CMGT 554 Entire Course (May 2020)

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CMGT 554 Week 1 Individual International Plastics, Inc., Infrastructure

CMGT 554 Week 1 Discussion 1

CMGT 554 Week 1 Discussion 2

CMGT 554 Week 2 Individual International Plastics, Inc., Current

Standards and Protocols (New)

CMGT 554 Week 2 Discussion 1

CMGT 554 Week 2 Discussion 2

CMGT 554 Week 3 Individual International Plastics, Inc., Network

Diagram (New)

CMGT 554 Week 3 Discussion 1

CMGT 554 Week 3 Discussion 2

CMGT 554 Week 4 Individual International Plastics, Inc. System

Management Plan (New)

CMGT 554 Week 4 Discussion 1

CMGT 554 Week 4 Discussion 2

CMGT 554 Week 5 Individual International Plastics, Inc., E-commerce
Proposal (New)

CMGT 554 Week 5 Discussion 1

CMGT 554 Week 5 Discussion 2

CMGT 554 Week 6 Individual International Plastics, Inc., Security Plan

and RFP Presentation

CMGT 554 Week 6 Discussion 1

CMGT 554 Week 6 Discussion 2

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CMGT 554 Week 1 Discussion 1

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Students need to contribute four substantive posts in this discussion by

the due date indicated. The substantive posts can be any combination of
responses and replies.

Most IT managers are aware of the important role that IT plays in

business today. However, some individuals in the business community
do not always understand the need for IT involvement in day-to-day
operations. What do you consider to be the top two primary functions of
IT in business today? How would you justify these roles to a business
executive who feels IT is just a support function?

Consider adding comments that would further the argument to justify the
role.
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CMGT 554 Week 1 Discussion 2

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Students need to contribute four substantive posts in this discussion by

the due date indicated. The substantive posts can be any combination of
responses and replies.

One of the ways that IT managers become part of the business equation
is to be an integral part of the business. What types of activities should
the IT manager be involved in for a business? How can the IT manager
influence the information systems and information technology decisions
for a business?

Consider adding comments that would further an argument for the

activities listed.
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CMGT 554 Week 1 Individual International Plastics, Inc.,

Infrastructure
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Assessing the current state of the business before starting the full project
is a necessity when it comes to working with infrastructure. International
Plastics, Inc., a manufacturing company, hired you as a technology
consultant to work with the company to review their resources and
develop a plan for their infrastructure needs.

Your first step is to become familiar with their current documentation

and provide a status update to the executives.

Review the ZIP file for International Plastics, Inc. documentation.

Write an executive summary of International Plastics, Inc.'s business
requirements for an upcoming discussion with the CEO. As a general
guideline, executive summaries are typically 1 to 2 pages in length, at 12
pt font, and single-spaced.

Include the following information:

A high-level description of the current IT infrastructure including

network, information systems, applications, mobile computing, data
management, business intelligence, and security.

An overview of the operational environment.

An explanation of how a new IT infrastructure will improve business

performance.

A chart listing at least three examples of technology hardware upgrades

and how they will improve business performance.

Submit your assignment.

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CMGT 554 Week 2 Discussion 1

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Students need to contribute four substantive posts in this discussion by

the due date indicated. The substantive posts can be any combination of
responses and replies.

One of the most important decisions a company can make in terms of

their IT infrastructure is the design of their network. What type of
networking equipment would you recommend for the following
companies? Why did you select the network model?

The first company is a small one-office company that is using 20

computers and two printers in their suite.
The second company has multiple locations with a Data Center located
in one of their facilities that all the other facilities connect to for
information.

Consider adding further equipment recommendations for the selected

network model.

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CMGT 554 Week 2 Discussion 2

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Students need to contribute four substantive posts in this discussion by

the due date indicated. The substantive posts can be any combination of
responses and replies.

