Assignment
1. Cloud Profitability
In a one- to two-page paper (250-500 words), discuss whether or not there are cost benefits to cloud computing using specific examples. Be sure to include at least three reference sources.
APA rules for formatting, quoting, paraphrasing, citing, and listing of sources are to be followed.
2. Data Warehouses and Data Marts
Write a one- to two-page (250-500 word) paper that discusses the differences between data warehouses and data marts. Also, discuss how organizations can use data warehouses and data marts to acquire data.
APA rules for formatting, quoting, paraphrasing, citing, and listing of sources are to be followed.
3. Business Process Management
In this writing assignment, you will explore how organizations use business process management (BPM). Write a onepage (250-word) paper explaining how organizations use business process management (BPM).:
• What is business process management (BPM)?
• Why do processes need management?
• What are BPM activities?
APA rules for formatting, quoting, paraphrasing, citing, and listing of sources are to be followed.
4. Write a two-page (not including title and reference pages) Research Paper identifying the key components of information systems management discussed throughout this course.
Provide a description of an organization you are familiar with (possibly a company you have worked for in the past or are currently working for) and describe briefly what services they contribute. Then, select three out of the six questions below, and provide detailed answers, supporting those answers by referencing any sources used. Be sure to use examples from your research to strengthen your argument as needed.
• What personal knowledge management tools does this organization utilize?
• What steps has this organization taken in securing their information and knowledge?
• What has this organization done to gain and sustain an advantage over their competitors?
• Describe in detail how this organization manages the components of its IT infrastructure.
• In what ways does the organization demonstrate successful collaboration?
• Identify at least two types of hardware and two types of software used by this organization.