Based on your research and course material, write a case study report paper describing the company, some of the possible benefits that the company might have gained by operating globally, the technology used to support a global position (such as cybersecurity) and the IT strategy used to gain market share and retention. Provide recommendations of the type(s) of technology the company could benefit from, and methods by which that technology could support decision making. Describe any challenges that the company has faced or is currently facing as a result of operating in a global society. The last section of the report should make suggestions on improving the company’s standing in various areas that you determined need improvement based on the textbook and your research. This section should include the rationale of your recommendation.
The entire report should in APA formatting (Use Times New Roman font). The “body” of the document (excluding title page, references, tables and figures) should be a minimum of 8‐10 double spaced pages long. Note that your Background and two Executive Summaries are part of this case study. They should answer several parts of the requirements and set you up to continue the case study. These assignments should all be put together into one document and DO count towards your page count.
Submit your case study assignment here. You case study should:
include a title page
Entire paper in APA formatting
include background information about the company
include an executive summary on the global operations of the company
include an executive summary on the cybersecurity of the company
include details about the following:
IT strategy used to gain market share and retention
Recommendations on the types of technology the company could benefit from (think of different Information Systems that may be helpful)
Suggestions on improving the company’s standing. Focus on IS/IT-based suggestions, but anything that would be beneficial can be listed if evidence is provided.
include a bibliography
At least 3 peer-reviewed sources
At least 6 sources total
be 8-10 double-spaced pages of actual written content
Your font throughout the whole paper should be 12 pt. Times New Roman. (This is what I will change it to when I check your page count)
This page count DOES include your Background and the two Executive Summaries.
Any blank space between pages (such as between your executive summaries), extra blank lines, tables, charts, figures, title pages, and reference pages do NOT count towards the page count.
Use parenthetical notation to cite your sources in your paper
Remember, professional quality means formatting AND punctuation/grammar
Plagiarism score from turnitin must be at 20% or lower. Anything higher will result in a 0. If your initial submission is higher than this, it is your responsibility to check the score and resubmit before the due date. You have unlimited submissions.
NOTE: It is perfectly acceptable to add to or make changes to your background, executive summaries, or your table/figure from what you previously submitted. I understand that as your research continues, you may find new information or come to different conclusions.
NOTE: The number of sources listed above is a minimum. For a paper this length, you will likely have more sources.
PS – Make a checklist to ensure you have met all requirements. The grade will be based on the requirements listed here! It looks like a lot, but much of this should already be complete if you have been keeping up with your deliverables for the case study.
