CTA- Apply IT Concepts to Business Decisions

Description

Critical Thinking Assignment

Module 06: Apply IT Concepts to Business Decisions

In this module, As you work through this module, think about how you see Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Analytics in your organizations and in your daily life. In today’s world, data is being generated at an unprecedented rate, and businesses need to be able to make sense of this data to make informed decisions. Have you ever considered why or how these affect your decision making? Do you trust the data you are getting? Why? How can businesses use Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Analytics for decision making?

Question Requirements:

Apply IT Concepts to Business Decisions

1. Qlik offers a complimentary e-book entitled “Turn your Excel Reports into Stunning Dashboards.” Download the e-book. Write a report about what you learned.
2. Visit the website of software provider Microstrategy at https://www.microstrategy.com

• Click on “Solutions.”
• Click “By Industry.”
• Scroll down to choose an industry that interests you and click on that Industry.
• Choose a business application that interests you such as Distribution Center Operations, Digital Loyalty Card, Vendor Portal or Customer Analysis.
• Click “Watch the Video.”
• Write a report describing what you learned.

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Directions:

• Write an essay that includes an introduction paragraph, the essay’s body, and a conclusion paragraph to address the assignment’s guide questions. Do not address the questions using a question-and-answer format.

Your well-written paper should meet the following requirements:

• Be 4 – 5 pages in length, which does not include the title and reference pages, which are never a part of the content minimum requirements.
• Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style guidelines.
• Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least two current, scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles. Current articles are those published in the last five years.
• Ensure zero plagiarism. (very, very important)

In advance of submission, review the grading rubric to see how you will be graded for this assignment.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the relationship between business intelligence and decision making.
2. Articulate the ways in which data science can help a business gain a competitive advantage.
3. Identify the most important data analytics tools for business decision making.
4. Examine the business value of data visualization applications and enterprise data mashups.

Readings

Required:

• Chapter 6 in Information Technology for Management: On-Demand Strategies for Performance, Growth, and Sustainability
• Marr, B. (2022, November 16). Beyond Dashboards: The Future Of Analytics And Business Intelligence? Bernard Marr. https://bernardmarr.com/beyond-dashboards-the-futu…
• View the following videos:
• Chapter 6 Whiteboard Animation Videos, part 1
• Chapter 6 Whiteboard Animation Videos, part 2

Recommended:

• Chapter 6 PowerPoint Presentation
• Haan, K. (2022, May 17). Best Data Analytics Tools & Software (2022). Forbes Advisor. https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/b…