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    Basic Concepts of Simple Systems

    Discuss the basic concepts of simple systems. Identify (3) examples of simple systems. Identify (3) examples of simple systems found in a health care organization. Include the input(s) used in the example. What are the output(s) for the example? What is the conversion process for the example?

    Cliptomania Web Store's e-business launch

    Discuss the strategic issues faced by Cliptomania Web Store in launching and developing their e-business. Provide your recommendations and analysis in a 2 page paper using proper APA formating. Please use APA in text citations and APA style references at the end of the paper.

    Kevin Mitnick Case 1999

    No specfic word count, however, I prefer at least 150-200 words. Some people think Kevin Mitnick is a hero and others see him as a criminal. After reading his story (see link on the right), what do you think? What is he doing now?

    Copyrights and Patents for Computer Programs

    1. What is the difference between a copyright and a patent on a computer program? 2. What do we mean by "intellectual property"? What are the differences between intellectual property and real property? Should someone be able to own intellectual property? Why or why not? 3. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA

    Lessons Learned from Failure

    Lessons can be learned from failures. Provide an example of a decision support system failure, and discuss the lessons that might be learned from that failure. How could you apply the lessons learned from this failure in the future?

    Comparing Individual Company Leaders with Global Company Leaders

    With respect to global companies, information technology strives to eliminate time, space, and distance barriers. This requires leadership with the vision to lead without these constraints. Compare and contrast individual company leaders with global company leaders. What skills do they have in common and what skills of theirs ar

    Intellectual Capital: Undervalued or taken for Granted

    Even though almost all organizations today espouse that people are their most important assets, these words do not always translate into actions. Why do you think intellectual capital is so often undervalued or taken for granted? As a general manager, what would you do to increase your organization's intellectual capital? Suppor

    SDLC Methodology and Purchasing Life Cycle

    1. Describe the role of the vendor for each of the three phases of the purchasing life cycle. 2. Why is an accurate and complete requirements definition especially critical when using the SDLC "waterfall" approach? 3. Briefly describe the elements of a business case for a new information systems project under the SDLC method

    Selecting Appropriate Software

    ERP systems are complicated, and the executive wants the warehouse manager, to join the decision-making team for selecting the appropriate software. Who else from the company should be on the selection team? .

    Software Development Project

    The content of this project is to create and develop a software which will be called DEDS: The Dog E-Daycare System (DEDS) will accept information from clients and potential clients that supports presenting dog services, scheduling appointments, and collecting relevant dog information. In short, DEDS is a brokering system for

    Cedars-Sinai Doctors Cling to Pen and Paper

    Basis of this task: For the study of the life cycle of the information system, from inception, through systems development and integration, to system operation and maintenance. Emphasis is on the integration of information systems with management systems of an organization. Major phases, procedures, policies, and techniques in t

    Performance-based Work Statement

    Most professionals in the IT acquisition field have experience in preparing the traditional SOW (statement of work) that stresses how the work should be done more so than the desired results. Many are finding it difficult to prepare a PBWS (performance-based work statement), which stresses the results rather than how the work is

    Discussing the Use of Tablets Vs. Desktops

    Tablets are said to be replacing desktop computers. Dell, HP, and others have slumping sales yet apple desktop computers are doing well. Some believe the compatibility of tablets with apple computers are instrumental in overall Apple sales. Justify your thoughts on whether tablets will replace desktop computers and offer an opin

    Sustainable IT Strategies

    Question: Do you believe that strategic advantages obtained by the effective use of IT are sustainable? Why or why not?

    The Efficiency and Effectiveness of Different Software Products

    Hello I need help elaborating on the following problem statement. I need to include the specific problem that Apple is having and include questions in the problem statement. Apple is a well-established brand with distinctive and highly desirable computer products. However, for many users, Apple computers are less desirable, a

    Global Information System Organizations

    Most global information system organizations outsource some portion of their work. Outsourcing and moving operations offshore have become controversial and political. As the leader of your organization, how would you handle the financial and political aspects of a decision to outsource?

    Integrated Global System Model

    The Integrated Global System Model from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is designed for simulating global environmental changes and specifically focuses on modeling climate changes. How could such a model be adapted for a global information system in a business environment?

    Source Selection, Negotiations, and Contract Management

    Buyer organizations seeking IT services usually require an oral presentation, with questions and answers, from the final several potential contractors. How important, in your view, are the interpersonal factors that come into play in this meeting--the chemistry between the presenters and the buyer representatives? Some argue tha

    Overcoming Cultural Differences

    Please help answer the following questions. Provide at least 200 words in the solution. Include at least one reference in the solution. How do cultural differences affect projects? What technologies can be used to overcome these differences? Provide specific examples.

    Interactions of Global Organizations

    Please help with the following problem. Global organizations interact with many countries and cultures. How might one effectively lead in this type of environment? Provide specific methods.

    Supply Chains & System Dynamics

    (1) What is your opinion on the questions below? Case 1 focuses on beer as an end item, for the consumer. And you have to become familiar with part of the supply chain with you as a wholesaler. You will also experience the Bull-Whip Effect as you practice in the EBBD simulation. Consider the idea of feedback within a system.

    Commercial Acquisitions

    Commercial Acquisitions: Summarize the major points that the author is attempting to make in article link below. Explain why you agree or disagree and provide any additional points you feel would have added to the article. Article Title: Fast-Tracking the Procurement Process. October 10, 2006 Thomas Net Industrial News Room

    Information Sharing with Global Partners

    Most global organizations are intricately involved with other businesses and government entities. What procedures would you put in place to allow information sharing between your global partners without compromising your information's security?

    Global Data Security

    Safeguarding organizational data is always a high priority. What security systems would you recommend be implemented to secure company information and data at the global level?

    Application service providers

    There are numerous application service providers that enable organizations to access and use Web-based application software. We identified Salesforce.com as one such ASP. Search the Web and find at least five other organizations that are ASPs. What are the names of the companies? What application software do they provide over

    Making Choices and Exercising Judgment

    RKH Company is a small consulting service based just outside Los Angeles. It has two partners, Sebastian and Viola, and average monthly sales revenue of $25,000. At any one time, Sebastian and Viola have up to three consulting engagements running simultaneously. Monthly expenses include office rent, supplies, utilities, profes

    Globally Expanded Company

    Need help finding a company that is not globally expanded and would like to have list of few companies to choose from. I would like to make sure that we have enough info about the company and can access their info.