(e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Ideascale, Redbox, etc.) that could be used by a virtual team in a company (Ford Motor Company) to communicate with their worldwide divisions. This would be a tool they could use in all parts of their operations. Your group must use your readings to research and create a “grading platform” to create criteria to “grade” each platform (this is a team rubric you are creating together). For example, you could create a matrix that has ease of communication as one measuring item (your team will need to think of additional measuring items). Individual Work After your group has “graded” these platforms, each person in your group will then write their own 5 to 7 page paper to recommend whether or not Ford should use these platforms by using your grading matrix and your readings to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each platform. In the end, your paper should recommend one platform that would best meet Ford’s needs based on your analysis. Your paper should include an ADDITIONAL one page “Executive Letter” addressed to the CEO of Ford Motor Company that summarizes your findings. Remember to use your readings and outside sources (at least 4-5 additional sources) as per the grading matrix. You will be observed for your level of engagement with your peers on this project (part 1). I would recommend you working with your peers in the first part of the week to complete your grading platform. That will give you and your team time to complete writing their paper. Please submit your paper to Turnitin prior to final submission. You will submit your graded platform, executive letter and 5-7 page paper individually for this assignment. However, your team should be working together for the first part of the activity. Your instructor will create a Discussion Board Area (or your team can utilize another tool) to work together. Please write your paper in 3rd person format. The executive letter should be professionally written. HERE ISTHE GRADING MATRIX WITH THE PLATFORMS Facebook Cost – 1 Ease of use – 1 Number of functions – 2 Availability of tech support – 3 Ease of geographical Communication – 1 Privacy setup – 3 Kaltura Cost – 2 Ease of use – 1 Number of functions – 3 Availability of tech support – 2 Ease of geographical communication – 1 Privacy function – 2 TIBBR Grade Notes Allows users to connect with each other via social networking platform on computer or via app that leverages various other systems, such as email, SharePoint, DropBox, etc. Cost 2 $12/user per month – decreases with more people Ease of use 1 Looks and is used like facebook Number of functions 1 Chat, newsfeed with @ function, groups, selective sharing, video streaming, mobile app & connections to file sharing apps, online meeting apps, numerous other apps, including personal social networking sites. Availability of tech support 3 Clear “contact us” bar, but minimal info in their support portal, no online chat tech support, and no phone number in sight. Only availability is via email YAMMER Allows users to connect with each other via social networking platform on computer or via app Cost 1 Basic free option, $3/user per month – additional security, data analytics, support, etc. $2.50 – $20/user per month for other options, including Cloud suite and resources for schools. Ease of use 1 Looks and is used like Facebook. Minimal features, so the interface is very simple and easy to navigate Number of functions 3 Chat, newsfeed, groups, mobile app, linked to a few Microsoft apps Availability of tech support 1 Giant icons to click for various issues and app support, support site has extensive info presented in reader-friendly way, chat, phone, email, and user forum support all available and easy to locate.
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