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Business & Finance homework help. Information Systems Strategic Planning
 MOD 1
Start by reading and following these instructions:

  1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.
  2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.
  3. Consider the course discussions so far and any insights gained from it.
  4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources if needed, use APA style as required, and check your spelling.
  5. Do not just answer the questions. This is a graduate course and you should be able to explain the logic behind your answer and point to a credible source to support your position, even if it is just the textbook. You are expected to spend at least 5 hours studying the questions, finding and studying good sources, and understanding the nature of the answers and at least an additional 5 hours answering these questions and polishing your writing so the answers are compelling. Invest your time wisely, giving more time to the complex answers in order to ensure that you demonstrate that you truly understand the answer. Typical assignment submissions should be roughly 3,000 word in length. Shorter compelling answers are fine. Answers with needless filler will be marked down.

Assignment:
Essay Questions:

  1. Explain in detail the basic infrastructure for digital organizations and electronic commerce (EC).
  2. Explain in detail how ethical issues create pressures or constraints on organizational operations and the use of IT.
  3. Explain in detail major managerial activities that are supported or enabled by IT.
  4. Explain in detail concepts behind Web-based systems and information infrastructure including details of the major components of the infrastructure.

Research Paper. The Research Paper you produce is submitted in Module 8, but should be a focus throughout this course. You may go to Module 8 now and review the information presented there. Use the text chapter titles in this course as a general guideline for selecting one specific topic that is of most interest to you and/or relates to your work experience. Here is a list of possible topic areas to choose from. This information is also presented in Module 8.
Instructions. Write an 8-10 page research paper, not including cover and reference pages, discussing a current topic of interest in the field of information technology management. As a first reference entry, cite the textbook and chapter (with chapter title) that you chose; however, do not use information from the text but go to outside research sources. For this paper, students are encouraged to use at least “5” sources of research at the minimum. Be sure to give personal opinions, examples that justify your conclusions, and use graphics if you want (cut and paste with appropriate credit given to your sources) or make your own charts, tables, and so forth. Papers must be written using the APA format. Below are some suggested topics areas to explore.
*Contact your instructor if you need further clarification.

  • Application of Artificial Intelligence
  • Application of Technology and Computers applied to a Field of Study
  • Biotechnology
  • Electronic Commerce
  • Electronic Monitoring
  • Management of Information Systems
  • Geometric Computation
  • Gaming
  • Green Computing
  • Hardware/Architecture
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Internet Systems
  • Knowledge Management
  • Machine Learning
  • Mobile Computing
  • Networks
  • Nursing Informatics
  • Robotics, Vision & Physical Modeling
  • Scientific Computing
  • Security and Privacy
  • Smart Cards
  • Social and Academic Networking
  • Social Commitment using Technology
  • Software/Operating Systems
  • Systems Reliability/Dependability

 
 
MOD 2
Start by reading and following these instructions:

  1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.
  2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.
  3. Consider the discussion and the any insights you gained from it.
  4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.
  5. Do not just answer the questions. This is a graduate course and you should be able to explain the logic behind your answer and point to a credible source to support your position, even if it is just the textbook. You are expected to spend at least 5 hours studying the questions, finding and studying good sources, and understanding the nature of the answers and at least an additional 5 hours answering these questions and polishing your writing so the answers are compelling. Invest your time wisely, giving more time to the complex answers in order to ensure that you demonstrate that you truly understand the answer. Typical assignment submissions should be roughly 3,000 word in length. Shorter compelling answers are fine. Answers with needless filler will be marked down.

Benchmark Assignment
This is a benchmark assignment for MISM Program students. Store your submission with any grading feedback in your Professional’s Portfolio and use the following tag for your program:
MISM Tag: MISM-PG4
Assignment:
Essay Questions:

  1. What is a document management system (DMS)? List some ways a DMS can help a business become more efficient and productive. Explain your ideas in scholarly detail.
  2. Discuss in scholarly detail how consolidating data marts into an enterprise data warehouse (EDW) help a company to meet its compliance requirements and a going green initiative.
  3. Discuss in scholarly detail why companies use portals and also list and briefly define three types of portals as part of the response.
  4. Discuss in scholarly detail concepts behind business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) and describe characteristics of these BC/DR plans.

ON-GOING Research Paper (points awarded in Module 8)
*Contact your instructor if you need further clarification.
MOD 3
Start by reading and following these instructions:

  1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.
  2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.
  3. Consider the discussions and the any insights gained from it.
  4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.
  5. Do not just answer the questions. This is a graduate course and you should be able to explain the logic behind your answer and point to a credible source to support your position, even if it is just the textbook. You are expected to spend at least 5 hours studying the questions, finding and studying good sources, and understanding the nature of the answers and at least an additional 5 hours answering these questions and polishing your writing so the answers are compelling. Invest your time wisely, giving more time to the complex answers in order to ensure that you demonstrate that you truly understand the answer. Typical assignment submissions should be roughly 3,000 word in length. Shorter compelling answers are fine. Answers with needless filler will be marked down.

