Question: Information Systems Management
Unit I
1. State Moore's Law. What is the implication of Moore's Law for managers?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
2. Give your own best definition of information, and explain the difference between data and information.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
Unit II
1. Explain the differences between cooperation and collaboration, and then discuss the criteria for successful collaboration. Use examples as needed.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
2. Discuss the concepts of value, margin, and value chain as defined by Porter.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
Unit III
1. Why are mobile systems important?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
2. Discuss the differences between open and closed source programs.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
Unit IV
1. Explain what is meant by SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS. Support your answer with an example of each.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
2. Explain what is meant by ERP and explain the primary purpose of an ERP system. Use examples to support your answer.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
Unit V
1. Define social media and social media information systems. Name the three SMIS organizational roles.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
2. Define social media and social media information systems. Name the three SMIS organizational roles.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
Unit VI
1. Name the four stages of the business process management cycle and summarize the activities in each.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
2. What are the phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
Unit VII
1. Explain what is meant by outsourcing. Explain the management advantages of outsourcing.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
2. Describe any four rights of users of information systems.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
Unit VIII
1. Explain what is meant by denial of service and provide an example to support your answer.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
2. Define threat, vulnerability, safeguard, and target. Support your answer with examples.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.