CIS-311 Management Information Systems Dr. Kelley Fall 2001

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In-Class Activity Worksheet #6

Collaborative Workgroups - Field Interview Mini-Project

Group 1
Group the specific IT technologies identified in the interviews in categories, and explain their business function.
Discussion Leader:	Sheila Whittaker
Designated Speaker (3-4 min):	Jessica Groves
Fill-In Speaker (1-2 min):	John Roberts
Report Writer:	Travis Stacy
Researcher & Timer:	Chris Mullins

Group 2
List and comment on key interviews that showed IT being used as part of a coherent, effective overall business strategy.
Discussion Leader:	Sam Hunt
Designated Speaker (3-4 min):	Stephanie Sargeant
Fill-In Speaker (1-2 min):	James Thornsberry
Report Writer:	Doug McClure
Researcher & Timer:	Kimberly Stone

Group 3
Identify trends and recurring themes evident from interviews that show poor use of IT, and make a list of specific recommendations for improvement for presentation to and action by upper management.
Discussion Leader:	Rachel Crisp
Designated Speaker (3-4 min):	Ashley Hay
Fill-In Speaker (1-2 min):	Robert Pruitt
Report Writer:	Tiffany Serafini
Researcher & Timer:	Candance Watson

Group 4
Name the characteristics and job responsiblities of the two most senior IT positions interviewed, and present a 10 year recruitment, grooming, and compensation career plan for the hire and internal development of these two key IT workers.
Discussion Leader:	Jocelyn Atiase
Designated Speaker (3-4 min):	Justin Goodpaster
Fill-In Speaker (1-2 min):	Melissa Beavin
Report Writer:	Amber Call
Researcher	Adam Young
Timer:	Eric Fisher

Group 5
Identify, rank and comment on the key factors that determine pay scales for IT staff in the real world.
Discussion Leader:	Eva Henderson
Designated Speaker (3-4 min):	Josh Masters
Fill-In Speaker (1-2 min):	James Miller
Report Writer:	Kerry Adkins
Researcher & Timer:	Donna Bloomfield

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