Assignment:
Essay Questions:

  1. Discuss in scholarly detail challenges facing e-tailers that can slow the growth of an organization’s e-tailing efforts and their impacts.
  2. Discuss in scholarly detail value-added attributes that drive the development of m-commerce based on ubiquity, convenience, instant connectivity, personalization, and localization of products and services.
  3. Discuss in scholarly detail ways wireless or mobile technologies can support marketing or operations of an enterprise.
  4. Discuss in scholarly detail what business opportunities or operations virtual communities create or support.

ON-GOING Research Paper (points awarded in Module 8)
*Contact your instructor if you need further clarification.
 
 
MOD 4
Start by reading and following these instructions:

  1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.
  2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.
  3. Consider the discussions and any insights gained from it.
  4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.
  5. Do not just answer the questions. This is a graduate course and you should be able to explain the logic behind your answer and point to a credible source to support your position, even if it is just the textbook. You are expected to spend at least 5 hours studying the questions, finding and studying good sources, and understanding the nature of the answers and at least an additional 5 hours answering these questions and polishing your writing so the answers are compelling. Invest your time wisely, giving more time to the complex answers in order to ensure that you demonstrate that you truly understand the answer. Typical assignment submissions should be roughly 3,000 word in length. Shorter compelling answers are fine. Answers with needless filler will be marked down.

Assignment:
Essay Questions

  1. Discuss in scholarly detail concepts behind web analytics and describe the web analytics process. Also provide an example of the information that can be learned from web analytics.
  2. Discuss in scholarly detail some issues that should be examined prior to undertaking an ERP implementation project to ensure that the company receives business value from the ERP.
  3. Discuss in scholarly detail some prominent types of interorganizational systems (IOSs).
  4. Discuss in scholarly concepts behind PRM including how and why it is used.

ON-GOING Research Paper (points awarded in Module 8)
*Contact your instructor if you need further clarification.
 
 
MOD 5
Start by reading and following these instructions:

  1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.
  2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.
  3. Consider the discussions and any insights gained from it.
  4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.
  5. Do not just answer the questions. This is a graduate course and you should be able to explain the logic behind your answer and point to a credible source to support your position, even if it is just the textbook. You are expected to spend at least 5 hours studying the questions, finding and studying good sources, and understanding the nature of the answers and at least an additional 5 hours answering these questions and polishing your writing so the answers are compelling. Invest your time wisely, giving more time to the complex answers in order to ensure that you demonstrate that you truly understand the answer. Typical assignment submissions should be roughly 3,000 word in length. Shorter compelling answers are fine. Answers with needless filler will be marked down.

Assignment:
Essay Questions

  1. Discuss in detail the characteristics of automated decision support (ADS) systems. Also provide an example of a process that can be supported by an ADS system.
  2. Discuss in detail modeling and models in decision making along with any benefits with this approach to decision making.
  3. Identify and explain in detail activities that can foster the IT-business alignment within an organization.
  4. Discuss in detail how IT can add value to a company directly and indirectly.

ON-GOING Research Paper (points awarded in Module 8)
*Contact your instructor if you need further clarification.
 
 
MOD 6
Start by reading and following these instructions:

  1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.
  2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.
  3. Consider the discussions and any insights gained from it.
  4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.
  5. Do not just answer the questions. This is a graduate course and you should be able to explain the logic behind your answer and point to a credible source to support your position, even if it is just the textbook. You are expected to spend at least 5 hours studying the questions, finding and studying good sources, and understanding the nature of the answers and at least an additional 5 hours answering these questions and polishing your writing so the answers are compelling. Invest your time wisely, giving more time to the complex answers in order to ensure that you demonstrate that you truly understand the answer. Typical assignment submissions should be roughly 3,000 word in length. Shorter compelling answers are fine. Answers with needless filler will be marked down.

Benchmark Assignment
This is a benchmark assignment for MSIS, MSIT, MST&I Program students. Store your submission with any grading feedback in your Professional’s Portfolio and use the following tags for your program:
MSIS-Application Development Tag: MSIS-AD-PG1
MSIS-Web Development Tag: MSIS-WD-PG1
MSIT Tags: MSIT-PG1, MSIT-PG3
MST&I Tags: MST&I-PG1, MST&I-PG5
Assignment:
Essay Questions

  1. Discuss in detail concepts behind the adopter categories including:  Innovators, Early Adopters, Early Majority, Late Majority, and Laggards including descriptive details how these users’ attitudes toward change influence the adoption process.
  2. Discuss in detail concepts behind principles of change management at it relates to information technology supported with descriptive examples.
  3. Discuss in detail impacts of the IT revolution on structure, authority, power, and jobs.
  4. Discuss in detail how an enterprise can operate greener to significantly cut costs, improve space efficiency, and increase server utilization levels.  Are there any disadvantages of operating in a green environment?

