ISM560 Cloud computing Assignment

ISM560

Case Study:

Cloud is all the rage today. Wepau is a small but growing company in the Midwest that handles all payroll, payroll taxes, filings, and other government documents for small businesses that do not have an internal payroll department. As they have grown from a hand full of clients to now over 100, they are looking for a better way to provide fast, effective, and efficient service. They want clients to have direct access to their paystubs, pay history, and other information. They also want their clients to have easier employee on-boarding, and not to be required to phone in payroll information with a payroll specialist. You have been hired as a consult for a small company that is trying to decide whether to go with Cloud and if so what kind. Your job is evaluate all the different public, hybrid, and private cloud vendors in the marketplace and come up with a proposal that will recommend a solution to use for a company.

Task:

Submit a proposal to the company’s management team on the pros and cons of cloud computing and how they can or cannot use cloud computing in their business.

Rubrics:

ElementExceeds Competency
Cloud Computing proposal

Requirements:

· Title Page

· Introduction

· The Problem

· Different Solutions

· Conclusion

Submits a clear, concise proposal to management on how they can or cannot use cloud computing in their business. The proposal includes all required elements along with resources cited in APA format. The recommendation in the proposal is expressed in a logical manner with support for why cloud computing has or has not been recommended.

Use at least 2 diagrams with references.

Note: Use APA 7th Edition and the paper should be approx. 800-1000 words max, not including cover and reference page

Distinguished

(100%)

Proficient

(85%)

Basic

(70%)

Below Expectations

(50%)

Non-Performance

(0%)

Thesis StatementRaises the strongest objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is strongly grounded in research and logical reasoning.Raises a plausible objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is mostly grounded in research and logical reasoning.

Raises an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is somewhat grounded in research and logical reasoning.Attempts to raise an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is minimally grounded in research and logical reasoning.

The objection to the thesis is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Counter ArgumentProvides a strong, thorough rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal effectively demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and applies the principles of charity and accuracy.

Provides a rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal mostly demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and mostly applies the principles of charity and accuracy.

Provides a limited rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal somewhat demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and somewhat applies the principles of charity and accuracy.

Attempts to provide a rebuttal to the objection; however, the rebuttal minimally demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and does not apply the principles of charity and accuracy.

The rebuttal is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Conclusion– Provides clear and concise closing remarks that comprehensively summarize the essay. The remarks consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem.

Provides closing remarks that summarize the essay. The remarks mostly consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are somewhat unclear.

Provides closing remarks that minimally summarizes the essay. The remarks minimally consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problems. The closing remarks are unclear and/or vague.

Attempts to provide closing remarks that summarize the essay, however, the remarks do not consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are unclear and vague.The closing remarks are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing

Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.

Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.

Organization and presentation of content are extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.