Quickly skim the questions or assignment below.
2. 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. Be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, and check your spelling.
5. Do not just answer the questions. 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.
Instructions. Write an 8-10page 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.
- 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
