Technology Case
Essay by Nicolas • November 16, 2011 • Course Note • 290 Words (2 Pages) • 1,761 Views
Read Ch. 4, "Data and Knowledge Management," of Introduction to Information Systems: Supporting and Transforming Business.
Read Technology Guide 3, "Protecting Your Information Assets," of Introduction to Information Systems: Supporting and Transforming Business.
Read Ch. 3, "Managing Data to Improve Business Performance," of Information Technology for Management: Improving Performance in the Digital Economy.
Resources: System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Simulation
Refer to the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Simulation on your student website:
* A study done in 1999 determined that less than 40 percent of U.S. businesses include the CIO or senior IT manager in the strategic planning process. What reasons can you suggest for the exclusion of IT senior management from the strategic planning process? What reasons can you offer for their inclusion?
* Large systems funding is generally associated with strategic information systems planning and usually requires funding with capital dollars. Having to choose between the functional proponents or the senior IT manager, who do you think should justify the capital outlay?
Resources: Riordan Manufacturing Virtual Organization
Complete and Submit the following: For each potential offshore outsourcing project that Riordan Manufacturing could implement, determine the pros and cons.
1.1 List business applications of telecommunications.
1.2 Define the terms and examine the technology of networks and telecommunications.
1.3 Analyze the role of the Internet.
1.4 Distinguish between the Internet, intranets, extranets, and e-business.
Read Ch. 5, "Network Applications," of Introduction to Information Systems: Supporting and Transforming Business.
Read Ch. 7, "Wireless, Mobile Computing, and Mobile Commerce," of Introduction to Information Systems: Supporting and Transforming Business.
Read Technology Guide 2, "Computer Software," of Introduction to Information Systems: Supporting and Transforming Business.
Read Ch. 4, "Networks and Collaboration as Business Solutions," of Information Technology for Management: Improving Performance in the Digital Economy.
Read the Week Five Read Me First.
Read this week's Electronic Reserve Readings.
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