Answer all even-numbered “Review Questions” at the end of Chapters 3 (page 134) and 4 (page 176) from Information Systems Today: Managing the Digital World in complete, grammatically correct sentences. Number each question to correspond to the number on the question being answered and submit a single Microsoft Word compatible document with all answers.
Textbook:
Information Systems Today: Managing in the Digital World (9th ed.).
Valacich, J. S., Schneider, C., & Hashim, M. (2022).
New York, NY: Pearson Education.
ISBN: 9780136735854
Category: management information systems
There are a lot of buzzwords that get thrown around when it comes to technology and “green computing” is one that I’m sure we’ll see evolve over the years. Another is the concept of “cloud computing”.
When doing your research, you may have come across some articles connecting green computing and cloud computing. Explain how these two relate, if at all.
Define what the term “Green Computing” means, use articles to gather statistics, or develop a list of ways to practice green computing; now expand the discussion to determine if Green Computing is possible, if it can make a difference, or if it is a marketing term used by large organizations in today’s environmentally friendly society.
Title: Cloud Computing’s Impact on Business Operations
Introduction
Cloud computing has revolutionized the way software and
data are accessed and stored, transforming the traditional model of software
installations on individual computers. This assignment aims to explore the
concept of cloud computing by creating a hypothetical scenario that exemplifies
the need, usage, advantages, disadvantages, and potential impact on
organizational operations.
Hypothetical
Scenario:
Company Name: TechSolutions Inc.
TechSolutions Inc. is a startup specializing in remote
project management software. They aim to provide a platform where teams can
collaborate seamlessly on projects irrespective of geographical locations. The
company envisions a highly flexible, scalable, and cost-effective solution to
cater to its global user base.
Assignment
Task:
Write a two-page APA formatted paper (~500 words
minimum) that outlines a hypothetical scenario of TechSolutions Inc.
where the need for cloud computing is evident. Apply the usage, advantages, and
disadvantages, and discuss the potential impact of cloud computing on
organizational operations. Please do some research to help you reply to
this assignment. Be sure to add your references (3 references would be
ideal for your analysis) at the end of the paper in APA format.
Paper
Structure:
1. Title Page
o
Review
APA format for the title page (see support section below for a link to guide)
o
Also,
include a running header
2. Introduction to TechSolutions Inc.
o
Introduce
TechSolutions Inc. and its objectives in providing remote project management
software.
3. Business Need for Cloud Computing
o
Identify
and elaborate on TechSolutions’ need for cloud computing, emphasizing the
requirement for global accessibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
4. Usage and Application of Cloud
Computing
o
Illustrate
how cloud computing is utilized by TechSolutions, providing examples such as
remote access, collaborative tools, and scalable infrastructure.
o
Identify
leading cloud computing solutions and recommend one for TechSolutions.
5. Advantages of Cloud Computing for
TechSolutions
o
Discuss
how cloud computing benefits TechSolutions Inc. based on the provided
advantages listed in the text, relating each advantage to the scenario.
6. Disadvantages of Cloud Computing in
the Context of TechSolutions
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Analyze
the drawbacks mentioned in the text and relate them to TechSolutions’
operations and concerns regarding third-party reliance and data storage.
7. Impact of Cloud Computing on
TechSolutions’ Operations
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Discuss
the potential influence of cloud computing on TechSolutions’ IT infrastructure
management, focusing on reduced dependency on local installations and enhanced
flexibility.
8. Conclusion
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Summarize
the key points regarding the hypothetical scenario of TechSolutions Inc.,
emphasizing the significance of cloud computing in modern business operations.
9. References
o
Add
references in APA format (see support section below for a link to guide)
Evaluation
Criteria:
·
Clarity
in Presenting Hypothetical Scenario and Cloud Computing Applications
·
Integration
of Advantages and Disadvantages within the Scenario
·
Critical
Analysis of Cloud Computing’s Impact on Organizational Operations
·
Adherence
to APA Formatting Guidelines
Conclusion:
This assignment evaluates your ability to apply the
concepts of cloud computing to a hypothetical scenario and assess its impact on
organizational operations. Ensure to present a coherent and structured paper
adhering to the APA format guidelines.
Information Systems for Managerial Problem Solving
Assignment Instructions:
Case Study Paper: Read and analyze the below case study: “The Challenge of Implementing an ERP System in a Small and Medium Enterprise – A Teaching Case of ERP Project Management.” You are hired by the CES Board of Directors as a consultant to assist the company in deciding how to approach the system challenges. Following your assessment, write a 5-7 page report for the Chairman of the Board that includes:
Short summary of the case, highlighting significant issues and opportunities you have found.
Address the 3 “Questions for Discussion” on page 295. (Highlighted in yellow on the PDF)
Make specific and assertive recommendations. Do NOT recommend that the company conduct more studies or give weak either-or directions. They hired you and want your recommendations on
how to move forward.
