1. Explain why Jeff needs to become involved with IS management at Fox Lake. To what extent do you think general managers of other small companies need to be involved in IS management?
2. Suppose you work for an organization that you believe does not adequately protect its data and IS assets. Assume you manage the telesales department and you have raised your concerns several times with your management, all to no avail.
Describe how you would protect yourself and your department.
3. Suppose you represent an investor group that is acquiring hospitals across the nation and integrat- ing them into a unified system. List five potential problems and risks concerning information sys- tems. How do you think IS-related risks compare to other risks in such an acquisition program?
Describe collaboration techniques as well as tools for managing collaboration tasks. In particular, consider using Google Docs, Windows Live SkyDrive, Microsoft SharePoint, or some other collabo- ration tool.
Suppose that you and a team of fellow students are interns working for Laura. She has asked you to gather information on Fox Lake's computing infrastructure and to write a one-page memo to Jeff outlining what he should be doing to manage IS at Fox Lake.