Homework
Quickly skim the questions or Homework below.
1) Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.
2) Consider the course discussions so far and any insights gained from it.
3) Be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, and check your spelling.
4) Do not just answer the questions. You should be able to explain the logic behind your answer and point to a credible source to support your position, even if it is just the textbook. You are expected to spend at least 5 hours studying the questions, finding and studying good sources, and understanding the nature of the answers and at least an additional 5 hours answering these questions and polishing your writing so the answers are compelling. Invest your time wisely, giving more time to the complex answers in order to ensure that you demonstrate that you truly understand the answer. Typical Homework submissions should be roughly 3,000 word in length. Shorter compelling answers are fine. Answers with needless filler will be marked down.
Homework:
Essay Questions:
I. Explain in detail the basic infrastructure for digital organizations and electronic commerce (EC).
II. Explain in detail how ethical issues create pressures or constraints on organizational operations and the use of IT.
III. Explain in detail major managerial activities that are supported or enabled by IT.
IV. Explain in detail concepts behind Web-based systems and information infrastructure including details of the major components of the infrastructure.
Instructions
Write an 8 to 10 pages research paper, not including cover and reference pages, discussing a current topic of interest in the field of information technology management. As a first reference entry, cite the textbook and chapter (with chapter title) that you chose; however, do not use information from the text but go to outside research sources. For this paper, students are encouraged to use at least "5" sources of research at the minimum. Be sure to give personal opinions, examples that justify your conclusions, and use graphics if you want (cut and paste with appropriate credit given to your sources) or make your own charts, tables, and so forth. Papers must be written using the APA format. Below are some suggested topics areas to explore.
1) Application of Artificial Intelligence
2) Application of Technology and Computers applied to a Field of Study
3) Biotechnology
4) Electronic Commerce
5) Electronic Monitoring
6) Management of Information Systems
7) Geometric Computation
8) Gaming
9) Green Computing
10) Hardware/Architecture
11) Human Computer Interaction
12) Internet Systems
13) Knowledge Management
14) Machine Learning
15) Mobile Computing
16) Networks
17) Nursing Informatics
18) Robotics, Vision & Physical Modeling
19) Scientific Computing
20) Security and Privacy
21) Smart Cards
22) Social and Academic Networking
23) Social Commitment using Technology
24) Software/Operating Systems
25) Systems Reliability/Dependability
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.