Critical Thinking Assignment: Information Systems: Components, Architecture, And Infrastructure
Improving Data Governance
Effective information management and data governance are invaluable to an organization. For this assignment, first explain the concept of data governance and its importance within an organization. Then, identify two organizations that have benefited from implementing a technology that improved their data governance. Briefly describe both organizations and then answer these questions for each:
1. What technology did they implement?
2. Why did they choose that technology?
3. What business factors were evaluated prior to implementation?
4. What information deficiencies existed prior to implementation?
5. What benefits were gained after implementing the technology?
6. Do the benefits associated with the technology outweigh the costs?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be 4-5 pages, typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Required
• Chapter 2 in Information Technology for Management.
• Bruzzese, J. P. (2016, July 29). The ascent from virtualization to the cloud. InfoWorld.
• Lewis, B. (2017). 9 warning signs of bad IT architecture. Computerworld Hong Kong.
• Mattei, M. D., & Satterly, E. (2016). Integrating virtualization and cloud services into a multi-tier, multi-location information system business continuity plan. Journal of Strategic Innovation and Sustainability, 11(2), 70-80.