This paper should be written in APA format and must be between 750-1000 words, which is between 3 and 4 double-spaced pages (your cover page and reference pages do not count). You will also need to reference a minimum of 5 different book chapters and two outside sources in ways that directly support your discussion and analysis.
Paper Structure: (Keep in mind that the three sections below do not represent paragraphs. Your paper should be composed of several paragraphs)
First, you will find a business process from an industry that has been directly affected by COVID-19 (health industry, food industry, entertainment industry, etc.) and identify and explain how that industry used to conduct business pre-COVID. Make sure the industry and the business process you choose is related to Information Systems and that it has a clear business process you can identify and break down in steps. For this part of your paper, be sure to include:
- What is the industry and what is the business process you will explain?
- What were the pre-COVID steps to complete the busines process?
- What was the ultimate goal of the activity (of the process)?
- What was/were the transaction(s) that occurred during the business process?
Second, revisit that same activity but under the current COVID situation and share:
- How has the activity/process changed?
- What are the steps now?
- What has been the most significant change in the process?
- Why are these changes to the process necessary under COVID conditions?
- Do you still achieve the same goal in the end?
Finally, wrap up your paper by discussing the implications of the change. Be specific and use examples. Address the following:
- Will there be more changes to the process post-COVID?
- Will the process evolve, remain, or return to pre-COVID status? why or why not?
- Do you foresee a full new process altogether? Yes, no, why?
- What should informed users know about these changes and how should they think of them moving forward?
Requirements:
ü 750-1000 words
ü APA format and citation
ü Five references to different chapters in our book
ü Two outside sources
ü Follow this prompt closely
Here is a list of useful resources to help you with the research of the industry processes, and
Resources
COVID-19: Implications for business
https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/risk/our-insights/covid-19-implications-for-business
The impact of COVID-19 on small business outcomes and expectations
https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/risk/our-insights/covid-19-implications-for-business
Coronavirus: Business and Economy
https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-business-impact
Effects of COVID: Industry
https://www.eidebailly.com/effects-of-covid-19#industry
How the COVID-19 pandemic will change the way we live
https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/how-the-covid-19-pandemic-will-change-the-way-we-live
How will coronavirus change the way we live?
https://www.bbc.com/news/explainers-52356136
