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Before you begin this assignment, be sure you:
1.
Read the “UMUC Haircuts Case Study” & review “Walmart
Example.”
2.
Review the process you identified in stage one and your
instructor’s feedback on all previous assignments.
Purpose of this Assignment
This assignment gives you the opportunity to apply the concepts
of this course to address the planning, development,
implementation and on-going management of the technology
solution you have proposed for the UMUC Haircuts business.
This assignment specifically addresses the following course
outcome to enable you to:
·
identify and plan IT solutions that meet business objectives.
Overview of Outline of Next Steps for UMUC Hair Cuts
For your Stage Case Study1, you identified a
strategy for competitive advantage
and
a

business process
that you would improve through the application of technology
to a business process for UMUC Haircuts.
For your Stage 2, you identified a
proposed IT solution
to improve that
business process
. Your research included planning for IT and business
resources, identifying
solution
components, and
identifying ways the
new technology would improve the business process
and
support the strategy for competitive analysis
. Modeling the AS IS and TO BE Processes helped identify the
steps in the business process you are improving for UMUC
Haircuts.
In Stage 3, you evaluated
IT considerations
as to their role and importance to the
proposed IT solution
to be implemented to improve the business process for UMUC
Haircuts.
In Stage 4, you prepared an
Executive Briefing
of your findings, including project
management
, the
system development life cycle
, and
change management.
In Stage 5, you will prepare an
annotated outline

of the next steps in the Implementation of Your Information
Technology
Solution
which also includes next steps in the areas of
project management
, the
system development life cycle
, and
change management.
Outline of Next Steps for UMUC Haircuts
Following your presentation of your Stage 4 project, the owner
of UMUC Haircuts has decided to move ahead and implement
your proposed solution. Prior to beginning the project, the
owner has asked you to prepare an outline explaining the next
steps. For this assignment, you will develop an annotated
outline that identifies the next steps to implement the solution
described in Stages 2-4, addressing a number of areas such as
project management, system development life cycle, change
management, etc.
Resources:
Annotated Outline:

An annotated outline provides the basic information in
full sentences
, but in outline form rather than in paragraph form.
·
In this case, you will address each aspect of the next steps to be
taken to implement your technology solution.
·
You should provide all of the important facts, without the
expanded discussions used in full papers.
·
Each of the topics in the assignment list should be explained as
they apply to your proposed technology solution and to UMUC
Haircuts.
·
Use a few sentences for each topic and provide information
specific to your solution.
Outline Resources:
Create a document outline in Word from Microsoft:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/create-a-document-
outline-RZ006105145.aspx?section=1
Information for creating outlines in all versions of WORD:
http://web.archive.org/web/20121015174117/http://www.dummi
es.com/how-to/content/how-to-use-word-2010s-outline-
view.html
You Tube:
How To Create an Outline in Microsoft Word
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sfu1AnJappg
An outline example.
(Please note that full sentences are required for this assignment)
:
It is recommended that you use no more than 3 levels for
clarity. Use Roman Numerals for the highest level entries.
Using the automatic outlining format in Word will help:

Before you begin this assignment, be sure you1.Read the UMUC.docx

Additional Concepts:
·
To address all aspects of the assignment, you should look back
at the Case Study to see how the process to improve was being
done before the implementation of the IT solution.
·
Then review your process models to see how you expected the

process to be improved with technology,
·
Review your proposed solution thinking about how it will be
introduced into the business in the Case Study and what changes
may be needed.
·
Each of these is defined in the assignment instructions. These
are also areas for which you may want or need to do some
external research:
·
Business Process Changes
-
how the business process(es) will need to change once your
technology solution is implemented
·
Employee Training -
Identify and explain employee training in relationship to
proposed solution using course vocabulary and concepts.
·
Leadership Expectations –

Management’s expectations on how process will run once
implemented.
·
Defining Success -
state the indications of success for your proposed solution
demonstrating understanding of course solutions and concepts.
Assignment:
UMUC Haircuts Stage 5:
Your annotated outline should address the next steps in each of
the following areas that UMUC Haircuts will take to implement
your technology solution:
I.
Project Description:
A.
VERY brief description of proposed technology solution
1.
Strategy for competitive advantage:
2.

Business process to be improved:
3.
Description of proposed technology solution, including such
things as; the type of system, the name of any primary software
to be used, whether the system is operated locally or remotely,
etc.
B.
IT Components needed to implement the project
1.
Major hardware employed
2.
Software needed to implement project
3.
Facility Requirements
4.
Telecommunication needs

C.
Business resources need to complete the project.
1.
It Skills & Services
2.
Business/Managerial Resources
II.
Project Management
A.
Scope
B.
Schedule
C.
Human resource management
D. Financial resource management
E. Deliverables
III.