Research Paper
As outlined in Module One Assignment, a research paper must be submitted to your instructor by the end of Module 8. Take time now to work on your research paper.
 
 
MOD 7
Start by reading and following these instructions:

  1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.
  2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.
  3. Consider the discussions and any insights gained from it.
  4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.
  5. Do not just answer the questions. This is a graduate course and you should be able to explain the logic behind your answer and point to a credible source to support your position, even if it is just the textbook. You are expected to spend at least 5 hours studying the questions, finding and studying good sources, and understanding the nature of the answers and at least an additional 5 hours answering these questions and polishing your writing so the answers are compelling. Invest your time wisely, giving more time to the complex answers in order to ensure that you demonstrate that you truly understand the answer. Typical assignment submissions should be roughly 3,000 word in length. Shorter compelling answers are fine. Answers with needless filler will be marked down.

Assignment:
Essay Questions.

  1. Discuss in detail why an organization must analyze the need for applications and justify it in terms of cost and benefits.
  2. Discuss in detail how economists measure productivity. Also discuss concepts behind labor productivity, the productivity paradox and explanations of the apparent productivity paradox.
  3. Discuss in detail traditional financial methods used to evaluate investment decisions including present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and payback period including scenarios when one over the other would be more appropriate.
  4. Select an IT-going green initiative and describe in detail how you would build the business case to justify such an investment. List some metrics for the justification.

Research Paper
As outlined in Module One Assignment, a research paper must be submitted to your instructor by the end of Module 8. Take time now to work on your research paper.
 
 
MOD 8
Start by reading and following these instructions:

  1. Quickly skim assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.
  2. Skim the textbook and any additional recommended resources to remind yourself of what you have learned and to ensure that your report leverages these lessons. The project will require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.
  3. Consider the previous discussions and any insights gained from them.
  4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.
  5. Do not just answer the questions. This is a graduate course and you should be able to explain the logic behind your answer and point to a credible source to support your position, even if it is just the textbook. You are expected to spend at least 5 hours studying the questions, finding and studying good sources, and understanding the nature of the answers and at least an additional 5 hours answering these questions and polishing your writing so the answers are compelling. Invest your time wisely, giving more time to the complex answers in order to ensure that you demonstrate that you truly understand the answer. Typical assignment submissions should be roughly 3,000 word in length. Shorter compelling answers are fine. Answers with needless filler will be marked down.

Signature Assignment
This is a signature assignment for all School of Information Technology Master’s Program students. Store your submission with any grading feedback in your Professional’s Portfolio and use the following tags for your program:
MSIM Tag: MISM-UMG1, MISM-UMG2, MISM-UMG4
MSIS-Enterprise Application Development Tag: MSIS-AD-UMG2, MSIS-AD-UMG4
MSIS-Web Development Tag: MSIS-WD-UMG2, MSIS-WD-UMG4
MSIT Tag:  MSIT-UMG2, MSIT-UMG4
MST&I Tag: MST&I-UMG1, MST&I-UMG2, MST&I-UMG4
Assignment:
Use the text chapter titles in this course as a general guideline for selecting one specific topic that is of most interest to you and/or relates to your work experience. Below is a list of possible topic areas to choose from.
Instructions. Write an 8-10 page research paper, not including cover and reference pages, discussing a current topic of interest in the field of information technology management. As a first reference entry, cite the textbook and chapter (with chapter title) that you chose; however, do not use information from the text but go to outside research sources. For this paper, students are encouraged to use at least “5” sources of research at the minimum. Be sure to give personal opinions, examples that justify your conclusions, and use graphics if you want (cut and paste with appropriate credit given to your sources) or make your own charts, tables, and so forth. Papers must be written using the APA format. Suggested topics areas are given below.
Contact your instructor if you need further clarification.

  • Application of Artificial Intelligence
  • Application of Technology and Computers applied to a Field of Study
  • Biotechnology
  • Electronic Commerce
  • Electronic Monitoring
  • Management of Information Systems
  • Geometric Computation
  • Gaming
  • Green Computing
  • Hardware/Architecture
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Internet Systems
  • Knowledge Management
  • Machine Learning
  • Mobile Computing
  • Networks
  • Nursing Informatics
  • Robotics, Vision & Physical Modeling
  • Scientific Computing
  • Security and Privacy
  • Smart Cards
  • Social and Academic Network

 

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