Business Driven Information Systems, Third Edition

Questions

1. What types of technology could big retailers use to prevent identity thieves from purchasing merchandise?

2. What can organizations do to protect themselves from hackers looking to steal account data?

3. Authorities frequently tap online service providers to track down hackers. Do you think it is ethical for authorities to tap an online service provider and read people's email? Why or why not?

4. Do you think it was ethical for authorities to use one of the high-ranking officials to trap other gang members? Why or why not?

5. In a team, research the Internet and find the best ways to protect yourself from identity theft.

Business Driven Information Systems, Third Edition

6. Why do you think UPS is embracing sustainable technologies?

7. How is UPS developing a sustainable MIS infrastructure?

8. What business benefits will UPS gain from virtualization?

9. What role does each characteristics of an agile MIS infrastructure play in helping UPS to operate its business?

10. How could UPS benefit from cloud or grid computing?

11. What types of ethical issues might UPS encounter with the tracking technology it has placed in its trucks?

12. What types of security issues might UPS encounter with the tracking technology it has placed in its trucks?

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Baltzan, Paige. Business Driven Information Systems, 3rd Edition. McGraw-Hill Learning Solutions, 01/2011. VitalBook file.

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