology dimensions of
information systems.
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
Student does not make any
errors in grammar or spelling,
especially those that distract
the reader from the
content.
Student makes 1-2 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 3-4 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes more than 4
errors in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader from
the content.
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
The paper is written in
proper APA and
organizational format. All
sources used for quotes and
facts are credible and cited
correctly. Excellent
organization, including a
variety of thoughtful
transitions.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 1-2
errors. All sources used for
quotes and facts are credible,
and most are cited correctly.
Adequate organization
includes a variety of
appropriate transitions.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 3-5
errors. Most sources used for
quotes and facts are credible
and cited
correctly. Essay is
poorly organized, but may
include a few effective
transitions.
The paper is not written in
proper format. Many sources
used for quotes and facts are
less than credible (suspect)
and/or are not cited
correctly. Essay is
disorganized and does not
include effective transitions.
Format – APA Format,
Citations,
Organization,
Transitions (10 Points)
Information Systems
(25 points)
Mechanics (10 Points)
Telecommunications
and Security
(25 points)
Dimensions of
Information Systems
(30 points)
