Thesis Option Grading Rubric Course: IT595 Unit: 4 Points: 100 Unit 4 Assignment: Writing the Thesis Outcomes addressed in this Assignment: Unit Outcomes: All Students: • Write a clear, concise, and unambiguous thesis or project. Thesis Option: • • Develop your project/research for communication with other readers. Use critical and analytical thinking to illustrate the validity of your project/research. Course Outcome: IT595-4: Critical and Analytical Thinking: Apply appropriate theories, including Request for Comments (RFCs), within the cybersecurity science and technology to evaluate and mitigate risk context of uncertainty. Note: In this class, you will either exercise a project option or a thesis option. You are to select the option that you have decided to work on for the entire class and complete part of that option each week. Thesis Option Purpose In this Assignment, you will put your writing skills to the test as you will focus on writing your thesis. You should pay special attention to writing about your findings and conclusions regarding your research work. Assignment Instructions Download the Planning your Thesis Template from Course Documents and complete the sections that pertain to your thesis. Directions for Submitting Your Assignment Compose your Assignment in a Microsoft Word document and save it as Username-IT595 AssignmentUnit#.doc (Example: TAllen- IT595 Assignment-Unit4.doc). If you have more than one file, put all files into a zip archive file (Example: TAllen- IT595 Assignment-Unit4.zip). Submit your file by selecting the Unit 4: Assignment Dropbox by the end of Unit 4. Copyright 2017 Thesis Option Grading Rubric Course: IT595 Unit: 4 Points: 100 Assignment 4 grading rubric = 100 points Assignment Requirements Points Possible 1. Indicated whether the thesis is quantitative, qualitative, or both. 0– 10 2. Provided a clear statement of hypothesis/project theme. 0–10 3. Defied the variables. 0–10 4. Provided a statement of rationale for study. 0–10 5. Provided a data collection outline. 0–20 6. Provided a concise data analysis procedure. 0–20 7. Provides a construct statement. 0–20 Total (Sum of all points) 0–100 Points Earned Points deducted for spelling, grammar, and/or APA errors. Adjusted Total Points Please refer to the writing rubric in Course Resources to understand how spelling, grammar, and APA deductions are assessed. Copyright 2017 Running head: CLOUD COMPUTING A Study of impact of Cloud computing on small businesses By: Emmanuel Nyarko Purdue University Global Professor: Lori Farr March 30, 2019 1 CLOUD COMPUTING 2 Table of Contents Abstract................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 4 Literature Review ................................................................................................................................................... 4 Research Methodology ........................................................................................................................................... 8 Research questions ............................................................................................................................................. 8 Research impact .................................................................................................................................................. 8 Data Collection ................................................................................................................................................... 8 Population ........................................................................................................................................................... 8 Identifying Sample ............................................................................................................................................. 9 Contacting research subjects ............................................................................................................................... 9 Consent to participate in research ..................................................................................................................... 10 Ethical issues in research .................................................................................................................................. 10 Conclusion ............................................................................................................................................................ 10 References ............................................................................................................................................................ 11 CLOUD COMPUTING 3 Abstract Cloud computing is the procedure to deliver the IT services in which the resources can be obtained with the help of the internet with the help of web-based tools as well as applications rather than the direct connectedness to the server. In 2017, Forrester Research expected that 50 percent of worldwide organizations will trust minimum one public cloud platform till the end of year 2018. The research questions are To what extent cloud computing services are familiar with the organizations? What are the implications of using cloud computing on organizations? CLOUD COMPUTING 4 Introduction Cloud computing is the procedure to deliver the IT services in which the resources can be obtained with the help of the internet with the help of web-based tools as well as applications rather than the direct connectedness to the server. Instead of keeping the files on the hard drive, cloud-based storage is the perfect way to save the remote database. (AlBar, &Rakibul Hoque, 2019) Till the time the electronic device can use the web, it has accession to the data as well as the software programs to execute it. (Kumar, Samalia, &Verma, 2017) Most of the small businesses are using cloud computing and experience in the benefits that were never received before. In 2017, Forrester Research expected that 50 percent of worldwide organizations will trust minimum