Over the years, companies have strived to provide better

communications for their customers and staff. Finding and
recommending new tools to improve communication is one of the
common responsibilities of a technology manager.

What communication or collaboration tool do you believe could be the

most effective for a company? What advantages to the company will this
tool provide? What disadvantages will the tool provide? How would you
present this tool to the rest of the company?

Consider adding further advantages or disadvantages to the tool selected.

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CMGT 554 Week 2 Discussion 1

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Students need to contribute four substantive posts in this discussion by
the due date indicated. The substantive posts can be any combination of
responses and replies.

One of the most important decisions a company can make in terms of

their IT infrastructure is the design of their network. What type of
networking equipment would you recommend for the following
companies? Why did you select the network model?

The first company is a small one-office company that is using 20

computers and two printers in their suite.

The second company has multiple locations with a Data Center located
in one of their facilities that all the other facilities connect to for
information.
Consider adding further equipment recommendations for the selected
network model.
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CMGT 554 Week 3 Discussion 1

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As companies grow and merge with other companies, the need to

increase network services becomes necessary to support the added size
of the organization. Technology decisions will need to be made to allow
merged companies to operate as one entity. What are two enterprise
network technologies that can be used to help provide these services in a
global business environment? How will they help?

Consider adding comments to further support the technologies listed.

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CMGT 554 Week 3 Discussion 2

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Assessing the network for potential risks is part of the responsibility of

providing network services for a company. Along with identifying risks,
it is important to document how to mitigate these risks from occurring.
What are two potential risks that exist in a network? How can you
mitigate these risks?

Consider adding other ways to mitigate the risks listed. This discussion
may assist with the Week 3 Assignment, International Plastics, Inc.,
Network Diagram.

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CMGT 554 Week 3 Individual International Plastics, Inc.,

Network Diagram (New)
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A network diagram provides a visual map of the IT operations for an
organization. The diagram also shows the connectivity for the entire
infrastructure. Now that you’ve analyzed the current standards and
protocols, it’s time to analyze the infrastructure and make updates to the
diagrams.

Review the existing International Plastics network diagrams and update

each of the four location diagrams with recommendations for IT
infrastructure improvements using Microsoft® Visio® or Word.

In addition to your four separate network diagrams, explain the choices

made and your recommended improvements. Include the following
information in your explanation:

Decisions on the diagram

Summary of the risks to the current network

Recommendations for mitigating risks

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CMGT 554 Week 4 Discussion 1

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Many businesses are partnering to take full benefit of global economies.

Global use of networking technology requires a collaborative effort to be
successful. What data management considerations must be reviewed to
ensure success for both companies in the partnership? What
considerations can be made to assure regulatory compliance, ethical
responsibility, and business performance?

Consider adding further considerations.

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CMGT 554 Week 4 Discussion 2

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Companies need to evaluate if an enterprise system software would be a
valuable asset for the business. What are two types of information that
would be needed to help determine if an enterprise system software
would be viable for a company? How will the information be beneficial?
Explain how you came to this conclusion.

Consider adding further benefits about the type of information listed.

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CMGT 554 Week 4 Individual International Plastics, Inc.

System Management Plan (New)
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After the CEO reviewed your recommendation, he asked you to review

the business application, the ERP system, and provide a system
management plan. This plan provides the executive team with the details
of a new or upgraded system implementation and helps to decide if it’s a
viable solution for the business. A plan of this nature is typically 4 to 5
pages in length with charts when appropriate.
Develop a system management plan for a new enterprise system for
International Plastics, Inc. Ensure you:

Incorporate an ERP, CRM, Supply Chain Management (SCM), and data

management into the International Plastics’ IT infrastructure.

Summarize how software applications utilize the IT infrastructure.

Describe the ethical and regulatory concerns associated with the plan.

Justify the plan in the context of improved business performance.

Address current trends and security concerns.

Submit your assignment.