System Development Life Cycle (all phases and how they apply
to your solution)
A. System Investigation
B. System Analysis
C. System Design
D. Programming
E. Testing
F. Implementation
G. Operations and Maintenance
IV.
Business Process Changes (how the business process(es) will
need to change once your technology solution is implemented)
V.
Employee Training (training that employees will need to use the
new system effectively, and how it will be conducted)
VI.
Leadership Expectations (the owner’s expectations of how the
project will be managed and what it will produce)
VII.
Defining Success (what will be “measured” to determine if the
process has been improved, and if the business strategy and

objectives are being met)
VIII.
R
eferences:
Provide
at least one
external resource (NOTE: two or more external resources are
required to receive all possible points) in your paper on an area
of your choice. An external resource is a resource other than
those provided in the class or text book. Incorporate a properly
formatted APA citation in the text of your document. Then,
place an APA style list of resources in this section.
Additional Instructions:
Formatting: S
tage Five Next Steps submission.
For academic writing, the writer is expected to write in the third
person. In third person, the writer avoids the pronouns I, we,
my, and our. The third person is used to make the writing more
objective by taking the individual, the “self,” out of the writing.
This method is very helpful for academic writing, a form in
which facts, not opinion, drive the tone of the text. Writing in

the third person allows the writer to come across as unbiased
and thus more informed.
·
Write a short concise outline: 3-4 double spaced pages of
content.
·
Use at least one external resources with APA formatted citation
and reference
·
Include a title page and a reference page.
·
Make sure all entries in your annotated outline are complete
sentences.
·
If you need to use multiple sentences for an entry, use the
outline format and list them individually.
·
Compare your final work to the rubric to be sure you have met

content and quality criteria.
·
Submit your paper as a Word document, or a document that can
be read in Word.
·
Your submission should include
your last name first in the filename
:
Lastname_firstname_Stage _5
Formatting Note: How to Double-Space an Outline:
Type your entire outline then, highlight all of the text
Right-click to get a content sensitive help menu
Select paragraph
Choose the Line Spacing Section – Selection “double”
The "right" and "wrong" answers have to do with whether or not
you correctly incorporated the concepts from the course and
addressed all areas of the assignment. Your “next steps” must

be defined specifically for
UMUC Haircuts
, addressing its operation and its environment and your
technology solution. Use the Rubric below to be sure you have
covered all aspects.
Case Study, Stage 5 Rubric : Outline of Next Steps
Criteria
90-100%
Far Above Standards
80-89%
Above Standards
70-79%
Meets Standards
60-69% Below Standards

< 60% Well Below Standards
Possible Points
Project Description
9-10 Points
Concise, complete and accurate description of proposed
technology solution includes strategy, process, IT components
and business resources, and is provided using course vocabulary
and written in third person.
8 Points
Brief and concise description of proposed technology solution
includes strategy, process, IT components, and business
resources and is provided using course vocabulary and written
in third person.
7 Points
Brief but adequate description of proposed technology solution
is provided and includes strategy, process, IT components and

business resources.
6 Points
Proposed technology solution description may be lengthy or
inadequate.
0-5 Points
Project not described or description cannot be understood
10
Project Management
18-20 Points
This section includes a clear and complete discussion of scope,
schedule, human and financial resource manage-ment, and
deliver-ables; is clearly aligned to case study and technology
solution; demon-strates thorough understand-ing of project
manage-ment course vocabulary and concepts, analysis and

critical thinking.
16-17 Points
This section includes a clear discussion of scope, schedule,
human and financial resource management, and deliverables; is
aligned to the case study and technology solution; demonstrates
understanding of project management course vocabulary and
concepts, analysis and critical thinking.
14-15 Points
The major components of project manage-ment are described
and are appropriate to the case study and the proposed solution.
12-13 Points
The components of project manage-ment are partially covered
and/or are somewhat appropriate to the case study project; and
may be lacking in demon-stration of understand-ing of course
concepts, analysis, and/or critical thinking.
0-11 Points
Project manage-ment compon-ents not included; very few
details provided; or are not applied to the case study project.
20

System Develop-
ment Life Cycle (SDLC)
18-20 Points
The seven phases of the SDLC (system investiga-tion, analysis,
design, program-ing, testing, implement-ation, and operations &
mainten-ance) are thoroughly covered and well aligned to the
proposed solution; and clearly demon-strates an understand-ing
of course vocabulary and concepts, analysis, and critical
thinking.
16-17 Points
The seven phases of the SDLC (system investigation, analysis,
design, programming, testing, implementation, and operations &
maintenance) are well covered and aligned to the proposed
solution; and demonstrates understanding of course vocabulary
and concepts, analysis, and critical thinking.
14-15 Points
The seven phases of the SDLC (system investiga-tion, analysis,
design, program-ing, testing, implement-ation, and operations &
mainten-ance) are included and adequately aligned to the
proposed solution and the case study.
12-13 Points

