Preliminary Investigation Report

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use industry-standard methodologies for analyzing a business situation, initiating a project, and determining various aspects of feasibility of an IT project. This assignment specifically addresses the following course outcomes to enable you to:
• plan, build, and maintain systems that meet organizational strategic goals by demonstrating the use of enterprise architecture and applying enterprise governance principles and practices
• effectively communicate with stakeholders to determine, manage, and document business requirements throughout the SDLC
 
The results of your systems analysis and design work in this class will be documented in a Final System Report. The purpose of the Report is to inform management of your system proposal and gain approval to proceed with the project. The Report will be developed and submitted in stages, which will be compiled at the end of class into the Final System Report. Review the outline of the Final System Report in the Stage 4 Assignment description. Note that it contains the analysis of the problem(s) and requirements, and proposes what kind of a system solution is needed. It does not propose a specific solution, but it does recommend why and how the organization should acquire the solution.
The first step in the analysis process is to create a Preliminary Investigation Report (PIR). The PIR documents the system planning phase of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). During the planning phase, the opportunities presented or problem(s) to be solved with an information technology system are identified, investigation into the current situation occurs, and various feasibility aspects of implementing a system are analyzed. This results in a recommendation for further action with estimated costs and schedule, and a list of benefits. Once it is completed and approved, the PIR becomes the major source document for use to begin the systems analysis phase.
To start, read the case study carefully. The case study tells you that the executives at Precision Electronics Parts, Inc., have identified a need to replace the current customer billing and payment system and re-engineer the associated processes. As you review the case study, list the most important relevant business problems and identify the information presented that you will need to complete the sections of the Preliminary Investigation Report shown below. All of the information you need to complete the projects in this class is not provided in the case study. In the discussion area of the classroom, there is a discussion titled “Case Study Interview Questions” where you can pose questions about the case study, as if you were interviewing the people in the case study organization. Any information that you need that is not included in the case study should be asked about in this discussion. Responses from the faculty member on behalf of the case study organization will be available for everyone in the class.
Using the case study and the outline and resources listed below, develop your Preliminary Investigation Report. Approximate lengths for each section are provided as a guideline; be sure to provide all pertinent information. References in brackets are to the two e-textbooks (by authors Jawahar and Conger) used in this class and the page on which the explanatory information begins.
I. Introduction (1 paragraph)
a. Brief statement of the problem or system
b. Name of person or group who initiated the investigation
c. Name of person or group who performed the investigation
II. Problem to be solved – The basis of the system request, including an explanation of major problems or opportunities (1 paragraph)
III. Findings
a. Scope of proposed system (1 paragraph describing the system boundaries – what is included, perhaps where it stops)
b. Constraints (1 paragraph, including a short list of constraints) [Jawahar, p. 61]
c. Fact Finding – significant findings and conclusions (1 paragraph with more than one finding and conclusion to be drawn; source is the case study and responses to questions posed in the Case Study Interview Questions discussion)
 
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Margaret Wheatley’s theories and perspectives on leadership and organizations.

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Write an analysis of Margaret Wheatley’s theories and perspectives on leadership and organizations. There are no page number requirements for this assessment.
Introduction
An analysis of someone else’s perspective on the application of the theories of leadership allows you to compare and contrast them against your own work experience and gives you a broader context with which to consider best practices you might want to implement in your own career.
The resources for this assessment examine the new science of leadership as well as the use of personal, purpose, and change mastery. These resources can help you become familiar with why a sense of purpose gives meaning to and helps release the energy of an authentic and congruent leader. Out of a sense of purpose, leaders develop the courage to put language around their vision.
The suggested readings also address how a leader adapts to change and why noticing resistance to change helps a leader examine ineffective old patterns. In order to lead others through change, leaders must trust themselves to think simultaneously in the present and in the future. This requires the ability to adapt and deal with ambiguity and anxiety in the midst of unfolding reality.
Preparation
The following resources are required to complete the assessment.
CAPELLA RESOURCES
Click the links provided to view the following resources:
New Business Realities of the 21st Century [PDF].
Instructions
Research Margaret Wheatley’s New Science of Leadership theories. You will find useful information in the Resources, including Scott London’s interview, “The New Science of Leadership: An Interview with Margaret Wheatley,” and Margaret Wheatley’s book, Leadership and the New Science: Discovering Order in a Chaotic World.
Write an analysis of Wheatley’s theories and perspectives of leadership and organizations. Address the following in your analysis:
Identify the main points and theories of leadership reflected in Wheatley’s observations.
Describe examples from your work experience that reflect Wheatley’s observations.
Analyze the New Business Realities relative to Wheatley’s leadership best practices.
When referring to sources in your assessment, remember to use proper APA format for your citations and references. In addition, remember to edit and spell check your document before submitting it.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
Competency 1: Analyze the art and science of leadership.
Identify the main points and theories of leadership reflected in Wheatley’s observations.
Analyze the New Business Realities relative to Wheatley’s leadership best practices.
Competency 2: Reflect on personal leadership skills.
Describe examples from own work experience that reflect Wheatley’s observations.
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Different Minds The Body Specificity of Language and Thought

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1. Read over the following articles and discuss how language can affect our actions
Casasanto, D. (2011). Different Bodies, Different Minds The Body Specificity of Language and Thought. Download Different Bodies, Different Minds The Body Specificity of Language and Thought.Current Directions in Psychological Science, 20(6), 378–383. http://doi.org/10.1177/0963721411422058
Matsuki, K., Chow, T., Hare, M., Elman, J. L., Scheepers, C., & McRae, K. (2011). Event-based plausibility immediately influences on-line language comprehension Download Event-based plausibility immediately influences on-line language comprehension. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, 37(4), 913.
2. Pick one of your traits and explain the influences that both nature and nurture have on it. For example, if you have a short temper, explain its origins in your genetics, your culture, and your childhood experiences.
 
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Organizational barriers to effective innovation

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Based on the organization and change initiative you chose in Workshop Three, you will create a 3–5-page proposal of how you would then enact change using Kotter’s eight-step framework
Include a brief summary of your organization, the change initiative, the steps needed to enact change, barriers to such change efforts, and your approach and attitude toward overcoming such obstacles to enact change. What would need to happen within the organization to enact change? How does your plan address multicultural and diverse contexts? What would you need to develop to lead such change?
Keep in mind all that you have learned about the needs of adult learners, innovation, and change theory. Be able to evaluate why your approach is appropriate for your chosen organizational context and include recommendations for the organization for enacting the change.
Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be able to:
• Analyze personal approach and attitude towards barriers to effective innovation, learning, and change and evaluate areas of development to increase leadership effectiveness.
• Identify organizational barriers to effective innovation, learning, and change.
• Evaluate areas of development to increase personal leadership effectiveness.
• Demonstrate understanding of change behavior and strategy and apply knowledge in a real-life scenario.
• Evaluate appropriate approaches for situational contexts and give recommendations for action.
• Apply innovative approach to a real-life organization to foster practical learning
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