Assignment 2: Information Technology Leadership Case AnalysisThis assignment is worth 15% of your final grade. You should plan to complete and submit it after you finish Lesson 4.In Assignment 2 you will undertake an analysis of an information technology leadership case. Click the link below to download the case PDF. Assignment 2 case: IBM Canada Ltd.: Implementing Global StrategySee theGuide to Case Analysisfor more information on how to complete a case study.Grading criteria: Writing (spelling, grammar, organization, and report structure) 10 Executive Summary 10 Problem Statement 20 Analysis and Alternative evaluation 30 Recommendation 20 Action Plan and Conclusion 10 The following details will help you achieve the maximum marks for each criterion: Executive Summary This one-page summary of your report focuses on your recommendations and what the organization will achieve by implementing your recommendations. The Executive Summary should stand on its own (separate from the remainder of your report). Problem Statement It is critical that you know exactly what you are being asked to solve or do, or else you may set yourself on the wrong track from the beginning Identify the key concern(s), opportunity(ies), challenge(s), decision(s), or problem(s) facing the organization or individual. Keep in mind that issues can be categorized based on urgency and importance. Obviously, high urgency, high importance issues are those that should take an organization’s attention first. Analysis (includes the following subsections): Analysis of causes and consequences Objectives or goal setting Identify the sources of the problem; describe the situation that will occur if the problem is not solved. Establish concise and clear objectives. Keep in mind that the objectives are like the criteria to judge the option chosen. Make sure to draw upon course material in your analysis. Use both quantitative and qualitative analysis, as appropriate. Identify constraints and opportunities that present themselves in the case. Identify any assumptions you are making in your analysis and justify these. Assumptions should be reasonable given the case and its context. Alternatives Analysis Identify the reasonable alternatives that might be considered and show your analysis of each of these alternatives. Evaluate the pros and cons of the alternatives and select the best fit. Consider the costs as well as the benefits of each. Recommendations Identify and justify the decision criteria that will be used in selecting one alternative. Identify and explain your recommendation. Make sure you emphasize the strengths and weaknesses of this recommendation and identify any potential risks that may come with this recommendation. Action and Implementation Plan Lay out a reasonable implementation plan using the information from the case and the knowledge you bring from the course. Be sure to include any risk mitigation steps you feel might be necessary.Link for source to be writing report onhttps://sb.lms.athabascau.ca/pluginfile.php/93771/mod_assign/intro/Ivey%20Publishing_Case_Ken%20Mark%20and%20Deborah%20R%20Compeau_IBM%20Canada%20Lt_Electronic%20Permission_Case%20No%209B10E008_Reading.pdf

Assignment 2: Information Technology Leadership Case Analysis This assignment is worth 15% of your final grade. You should plan to complete and submit it after you finish Lesson 4. In Assignment 2 you...

Assignment 2: Information Technology Leadership Case Analysis

This assignment is worth 15% of your final grade. You should plan to complete and submit it after you finish Lesson 4.

In Assignment 2 you will undertake an analysis of an information technology leadership case. Click the link below to download the case PDF.

Assignment 2 case: IBM Canada Ltd.: Implementing Global Strategy

See theGuide to Case Analysisfor more information on how to complete a case study.

Grading criteria:

Writing (spelling, grammar, organization, and report structure)	10
Executive Summary	10
Problem Statement	20
Analysis and Alternative evaluation	30
Recommendation	20
Action Plan and Conclusion	10

The following details will help you achieve the maximum marks for each criterion:

Executive Summary	This one-page summary of your report focuses on your recommendations and what the organization will achieve by implementing your recommendations. The Executive Summary should stand on its own (separate from the remainder of your report).
Problem Statement	It is critical that you know exactly what you are being asked to solve or do, or else you may set yourself on the wrong track from the beginning Identify the key concern(s), opportunity(ies), challenge(s), decision(s), or problem(s) facing the organization or individual. Keep in mind that issues can be categorized based on urgency and importance. Obviously, high urgency, high importance issues are those that should take an organization’s attention first.
Analysis (includes the following subsections): Analysis of causes and consequences Objectives or goal setting	Identify the sources of the problem; describe the situation that will occur if the problem is not solved. Establish concise and clear objectives. Keep in mind that the objectives are like the criteria to judge the option chosen. Make sure to draw upon course material in your analysis. Use both quantitative and qualitative analysis, as appropriate. Identify constraints and opportunities that present themselves in the case. Identify any assumptions you are making in your analysis and justify these. Assumptions should be reasonable given the case and its context.
Alternatives Analysis	Identify the reasonable alternatives that might be considered and show your analysis of each of these alternatives. Evaluate the pros and cons of the alternatives and select the best fit. Consider the costs as well as the benefits of each.
Recommendations	Identify and justify the decision criteria that will be used in selecting one alternative. Identify and explain your recommendation. Make sure you emphasize the strengths and weaknesses of this recommendation and identify any potential risks that may come with this recommendation.
Action and Implementation Plan	Lay out a reasonable implementation plan using the information from the case and the knowledge you bring from the course. Be sure to include any risk mitigation steps you feel might be necessary. Link for source to be writing report onhttps://sb.lms.athabascau.ca/pluginfile.php/93771/mod_assign/intro/Ivey%20Publishing_Case_Ken%20Mark%20and%20Deborah%20R%20Compeau_IBM%20Canada%20Lt_Electronic%20Permission_Case%20No%209B10E008_Reading.pdf

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