Managing with the Real World of Systems Essay

December 7, 2022

Managing with the Real World of Systems Essay

Order Number	636738393092
Type of Project	ESSAY
Writer Level	PHD VERIFIED
Format	APA
Academic Sources	10
Page Count	3-12 PAGES

Instructions/Descriptions

Managing with the Real World of Systems Essay

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The Case for this Module involves the lessons that we teach and learn about systems analysis and design and how to cope with the real world of real systems. Three articles are commended to your attention. The first is a good general summary of the lessons we have been discussing on how IT management integrates with successful systems design; it is an on-line presentation, but you can download it if you wish to study it in more detail:

McSweeney, A. (2011) Integrating It Frameworks, Methodologies And Best Practices Into It Delivery And Operation. Slideshare. [PPT presentation]. Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/alanmcsweeney/integrating-it-frameworks-methodologies-and-best-practices-into-it-delivery-and-operation-3528481

But what are IT managers actually learning? Does it fit in with what we have been talking about? Check out the following articles, as you will find out when you hit the job market!

Dillon, A. (2000). Group dynamics meet cognition: combining socio-technical concepts and usability engineering in the design of information systems. in E. Coakes,. et al. (Eds.) The New Socio Tech: Graffitti on the long wall. London: Springer-Verlag, pp 119-126. Retrieved from http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~adillon/BookChapters/sociotechnical.html

Baxter, G. & Sommerville, I (2011). Socio-technical systems: From design methods to systems engineering. Interacting with Computers. vol 23, p 4-17.

Finally, here is a very thoughtful blog post regarding education and the real world; it is cast more in terms of computer science than IT management, but the same issues are involved. Be sure to read through the comments following the basic post, to get a sense of the range of reactions and ideas provoked by this discussion:

Sommerville, I. (2011) Computer science education and the real world. Thoughts on software and systems engineering. Retrieved from http://se9book.wordpress.com/2011/01/12/computer-science-education-and-the-real-world/

Case Assignment

Read the assigned readings, supplemented if you wish with material from the optional readings and perhaps the supplementary background as well, and even other outside reading you might find by yourself to be useful. Then write a short paper stating your position on the question:

“What do information technology managers need to know about how to improve the systems development process through joint optimization? Why?”

Your paper should be short (5-6 pages, not including cover sheet and references) and to the point. It is to be structured as a point/counterpoint argument, in the following manner.

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You are expected to:

Begin this paper by stating your position on this question clearly and concisely
Citing appropriate sources, present the reasons why you take this position. Be sure to make the most effective case you can. Then present the best evidence you can, again citing appropriate sources, against your position — that is, establish what counterarguments can be made to your original position.
Finally, review your original position in light of the counterarguments, showing how they are inadequate to rebut your original statement.

Managing with the Real World of Systems Essay

RUBRIC

Excellent Quality

95-100%

Introduction

45-41 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Literature Support

91-84 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Methodology

58-53 points

With titles for each slide as well as bulleted sections to group relevant information as required, the content is well-organized. Excellent use of typeface, color, images, effects, and so on to improve readability and presenting content. The minimum length criterion of 10 slides/pages is reached.

Average Score

50-85%

40-38 points

More depth/information is required for the context and importance, otherwise the study detail will be unclear. There is no search history information supplied.

83-76 points

There is a review of important theoretical literature, however there is limited integration of research into problem-related ideas. The review is just partly focused and arranged. There is research that both supports and opposes. A summary of the material given is provided. The conclusion may or may not include a biblical integration.

52-49 points

The content is somewhat ordered, but there is no discernible organization. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on may sometimes distract from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.

Poor Quality

0-45%

37-1 points

The context and/or importance are lacking. There is no search history information supplied.

75-1 points

There has been an examination of relevant theoretical literature, but still no research concerning problem-related concepts has been synthesized. The review is just somewhat focused and organized. The provided overview of content does not include any supporting or opposing research. The conclusion has no scriptural references.

48-1 points

There is no logical or apparent organizational structure. There is no discernible logical sequence. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on often detracts from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.