one public cloud platform till the end of year 2018. (Freeman, 2018) Various kinds of cloud computing are infrastructure as a service, software as a service, and platform as a service. Literature Review The authors intended to analyse the causes that impact cloud computing (CC) selection by the Small Medium Enterprises. A quantitative investigation was done to inspect the connection among perceived advantages, top administration assistance, IT assets, outside push, and adoption of cloud computing. It was found that Information Technology assets and outside push altogether impact adoption of cloud computing. Regardless, there isn't sufficient proof to help perceived advantages and top administration assistance as huge aspects of cloud computing selection. (Hassan, Nasir, Herry, Norhaiza, and Iskandar, 2017) The research was conducted to recognize the urgent aspects that impact the constant utilization of CC services in associations. To accomplish this distinguished target, this exploration research completed a thorough review of the literature on CC services' reception at CLOUD COMPUTING 5 the hierarchical dimension, especially accentuating the aspects that characterize the delayed selection of CC services. The aspects recognized, filled in as a guide needed by associations for totally sheltered as well as compelling CC administration and their utilization in trades. (Al-Sharafi, Arshah, & Abu-Shanab, 2017) The purpose behind conducting the research was the ability to evaluate the correlation between the Medium Small Enterprises' (MSEs) requirements as well as the data handling abilities of Cloud Computing Services and the way this fit impacts CC selection in the Kenyan enterprises. The study recommends a solid connection between organization’s tasks and CC services and between enterprises' data collection requirements and CC services data handling capacities. Different factors recognized as affecting CCS acquisition are reasonable and the connection among the CC Service suppliers and the enterprises. Cloud computing is rapidly becoming popular in business. It provides businesses online services on interest, (for example, Gmail, Salesforce, etc) and provides them to reduce expenditure on devices and IT support. The research states that developing companies, cloud services providers have common elucidative commitments to provide and observe the information regarding relevant issues, for example, buyer protection, unwavering quality of services, data mining and data ownership. The concept of interlucency is created as epistemological righteousness overseeing morally viable communication. It is contended that businesses utilizing cloud services (e.g., banks, law offices, medical clinics and so on putting away customer information in the cloud) should pursue rather progressively stringent regulations. (Bruin &Floridi, 2017) Construct CLOUD COMPUTING 6 The construct is to measure how much organizations need cloud computing and for what purpose. Specifically, I intend to measure the impact on small businesses such as hospitals. Cloud computing is being increasingly adopted by medical institutions due to the experience it offers for both clients and medical practitioners. Without cloud computing, most operations are repetitive in nature and this often leads to a lot of time consumption to operations that would otherwise not be required through the use of cloud computing. The use of cloud computing also brings about enhanced agility by medical institutions. When agility is improved, these institutions become more responsive to various changes that take place within the market (Etching, 2016). Ability to react faster to changes in the market means that the healthcare outcomes of both the healthcare system and the clients are more likely to be realized. These attributes also allow the institutions to accommodate various and changing business needs with ease. Cloud computing also leads to huge cost savings for the hospital administrators. Through effective cost management, medical institutions become more profitable and this decreases the cost of medical services for the various populations. These drivers have thereby played a huge role towards increased adoption of cloud computing across various institutions. For any healthcare institution to develop could computing adoption efforts, there must be strategic reasons behind such efforts. It does not make any business sense to develop such technology whereas there is no gain that the business aims to achieve in the future. One of the major reasons behind the adoption of cloud computing efforts is based on the need to increase the efficiency of various operations and activities. Increasing efficiency is often associated with providing better services for the people who receive medical services from the healthcare institution. Such adoption could also be motivated by a desire to comply with various laws and regulations that require the adoption of cloud computing efforts. Compliance with these laws CLOUD COMPUTING 7 ensures that the company does not suffer penalties and other forms of disciplinary actions that may be applied by the relevant bodies within the healthcare system. There are several keys to success when developing and executing a cloud strategy. The first key to success is that the technology to be adopted must be appropriate for the medical institution. When it comes to adoption of cloud computing, it is imperative that the technology to be adopted suits the needs of the institution. Whenever the technology does not suit the institution, the technology is bound to fail (Maxwell, 2014). The management can guarantee this through hiring or outsourcing these services from the relevant providers. The second key to success is proper training for the members of staff within the institution. Proper training ensures that the medical practitioners understand the system and are able to use it to accomplish various duties and responsibilities. Without such training from the designers or providers of