Assignment:
1. Define and Describe the following methods of clustering:
- Partitioning Method
- Hierarchical Method
- Density-based Method
- Grid-Based Method
- Model-Based Method
- Constraint-based Method
2. After reviewing chapter on anomaly detection this week, answer the following questions in essay format.
- What are the characteristics of anomaly detection?
- What are the detection problems and methods?
- What are the statistical approaches when there is an anomaly found?
- Compare and contrast proximity and clustering based approaches.
3. This week we focus on the productivity paradox. Please define the productivity paradox and explain current thinking on this topic
4. Review the section on knowledge creation, culture, and strategy. Explain how balance scorecards impact knowledge creation, culture, and strategy. Why are these important concepts to understand within an organization?
5. Define the IT organizational structure and how the IT organizational structure impacts culture and change management practices. Additionally, how does the organizational structure impact competitive advantage?
6. Do some independent research on Nicholas Carr (the author of "IT Doesn't Matter") and explain his current position on the ability of IT to provide competitive advantage.
7. Review the return policies at your favorite retailer, then answer this question. What information systems do you think would need to be in place to support their return policy?