Management Info #8
BZ380 Management Information Systems
Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double‐spaced pages; refer to the “Format Requirementsʺ page for specific format requirements.
1. Provide a clear description of an enterprise system and describe how it works.
2. Discuss at least three (3) ways an enterprise system can provide value for a company.
3. Discuss the importance of development and integration of information systems in project management.
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric on the following page for the grading criteria for this assignment.
CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable
25 points20 points15 points10 points
The student provides a clear
description of an enterprise
system AND describes how it
works.
The student provides a
mostly clear description of an
enterprise system AND
describes how it works.
The student provides a
somewhat clear description
of an enterprise system AND
describes how it works.
The student provides an
unclear description of an
enterprise system and how it
works.
25 points20 points15 points10 points
The student provides at least
three (3) clear ways an
enterprise system can
provide value for a company.
The student provides at least
three (3) mostly clear ways
an enterprise system can
provide value for a company.
The student provides at least
three (3) somewhat clear
ways an enterprise system
can provide value for a
company.
The student provides three
(3) or fewer unclear ways an
enterprise system can
provide value for a company.
30 points24 points18 points12 points
The student provides a clear
discussion of the importance
of development and
integration of information
systems in project
management.
The student provides a
mostly clear discussion of the
importance of development
and integration of
information systems in
project management.
The student provides a
somewhat clear discussion of
the importance of
development and integration
of information systems in
project management.
The student provides an
unclear discussion of the
importance of development
and integration of
information systems in
project management.
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
Student does not make any
errors in grammar or spelling,
especially those that distract
the reader from the content.
Student makes 1-2 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 3-4 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes more than 4
errors in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader from
the content.
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
The paper is written in
proper APA and
organizational format. All
sources used for quotes and
facts are credible and cited
correctly. Excellent
organization, including a
variety of thoughtful
The paper is written in
proper format with only 1-2
errors. All sources used for
quotes and facts are credible,
and most are cited correctly.
Adequate organization
includes a variety of
appropriate transitions.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 3-5
errors. Most sources used for
quotes and facts are credible
and cited correctly. Essay is
poorly organized, but may
include a few effective
transitions.
The paper is not written in
proper format. Many sources
used for quotes and facts are
less than credible (suspect)
and/or are not cited
correctly. Essay is
disorganized and does not
include effective transitions.
Enterprise System
(25 points)
Mechanics (10 Points)
Enterprise System
Value (25 points)
Information Systems
in Project
Management
(30 points)
Format – APA Format,
Citations,
Organization,
Transitions (10 Points)
