Generate Time Management and Analysis Representations within IT Consulting

Scenario No. 1: Holliman Veterinary Hospital

Task:

This Competency Assessment assesses the following outcome(s): IT402-2: Generate time management and analysis representations within IT consulting. Module 2 introduces some basic analysis methods, ideas for gathering data, and the creativity needed in looking for solutions to client problems. Make sure you investigate all parts of the module for activities and requirements before posting or completing graded work. Food for thought: What is the advantage to having an organized methodology in evaluating business opportunities? In what ways can you use software tools to organize and present complex ideas? Why are visual representations of ideas powerful? Content Scenario No. 1 Holliman Veterinary Hospital has considered advertising on the radio and in newspapers in their community, but now has contacted you about the possibility of developing a better Web presence. HVH is located in an area of about a half million people; there are many other veterinarians, so competition for clients can be fierce. The hospital's current "website" consists of a homepage created on a free template, some random photos, and minimal information such as the address, phone, and email contact. Scenario No. 2 Phillips Insurance Company has offices in seven cities, and has contacted you about their aging network infrastructure. The security of company and client data is always of primary concern. The company is contemplating an agent training through delivery of video and live class sessions on an intranet, but the current network is not capable of handling it. There is concern about the use of both hardware and software by the trainers themselves as they develop a program, and again, there is a concern about keeping company secrets from competitors.

Your Assignment should be composed in a two-page APA formatted Word document. Your Assignment does not require an abstract page but does require a cover page and separate reference page. Consider using SWOT Analysis Worksheet template. Part 1: SWOT Analysis Minimum Submission Requirements Choose just one of the scenarios above. Provide an appropriate paper subheading. Write an introductory statement to this section before presenting your SWOT analysis. Do not simply say you "chose scenario no. 2" - write as if the reader is unaware of the Assignment instructions. Organize your SWOT analysis on the page by either using a table or a bulleted list. Make sure it is clear which answer explains the strengths, which one answers the weaknesses, etc. Do not use sources for this part of the Assignment; write entirely in your own words. If work submitted for this competency assessment does not meet the minimum submission requirements, it will be returned without being scored.

It violates the University Honor Code, and the offense is subject to disciplinary action. You are expected to be the sole author of your work. Use of another person's work or ideas must be accompanied by specific citations and references. Whether the action is intentional or not, it still constitutes plagiarism. Part 2: Visual explanations of potential solutions using Visio First, provide an appropriate paper subheading. Using the same scenario that you chose for SWOT analysis, prepare one of the following to show the options for what you can do for this client. Prepare this in Visio and embed (not link) in your Word document. Minimum Submission Requirements Choose one of the following to draw in Visio: 1. Flowchart - A minimum of nine shapes must be included; the flowchart must be created using standard flowcharting shapes, symbols, and methodology. 2. Cause and Effect Fishbone diagram - The reading this week refers to Figure 5.2 in the text; your fishbone diagram should have approximately the same amount of detail as in that example.