You will present this information to your group. It will be approximately 2-4 or so minutes in length. You will record your presentation as you speak in your group and post it on the page entitled How is my Research Progressing in your Oral Portfolio. You will need to discuss the following: 1. A clear statement of the purpose of your investigation 2. A brief description of why you are interested in this question and why you think it is important 3. Three academically acceptable sources, at least one journal article You will need to present a brief discussion of one of the sources, including how and where you found it, why you think it is an academically acceptable source and how it relates to your topic. Your classmates may ask you questions or make suggestions that will help you to clarify and expand your ideas.

Stage 1: Strategic Use of Technology Assignment – BA&SR: Introduction and Section I. Strategic Use of Technology

Write an appropriate Introduction to the entire BA&SR Report (guidelines are provided below). Section I of the BA&SR document contains an organizational analysis and identifies ways in which an information system to improve the hiring process can help MTC, the organization in the case study, meet its strategic goals and meet the information needs of various levels of management. Using the case study, assignment instructions, Content readings, and external research, develop your Introduction and Section I. Strategic Use of Technology. To start, review the readings in Weeks 1 and 2. The case study tells you that the executives and employees at MTC have identified a need for an effective and efficient applicant tracking or hiring system. As you review the case study, use the assignment instructions to take notes to assist in your analysis.