Justify your answers with evidence from the case, your analysis, research, and/or outside examples of best practices/lessons learned.
The paper should be in APA format. Be sure to properly cite your references.
Directions
As you manage public organizations, you will find there is a constant struggle between efficiency (public interest) and charity (private interest), compliance with regulations (public interest) and effective services (also public interest), and duty to the public (public interest) and duty to one’s personal values (private interest). These are just some of the conflicts that present themselves. What examples have you seen in your own experience or in others’ experiences that demonstrate pressure to forego public interest?
The past few years have presented multiple opportunities for government at every level in the U.S. to build or lose trust with the citizenry. From the withdrawal from Afghanistan to the COVID-19 response to the 2020 elections to race relations, all factions seem to have legitimate reasons to distrust government. From your perspective, what must LOCAL governments do to build trust? What examples can you cite of local government’s building or destroying trust?
REFERENCES TO BE USED
Websites
Public Interest – Where it all starts: Lobbying, democracy and the Public Interest
Reference: Bitonti, A. (2020). Where it all starts: Lobbying, democracy and the Public Interest. Journal of Public Affairs, 20(2). https://doi.org/10.1002/pa.2001
Public Interest – Creating Value in Public Services: The Struggle between Private and Public Interests?
Reference: Magnussen, S., & Rønning, R. (2021). Creating Value in Public Services: The Struggle between Private and Public Interests? Innovation Journal, 26(1), 1–17.
Public Interest – Self‐interest in new wrapping: “Appeal to the public interest” as a topos in lobbying
Reference: Raknes, K., & Ihlen, Ø. (2020). Self‐interest in new wrapping: “Appeal to the public interest” as a topos in lobbying. Journal of Public Affairs (14723891), 20(2), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1002/pa.2059
Distrust of Government – Legacy city residents’ lack of trust in their governments: An examination of Flint, Michigan residents’ trust at the height of the water crisis
Reference: Morckel, V., & Terzano, K. (2019). Legacy city residents’ lack of trust in their governments: An examination of Flint, Michigan residents’ trust at the height of the water crisis. Journal of Urban Affairs, 41(5), 585–601. https://doi.org/10.1080/07352166.2018.1499415
Distrust of Government – Like, Post, and Distrust? How Social Media Use Affects Trust in Government
Reference: Klein, E., & Robison, J. (2020). Like, Post, and Distrust? How Social Media Use Affects Trust in Government. Political Communication, 37(1), 46–64. https://doi.org/10.1080/10584609.2019.1661891
Distrust of Government – Hesitancy towards Receiving a COVID-19 Vaccine: Concerns about Side Effects and Safety, Mistrust in Government and Health Authorities, and Perceived Susceptibility and Severity of the Virus
Reference: Wells, R., Vochozka, M., & Stehel, V. (2021). Hesitancy towards Receiving a COVID-19 Vaccine: Concerns about Side Effects and Safety, Mistrust in Government and Health Authorities, and Perceived Susceptibility and Severity of the Virus. Review of Contemporary Philosophy, 20, 163–174. https://doi.org/10.22381/RCP20202111
Assignment Requirements
In a Microsoft Word document, research the library or internet to discuss the purpose of Data Manipulation Language (DML) with the use of table joins including the inner, left, right, and full joins. There also exist self joins and cross joins and coverage of these joins are optional but encouraged. The paper should be in the range of 500 words. When concluding your paper, lead these conclusions into your proposed and written out DML code for the task below.
Using Data Manipulation Language (DML):
Suggest and provide DML code to show a bikes product name based on its assocation to the brand Electra. This query will use the products and brands tables and should be sorted in ascending order by the product name.
Suggest and provide DML code that will show all bikes costing $500 or less. When thinking about this query, show the product name, brand name, and list price using the products and brands tables. Sort records by list price in ascending order.
Suggest and provide DML code that will show product name, category name, and list price greater than $5000.00. This query will use the products and categories tables. Sort the record output by product name.
Suggest and provide DML code that will show product name and order identification for the purpose to show only those products that do not have any sales. In this case, consider a left join to show all product names from the products table and then any matched records from the order items table. Then use the appropriate code to only show those products having no evidence of appearing on any sales reports. Also sort data output by order identification in ascending order.
Suggest and provide DML code that will show product name and order identification for the purpose to show only those products that have an order identification equal to 2. In this case, consider a right join to show all product names from the orders items table and then any matched records from the products table. Then use the appropriate code to only show those products appearing on sales reports having an order identification equal to 2.
Important Note: All proposed code for the retail store that sells bikes should be nicely prepared and presented in a Microsoft Word document holding your written paper on table joins and then submitted for grading and assessment.
REFERENCES
Title: Database systems: design, implementation, and Management
Author: Carlos Coronel, Steven Morris
ISBN-13: 9780357673034
Publisher: Cengage
Edition: Fourteenth
Adoption: Required