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Unit Assignments

Unit I Scholarly Activity

Components of an Information System

In this one- to two-page (250-500 word) paper, you
will discuss each of the different components of an information system, and
then explain how you can use the five-component model to guide your learning
and thinking about information systems. You may use the Unit Lesson, Chapter
Readings, Suggested Readings, Learning Activities, and outside resources to aid
in your research.

Include the following in your paper:

• Define
each component of an information system.

• Define
how you can use the five-component model to guide your learning and thinking
about information systems.

• Include
at least one outside research item in your paper.

• Use
APA format and cite your sources.

APA rules for formatting, quoting, paraphrasing,
citing, and listing of sources are to be followed.

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Rubric for this assignment is provided below.

Unit II Case Study

Competitive Strategy Over the Web Assignment

In this case study, you will research an organization
and determine how their business strategy differentiates them from other
organizations in the same industry using Porter’s four competitive strategies
model (p. 85).

Write a one- to two-page (250-500-word) paper to include
the following:

• A
brief explanation of Porter’s four competitive strategies.

o A brief explanation of how competitive
strategy determines value chain structure.

• Identify
and discuss the competitive strategy that the organization you researched utilizes
in order to differentiate them from other organizations in the same industry.

APA rules for formatting, quoting, paraphrasing,
citing, and listing of sources are to be followed.

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Unit III PowerPoint Presentation

Open Source Software Research Project

Research an open source software project. Examples of
open source projects are listed on page 123 of your textbook. You are not
restricted to the open source projects listed on page 123; you may research one
of your own choosing that interests you.

In MS PowerPoint, create a presentation with slides
that describe the open source software and how it works. Discuss the role this
open source software has in management information systems.

Remember, management information systems is the
management and use of information systems that help organizations achieve their
strategies (page 10 of your textbook).

Your PowerPoint must have a minimum of four slides. Be sure
to use the 7X7 rule in PowerPoint: no more than 7 lines per slide and no more
than 7 words per line. Use of images, graphics, and diagrams is encouraged. Be
sure to include your sources on a references slide in APA format.

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Unit IV Scholarly Activity

Cloud Profitability

In a one- to two-page paper (250-500 words), discuss
whether or not there are cost benefits to cloud
computing using specific examples. Be
sure to include at least three reference sources.

APA rules for formatting, quoting, paraphrasing,
citing, and listing of sources are to be followed.

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Unit V Scholarly Activity

Data Warehouses and Data Marts

Write a one- to two-page (250-500 word) paper that
discusses the differences between data warehouses and data marts. Also, discuss
how organizations can use data warehouses and data marts to acquire data. You
must use the CSU Online Library to locate at least two sources for your paper.

APA rules for formatting, quoting, paraphrasing,
citing, and listing of sources are to be followed.

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Unit VI Scholarly Activity

Business Process Management

In this writing assignment, you will explore how
organizations use business process management (BPM). Write a onepage (250-word)
paper explaining how organizations use business process management (BPM). Be
sure to use at least one specific example from the CSU Online Library, and
address the following in your paper:

• What
is business process management (BPM)?

• Why
do processes need management?

• What
are BPM activities?

APA rules for formatting, quoting, paraphrasing,
citing, and listing of sources are to be followed.

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Unit VIII Research Paper

Utilizing the unit lessons, textbook, CSU Online Library, and
other outside sources, write a two-page (not including title and reference
pages) Research Paper identifying the key components of information systems
management discussed throughout this course.

Provide a description of an organization you are
familiar with (possibly a company you have worked for in the past or are
currently working for) and describe briefly what services they contribute.
Then, select three out of the six questions below, and provide detailed
answers, supporting those answers by referencing any sources used. Be sure to use
examples from your research to strengthen your argument as needed.

• What
personal knowledge management tools does this organization utilize?

• What
steps has this organization taken in securing their information and knowledge?

• What
has this organization done to gain and sustain an advantage over their
competitors?

• Describe
in detail how this organization manages the components of its IT
infrastructure.

• In
what ways does the organization demonstrate successful collaboration?

• Identify
at least two types of hardware and two types of software used by this
organization.

APA rules for formatting, quoting, paraphrasing,
citing, and listing of sources are to be followed.

Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading
Rubric for this assignment is provided below.

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