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CMGT 554 Week 5 Discussion 1

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E-commerce is being used by businesses to expand their product
offering and sales to reach more customers. Even though e-commerce
can potentially reach more customers, many businesses are reluctant to
utilize it.

Research a company that does not utilize e-commerce for their product
offerings. Take on the role of a technology consultant and answer the
following questions in regards to your chosen company:

What recommendations can you provide the business to enter the e-

commerce market?

What issues should the business be aware of when entering the e-

commerce market?

What components of the IT infrastructure would need to be available to

help manage the e-commerce platform?

Consider adding comments that would further recommendations.

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CMGT 554 Week 5 Discussion 2

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Many companies are moving to the use of mobile computing for their
employees. This allows staff to have access to systems 24/7. Planning
for mobile computing is important when determining the IT
infrastructure. Answer the following questions:

What are some important considerations that need to be determined to

allow mobile access?

Should staff be allowed to use personal devices or corporate owned

devices?

How would the use of mobile devices affect network usage for the
company?

Consider adding comments that would further an argument for the

activities listed.
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CMGT 554 Week 5 Individual International Plastics, Inc.,

E-commerce Proposal (New)
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With the proposed addition of the new enterprise systems in place, the
executive team wants to increase revenue by implementing e-commerce
opportunities for the business. They have asked for a proposal to
integrate e-commerce into International Plastics’ business strategy. As a
guideline, this type of proposal is typically 3 to 4 pages in length.

Write a proposal with:

A list of anticipated functional requirements for e-commerce (the

operations that e-commerce must be able to perform)

Three options integrating e-commerce into International Plastics’

business strategy

A recommendation of the best option based on the list of anticipated

functional requirements

Note: Review the Lynda.com® course “Writing a Proposal” with Judy

Steiner-Williams for tips on writing a proposal.
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CMGT 554 Week 6 Discussion 1

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Businesses have been using metrics to help justify their business

processes for a number of years. IT has also developed suggested
metrics to help determine the effectiveness and efficiency of IT
operations. What two metrics do you recommend businesses use to
improve performance of their IT operations? How will these metrics
improve performance?

Consider adding comments that would further an argument for the

activities listed.
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CMGT 554 Week 6 Discussion 2
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Technology is always changing. Companies are always looking for new

technology opportunities or trends to gain advantages on their
competition. These trends should be researched and assessed to see if
they will provide value to a company and how it will affect the
company’s IT infrastructure.

Research outside of course materials and select a technology trend or

opportunity for a global business.

If the tool is implemented in your company, what effects on the IT

infrastructure would you need to consider? What precautions would you
need to take if the trend is not successful or sustaining?
Consider adding comments that would further an argument for the
activities listed.

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CMGT 554 Week 6 Individual International Plastics, Inc.,

Security Plan and RFP Presentation
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The executive team is satisfied with all the technology recommendations

they have received. They recently expressed concern with the security of
their systems and data. They believe that adding these new technologies
will create more issues with security. The project start date is
approaching, so they would like to see your system security plan with
your final Request for Proposal (RFP) presentation to the executive
team. This proposal presentation will be where the executive team
decides on their next step with this project.
Write a 2- to 3-page system security plan that includes charts or
explanations of the following:

Hardware that can be implemented in the IT infrastructure to help with

security

Software that can be implemented in the IT infrastructure to help with

security

Technology that can be used to protect the company’s data

Technology that can be used to monitor the IT operations

Final recommendations

Create a 10- to 12-slide media-rich Microsoft® PowerPoint®

presentation with detailed speaker notes to present at the RFP meeting
with the CEO and his executive team. Include the following in your
presentation:

Summary of the current infrastructure

Recommendations for improvement

Updated system drawings

Relevant graphics, images, videos, audio, etc. Note: Refer to the

recommended Lynda.com® video for further assistance creating a
media-rich presentation.
Summary of the ERP system management plan

Summary of e-commerce recommendation

Summary of security recommendations

References cited in APA format

Submit your assignment.