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...n textbook. The hand-in project paper should be no fewer than 15, and not more than 25 double-spaced pages in length. It may include tables, charts, and illustrations. 4) The hand-in project paper should include a cover page, a table of contents, an Introduction, a Mission statement (major business objectives/target audience), an illustrated organizational chart (of departments/departmental areas) of the company, and Summary remarks. You can use the Business Plan Templates in Word only as a guideline. 5) Your group will be asked to give a 10 minute class presentation describing (outlining) your virtual company in relation to textbook theory. 6) The finished paper project will cover textbook concepts. There may be some overlap between the textbook chapters. Due: Last day of classes. For example, from Chapter One, describe your virtual company in terms of what types of information systems and their components you will employ (workgroups), and what benefit these choices will be to your company; what hardware and software components you will use; what type of network and internet service (e-commerce) you will employ; describe how your company will obtain a competitive advantage in the market place; what kind of data you will expect and how you will manage this data. Identify the type of users you might expect, and how they will use your system. Outline any ethical concerns your company may have. Describe the choices your company has made and why. From Chapter Two, identify the nature and type of your business, and where you see your company fitting into current business trends. Describe your business functions, and the general organization of your business. Identify your business activities related to its operation and management. Describe your information processing trail, and how you are going to use computer information systems for these activities. From Chapter Three, you will identify particular types of computer systems you will select for your company, and the computer and communications hardware your company will utilize including the reasons for your choice. Also, identify the types of software you will need to employ. Discuss how your company will organize and store data. Identify your users and operating personnel and give reasons for these choices. Identify company procedures. Discuss your company’s ethical decision making ideas, and ethical issues that may arise and how you will ensure against any infraction. MISSION STATEMENT COMPONENTS Source: J A. Pearce, II, and F. R. David, “Corporate Mission Statements: The Bottom Line,” Academy of Management Executive, May 1992, pp. 109-116 Customer market We believe our first responsibility is to the doctors, nurses and patients, to mothers and all others who use our products and services. (Johnson & Johnson) Product and service AMAX’s principal products are molybdenum, coal, iron ore, copper, lead, zinc, petroleum and natural gas, potash, phosphates, nickel, tungsten, silver, gold, and magnesium. (AMAX) Geographical domain We are dedicated to the total success of Corning Glass Works as a worldwide competitor. (Corning glass) Technology Control Data is in the business of applying microelectronics and computer technology in two general areas: computer-related hardware and computing- enhancing services, which include computation, information, education, and finance. (Control Data) Concern for survival In this respect, the company will conduct its operations prudently and will provide the profits and growth which will assure Hoover’s ultimate success. (Hoover Universal) Philosophy We believe human development to be the worthiest of goals of civilization and independence to be the superior condition for nurturing growth in the capabilities of...