All seven phases of the SDLC are not covered, and/or explana-
tions are not aligned to the proposed solution; may be lacking in
demonstra-tion of understand-ing of course concepts, analysis,
and/or critical thinking.
0-11 Points
SDLC not included; is incorrectly addressed; or demon-strates
little effort.
20
Business Process
Changes
9-10 Points
The business process changes are fully explained and well
aligned to the proposed solution and appropriate to the case
study; clearly demon-strates an understand-ing of course
vocabulary and concepts, analysis, and critical thinking.
8 Points

The business process changes are explained and are appropriate
to the proposed solution and to the case study; and demonstrate
understanding of course vocabulary and concepts, analysis, and
critical thinking.
7 Points
The business process changes are appropriate to the proposed
solution and the case study
.
6 Points
The business process changes are somewhat appropriate to the
proposed solution and/or the case study.
0-5 Points
Business process changes are not addressed correctly or are not
appropriate to the proposed solution and/or the case study.
10

Employee Training
5 Points
Training plan is described in full, includes training employees
require to use the system effectively and how it will be
delivered; is well aligned to the proposed solution and to the
case study and clearly demon-strates a thorough understand-ing
of course vocabulary and concepts, analysis, and critical
thinking.
4 Points
Training plan is described, includes training employees require
to use the system effectively and how it will be delivered; is
appropriate to the proposed solution and to the case study and
demonstrates an understanding of course vocabulary and
concepts, analysis, and critical thinking.
3.5 Points
Training plan includes training employees require to use the
system effectively and how it will be delivered; is appropriate
to the proposed solution and to the case study.
3 Points
Training described includes some of training required and/or

how it will be delivered; is somewhat appropriate to the
proposed solution and/or case study.
0-2 Points
Training is not addressed or is not appropriate to the proposed
solution and/or case study.
5
Leadership Expectations
5 Points
Leadership expecta-tions include
the owner’s expecta-tions of how the project will be managed
and what it will produce
are thoroughly described and are well aligned to the proposed
solution and to the case study; clearly demon-strates a very
good understand-ing of course vocabulary and concepts,
analysis, and critical thinking.
4 Points

Leadership expectations include
the owner’s expectations of how the project will be managed
are explained and are appropriate to the proposed solution and
to the case study; demonstrates an understanding of course
3.5 Points
Leadership expecta-tions cover
the owner’s expecta-tions of how the project will be managed
and are appropriate to the proposed solution and to the case
study.
3 Points
Leadership expecta-tions include some of the owner’s expecta-
tions of how the project will be managed and/or what it will
produce; are somewhat appropriate to the proposed solution
and/or the case study.
0-2 Points
Leadership expecta-tions are not addressed or are not
appropriate to the proposed solution and/or the case study.
5

Defining Success
5 Points
This section provides several fully described measures of
success (
what will be measured to determine if the process has been
improved, and if the business strategy and objectives are being
met); measures are clearly aligned to the strategy, the process,
the case study and the proposed solution;
and clearly demonstrates an understanding of course
4 Points
This section provides several measures of success (
what will be measured to determine if the process has been
improved, and if the business strategy and objectives are being
met); measures are aligned to the strategy, the process, the case
study and the proposed solution;
and demonstrates understanding of course vocabulary and
concepts, analysis, and critical thinking.

3.5 Points
Definition of success for the proposed solution is measurable
and appropriate to the solution and the case study.
3 Points
Definition of success for the proposed technology solution is
not measurable; and/or is somewhat appropriate for the solution
and/or the case study.
0-2 Points
Definition of success is not provided; does not include any
measure-able attributes; or is not appropriate to the proposed
solution and/or the case study.
5
External Research
9-10 Points
Two or more sources other than the course material are
incorpor-ated and used effectively. Sources used are relevant

and timely and contribute to the analysis and support
conclusions.
References are appropri-ately incorpor-ated and cited using
APA style.
8 Points
At least one source other than the course material is
incorporated and used effectively. References are appropriately
incorporated and cited using APA style.
7 Points
At least one external resource is used and properly incorpor-
ated. Reference is cited using APA style.
6 Points
A source other than the textbook may be used, but is not
properly incorpor-ated or used and/or is not effective or
appropriate;
and/or does not follow APA style for references and citations.
0-5 Points
No external research incorpor-ated; or reference listed is not
cited within the text.
10

Outline Format
14-15 Points
Outline is profession-ally presented using sophisti-cated writing
(written in third person using full sentences) and is very well
organized. Very few or no errors; demon-strates correct
sentence structure, grammar, and spelling.
12-13 Points
Outline reflects effective organization; full sentences are used;
may have few errors in sentence structure, grammar, and
spelling; presented in a professional format.
10-11 Points
Outline is organized; full sentences are used; may have some
errors in sentence structure, grammar and spelling.
9 Points
Outline is not well organized; full sentences are not used;
and/or contains several grammar and/or spelling errors.

0-8 Points
Paper is not in annotated outline format; outline is extremely
poorly written and/or does not convey the inform-ation.
15
TOTAL Points Possible
100

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