Topic: ROI of Business Information Systems

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Preferred language style: English (U.S.)

I need a Master level, business term paper on the Value/ROI of
Business Information Systems. If IT is an investment, and used as a
strategic weapon, then it should have a measurable ROI. We use the
text “Management Information Systems, Managing the Digital Firm”
Eleven edition, Laudon/Laudon, Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2010, which must
be used as one of the references. The paper needs to include a
recommendation on what strategic action to take relative to the topic
selected as well as the impact on the selected company over a three
year time frame. The paper should follow this general outline:

I. Definition of the subject

II. Brief background of the company you have chosen

III. Discussion of Current Business Issues (the issues would be
addressed by your chosen topic)

IV. Discussion of Proposed Solution (how the chosen topic addresses
the business issues described)

V. Recommendations for the Executive Committee (supported by impact of
topic over a three year time frame)

VI. Attachments

i. Reference List

ii. Exhibits of any material that can be used to support assertions
made or facts presented in the paper.
General Expectations for your Final Paper

The paper should follow the APA style of citing references and should
include no fewer than five reference citations.

Use the library available through DeVry and other credible resources
on the Internet.

The paper should be between 8-10 double-spaced pages (excluding title
page, abstract, bibliography and attachments). 8 to 10 pages of
content correlates to 2,000 to 2,500 words.

Reference direct quotations and paraphrased material from your
research appropriately via APA style.

Final Paper Rubric:

Documentation & Formatting 30pts/15%
A quality paper will include a title page, abstract, proper citations,
and a bibliography.

Organization & Cohesiveness 40pts/20%
A quality paper will include an introduction based upon a well formed
thesis statement. The logical order of the content will be derived
from the thesis statement. The content will be properly subdivided
into sections derived from the outline. In a quality paper, the
conclusion will summarize the previously presented content, and will
complement the thesis statement from the introduction.

Editing 30pts/15%
A quality paper will be free of any spelling, punctuation, or
grammatical errors. Sentences and paragraphs will be clear, concise,
and factually correct.

Content 100 pts/50%
A quality paper will have significant scope and depth of research to
support any statements. Relevant illustration or examples are
encouraged. A quality paper will employ sound use of reasoning and
logic to reinforce conclusions.

Total 200 pts/100%
A Quality Paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.