- Identify three applications of information systems at the college or the university that you are attending. Write a one-page paper that describes these three applications and provide an example of the type of decisions that are being improved by each application. How are multiple-choice and true-false questions graded?
- Grocery chains have been using information technologies for several decades. After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a one-page paper that describes three such technologies. What are two advantages of a POS system?
- RFID tags are being increasingly used by companies such as Macy’s, Walmart, and Home Depot. Identify an additional company that uses RFIDs and write a one-page paper that describes the company’s specific application of RFIDs. What are two differences between an RFID and a UPC system?
- After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a one-page paper that describes the ways two different companies use Michael Porter’s three strategies. How are information systems assisting these companies in implementing each strategy? How has Walmart (for the most part) become a cost leader?
- After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a one-page paper that supports the claim that, in the future, computer criminals will become more sophisticated and that protecting personal information will become more difficult. How should individuals guard against this threat?
- Banks are promoting online banking to a broad range of customers. After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a one-page paper that lists three advantages and three disadvantages of online banking. Why are some customers reluctant to use online banking? What are two examples of popular apps that your own bank uses?
- A local law firm needs your advice. It currently has 20 PCs being used by its attorneys and staff, and it is debating whether to use Google Apps for Work or Office 365 as its productivity tools. Write a two-page paper that summarizes your recommendation. What are two advantages and two disadvantages of each choice? Which alternative is less expensive? What are two advantages of Office 365 over traditional Office?
- Object-oriented programming (OOP) methodology is increasingly being used for application and software development. After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a one-page paper that describes three advantages of this methodology. Reuse of codes for other purposes is among the advantages of OOP. Explain how this is achieved. Also list four programming languages that are based on this methodology.
- A classmate of yours is not sure whether to buy a PC or a tablet. He needs the device for schoolwork (mostly Microsoft Office), for Web access, and as an e-reader. After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a one-page paper that summarizes your recommendation to this fellow student. Also mention two choices that you consider as top of the line for each alternative.
- IBM Watson has created a lot of excitement in the computing field. After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a one-page paper that summarizes three commercial applications of this platform. What are two advantages of using Watson compared to using humans in the medical field? What are two disadvantages? How can Watson be used as a trip-planning service?
- Android and iOS are two major operating systems for smartphones and other mobile devices. After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a two-page paper that summarizes the key features of each OS. What are two advantages and two disadvantages of each? Which OS has a bigger market share and why?
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking Solutions is an example of an NLP. After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a two-page paper that describes five commercial applications for this platform. Which businesses will benefit the most from this platform? What are two other products that compete with this software?
- After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a two-page paper that explains BI. Identify three companies (in addition to those mentioned in this module) that have been using BI, and explain the applications of BI in these companies. What are two differences between BI and information or data?
- After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a one-page paper that identifies three companies (in addition to those mentioned in this module) that are using data-mining tools. Explain how data mining has helped these companies with their bottom lines. Are data-mining tools beneficial to service companies or manufacturing or both?
- After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a one-page paper that identifies two companies that use mobile analytics. How has mobile analytics helped these companies achieve their sales goals? What are two differences between mobile analytics and traditional analytics?
- After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a two-page paper that explains database marketing. Identify two companies that have been using database marketing. What are three challenges in using database marketing? What are three advantages of using database marketing?
- After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a two-page paper that identifies three companies that have been using big data. Explain how big data is helping these companies improve the efficiency of their operations. How could big data privacy risks be eliminated or minimized?
- The following sample table shows 11 of the students enrolled in an MIS course. Organize the data in a relational format, and use Microsoft Access to list all ACC majors, all ACC majors with a GPA higher than 3.7, all students who are MIS or ACC majors, and all students who aren’t ACC majors. Repeat this assignment, this time using Excel, and generate the same results.
