This assignment consists of two (2) sections: a design document and a revised Gantt chart or project plan. You must submit both sections as separate files for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name according to the section of the assignment it is written for. Additionally, you may create and / or assume all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.

Large companies have been using the power of business analytics for quite a while now. Your company desires to get in on the action; company executives believe that using advanced data analysis will enable the company to make smarter decisions and improve business performance. Business analytics gives companies the ability to look at past realizations and performance as well as set up new expectations and performance goals. Analytics-as-a-Service is a new delivery model that uses cloud technology to provide business insights without enormous infrastructure enhancements. The executive team has heard great things about analytics and cloud technology but is apprehensive because they are unfamiliar with the look and feel of the technology. The executive team is interested in your recommendations and eagerly awaiting your forward-thinking viewpoint.

Section 1: Design Document

1. Write a four to six (4-6) page design document in which you:      

• Support the need for the use of analytics and cloud technology within this company.
• Create a workflow diagram to illustrate how analytics and cloud technology could align with the company’s business processes. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length but must be included in the design document appendix.
• Create three to five (3-5) screen layouts that illustrate the interface that organizational users will utilize. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length but must be included in the design document appendix.
• Give one (1) recommendation for solution providers that could help your company secure a firm advantage by using analytics and cloud technology. 

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• This course requires use of new Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.
• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow SWS or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
• Include charts or diagrams created in MS Visio or Dia as an appendix of the design document. All references to these diagrams must be included in the body of the design document.

Section 2: Revised Project Plan

Use Microsoft Project to:

1. Update the project plan fromProject Deliverable 3: Database and Data Warehousing Design, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10) sub-tasks.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Demonstrate an understanding of existing and emerging information technologies, the functions of IS, and its impact on the organizational operations.
• Evaluate an organization through the lens of non-IT senior management in deciding how information systems enable core and supportive business processes as well as those that interface with suppliers and customers.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in information systems.
• Write clearly and concisely about strategic issues and practices in the information systems domain using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

I do not need a paper written. I am more or less hoping for an outline where each of the questions is answered but the flourish and in depth explanation are not needed. Additionally, any peer-reviewed resources you find would be greatly helpful as I plan to take your answers and further research them so that I may write my paper. I am fine with incomplete sentences, bullet points, or conversational notes. Thanks so much for your help!

Fact Pattern B: Mary and the Shipping Department Practices

Mary works in the shipping department at a local office supply company, Paper Company. There is a lot of pressure to keep sales up, especially in this down economy. Mary is training a new employee, Mike. She says customary practice is to send orders to customers consistently, even when they haven’t ordered anything, unless they complain. Mary explains to a co-worker that most of the time, the companies think they have ordered the materials. Many customers have their credit cards on file with Paper Company, and Mary charges the cards as the shipments are sent out without the requisite approval.

Mike isn’t comfortable with this policy, but Mary explains, “Hey, the last person was let go because she wasn’t sending out enough orders. I have 3 kids to feed and I’m a single mom!” Still uncomfortable, Mike approached the company CEO, Scott. Mike recounted every detail, to which Scott replied “Hmm. Okay, thanks, Mike. I’ll look into it.”

In truth, Scott was not bothered by the practice and did not want it to stop. He received a big bonus the last two years, likely stemming from Mary’s shipping practices, he now realized.

Two months later and without any change to the shipping practice, Mike reported the practice to the local police. Police arrived on the scene to question Mary. Mary refused to answer any questions. Frustrated, the police arrested her. At the police station, Mary was read her Miranda rights, and she immediately demanded an attorney.

The case was forwarded to the district attorney’s office. They promptly filed charges against Mary, Scott, and Paper Company.

1) At trial, the prosecution calls Mary’s husband to ask him what Mary tells him about her work duties. The defense objects to the question. What rules from the Federal Rules of Evidence will apply in this case? Rely on the entire Fact Pattern and any new facts introduced in directions here

2) What are the elements of the crime the prosecution must prove?

3) What violations of criminal procedure by law enforcement, if any, occurred?

Be specific in your discussion of the applicable law.

Discuss arguments that could be made on both sides of any issue raised

4) If you are called as an expert witness in this case in your capacity as a fraud examiner, what would you focus on to support the prosecution?

5) What would you say if you were called to support the defense?

Indicate what additional investigation and research you might need to do.

Indicate what qualifications you would need to have to qualify as an expert witness.

MAT222-Week 5 – Quiz

• DueMay 27 at 11:59pm

Instructions

Week 5 Quiz

[CLOs: 1, 2, 4, 5]

Go to ALEKS and select the eBook link in the right margin. Next, select the “Media” tab and watch the assigned videos below. Once you have reviewed the videos, return to the classroom to take the quiz in the left navigation toolbar. This quiz consists of 5 questions and is worth 2% of your course grade.

“Jim Cramer’s 25 rules for investing”

Go to www.thestreet.com/static/25-rules.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Briefly discuss 10 rules, in 3 single spaced pages total.