the technology, the healthcare institution cannot put this technology into optimum use across the institution. Below is a graph showing the responses received; CLOUD COMPUTING 8 Research Methodology Research questions RQ 1: To what extent cloud computing services are familiar with the organizations? the research question will help to identify the level to which the CC services are being used in the organization. It is essential to know if the organizations have been actually using it and if they are using then how frequently the services are utilized by all the members of the organization. RQ 2: What are the implications of using cloud computing on organizations? RQ 3: Is it profitable to use cloud computing for organizations or not? RQ 4: What factors should an organization check before settling for a cloud network? Research impact The research question will help to identify the impact of using cloud computing on the organization. This can include positive or negative implications. Data Collection To proceed with the research, both secondary and primary data will be assembled. Primary data will be gathered from the employees or owners of small business organizations. The responses generated will be statistically analysed to see how frequently they have been using cloud computing services and the likely impact on their organizations. Secondary data will be collected from scholarly articles, journals, books, etc. (Habjan&Puchihar, 2017). This will give an idea regarding the previous research conducted in the same or similar area. It will also help to draw the conclusions. Population Purpose behind conducting the research was the ability to evaluate the correlation CLOUD COMPUTING 9 between the Medium Small Enterprises' (MSEs) requirements as well as the data handling abilities of Cloud Computing Services and the way this fit impacts CC selection in the Kenyan enterprises. The study recommends a solid connection between organization’s tasks and CC services and between enterprises' data collection requirements and CC services data handling capacities. Different factors recognized as affecting CCS acquisition are reasonable and the connection among the CC Service suppliers and the enterprises Identifying Sample The idea behind the study was to analyse the causes that impact cloud computing (CC) selection by the Small Medium Enterprises. To do this effectively, the people working on these organizations were considered as the ideal sample of the population, namely the IT manager, few junior staff members who use the systems and people in charge of communication. A quantitative investigation was done to inspect the connection among perceived advantages, top administration assistance, IT assets, outside push, and adoption of cloud computing. It was found that Information Technology assets and outside push altogether impact adoption of cloud computing. Contacting research subjects To keep in contact with the chosen subjects, I will make use of informal interviews as well as observation. Through observation, I will be able to monitor the participants in their natural working environment, and see how they interact with cloud computing technology. Observation is good because I will get first-hand information regarding the challenges that the participants go through in the process, as well as see the advantages that they enjoy when doing their tasks with the help of cloud computing. With the case of the interviews, I will ensure that they are done in an informal setup. This provides a relaxed environment where the participants are able to speak and air out their CLOUD COMPUTING 10 opinions without feeling that they are being cornered. This is important because it will give them the freedom to speak about the challenges and any other opinions they might have on the use of cloud computing technology freely. Consent to participate in research To get consent, I need to make the participants understand the importance of my research, and what I aim to achieve in the long run. This means that I will be transparent with them, and this will make them trust me and hence provide me with the needed information. Ethical issues in research There are a number of aspects that I will take into consideration to ensure that mutual respect and fairness is met in the research process. First is to ensure honesty and integrity, by sticking to the results obtained and not making up any data. Secondly, I will be open to the sample group and let them know the purpose of the research and what methods will be used. Third, I will ensure utmost respect for anonymity and confidentiality when posting the results obtained. Finally, I will ensure informed consent during the entire research period. Conclusion Hence, cloud computing services have divided numerous benefits not only to the small organizations but also for the big organization. The extent of usage depends upon the level of awareness and the resources being used or provided by the organization. Based on the review, it is found that most of the organizations have been quickly adopting the cloud computing services and the other organizations across the world are also assisted to plan and take up cloud computing services. A cloud platform has different servers, so clients have the advantage of having boundless storage, most extreme transfer speed, oversaw load adjusting services. Cloud CLOUD COMPUTING 11 computing services can play a tremendous effect on a private venture. Thus cloud facilitating administrations ought to be picked carefully and with the best of the knowledge. References CLOUD COMPUTING 12 AlBar, A. M., &Rakibul Hoque, M. (2019). Factors affecting cloud ERP adoption in Saudi Arabia: An empirical study. Information Development, 35(1), 150–164. Al-Sharafi, M., Arshah, R., & Abu-Shanab, E. (2017). Factors Influencing the Continuous Use of Cloud Computing Services in Organization Level. Proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Image Processing. 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