This project requires students to write a detailed proposal $($minimum of $5$ pages$)$ recommending a new ERP $($Enterprise Resource Planning$)$ system for their advertising company. The proposal should demonstrate the use of research on ERP solutions, understanding of change management, cybersecurity concerns, employee training, and design thinking approaches. Students must outline the steps for preparing, selecting, implementing, training, and evaluating the success of the software. The proposal must include:

Research and Justification:

Conduct research on multiple ERP options and justify the choice of one based on company needs.

Change Management Strategy:

Present a change management plan to ensure employee buy$-$in and smooth transition.

ERP Goals:

Clearly explain the goals and benefits of the ERP system for improving back$-$office operations.

Training Plan:

Provide a comprehensive training strategy for employees.

Implementation Timeline:

Include a detailed timeline for preparation, implementation, and post$-$implementation phases.

Cybersecurity and Risk Mitigation:

Address the importance of cybersecurity and propose measures to mitigate risks.

Bibliography and Citations:

Use proper MLA citations throughout and include a bibliography.

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Category

Needs Improvement

Average

Good

Exceptional

Learning Competencies

Quality of Research and Justification

$-$ Minimal research, weak justification for chosen ERP. $-2$

$-$ Basic research conducted, justification is unclear. $-4$

$-$ Adequate research with a reasonable justification. $-6$

$-$ Thorough research with strong justification for the ERP system selected, showing a clear understanding of company needs.$-8$

$-$ Competency $2\mathrm{.}1$: Identify Pertinent Elements of Information and Analyze Information.

Change Management Strategy

$-$ Lacks clear strategy or poorly addresses employee involvement.$-2$

$-$ Basic change management plan with limited employee considerations.$-5$

$-$ Adequate change management strategy with employee buy$-$in$.-7\mathrm{.}5$

$-$ Comprehensive strategy addressing all facets of change, employee involvement, and resistance management.$-10$

$-$ Competency $5\mathrm{.}2$: Learn on a Self$-$Sustaining Basis, including team training and collaboration.

ERP Goals and Implementation Plan

$-$ Vague or unclear goals and no detailed plan for implementation.$-1$

$-$ Goals are outlined but lack depth, implementation plan is basic.$-3$

$-$ Clear ERP goals with a reasonable implementation plan.$-4\mathrm{.}5$

$-$ Well$-$defined goals with a comprehensive and practical implementation plan, including all necessary phases.$-6$

$-$ Competency $3\mathrm{.}1$: Plan Information to Be Presented and Organize Business Tasks.

Training Plan

$-$ No training plan or inadequate details provided.$-1$

$-$ Training plan is basic with limited scope.$-2\mathrm{.}5$

$-$ Sufficient training plan covering major employee groups.$-3\mathrm{.}5$

$-$ Thorough training plan covering all relevant staff, with detailed methods and timelines for execution. $-5$

$-$ Competency $4\mathrm{.}1$: Develop Skills for Remote Communication and Employee Collaboration.

Cybersecurity and Risk Mitigation

$-$ Fails to address cybersecurity or risk mitigation adequately.$-0$

$-$ Basic mention of cybersecurity, lacks depth. $-1$

$-$ Adequate coverage of cybersecurity concerns with basic risk mitigation.$-2$

$-$ Excellent cybersecurity measures with detailed risk mitigation strategies.$-3$

$-$ Competency $5\mathrm{.}3$: Ensure Security of Digital Information and Apply Proper Safety Protocols.

Presentation and Format

$-$ Formatting issues, lacks table of contents and$/$or proper citations. $-1$

$-$ Formatting is mostly correct, but citations or other elements are missing.$-2\mathrm{.}5$

$-$ Well$-$formatted with minor issues in citations or structure.$-4\mathrm{.}5$

$-$ Exceptionally well$-$formatted, with proper table of contents, citations, and bibliography.$-6$

$-$ Competency $3\mathrm{.}3$: Highlight and Share Information Effectively, ensuring clear communication.

Timeline and Feasibility

$-$ No timeline or impractical plan for execution.$-0$

$-$ Basic timeline provided, but lacks detail or is unrealistic.$-1$

$-$ Adequate timeline covering most stages of the project.$-1\mathrm{.}5$

$-$ Comprehensive and realistic timeline covering preparation, implementation, and post$-$implementation phases.$-2$

$-$ Competency $3\mathrm{.}2$: Carry Out Production and Create Actionable Plans for Project Execution. This project requires students to write a detailed proposal $($minimum of $5$ pages$)$ recommending a new ERP $($Enterprise Resource Planning$)$ system for their advertising company. The proposal should demonstrate the use of research on ERP solutions, understanding of change management, cybersecurity concerns, employee training, and design thinking approaches. Students must outline the steps for preparing, selecting, implementing, training, and evaluating the success of the software. The proposal must include:

$1.$ Research and Justification:

$-$ Conduct research on multiple ERP options and justify the choice of one based on company needs.

$2.$ Change Management Strategy:

$-$ Present a change management plan to e