ITM301
Principles of Information Systems in Business and Organization (DEC2016FT-1)
Module 1 Discussion Knowledge Sharing
Tools
We live in an
information age when infinite quantities of facts are widely available to
anyone who can use a computer. We all now have the difficult task to compete in
this information age where knowledge sharing within an organization could make
a difference.
In your first
posting, you are expected to provide one example of some kind of information
technology tool that helps organizations share knowledge. Here you have a
website that could give you some examples.http://www.kstoolkit.org/KSTools. Describe the knowledge sharing tool and discuss
its benefits.
In your second
posting, comment on the different knowledge sharing tools presented by your
classmates and compare and contrast at least two with yours. Highlight the
ability to share knowledge.
Module 2 Discussion Decision Making
and Information Politics
As IT applications
become more reutilized all across the board, one of the interesting features
are the occasional employees who know more than the IT staff about some
critical thing, often many of them. Communication between staff and IT then
becomes much more complicated, because the balance of power between the two
groups based on the dependence of staff on IT for help and support breaks down.
While there is certainly nothing wrong with knowledge about technology it can
lead to mixed messages, confused goals, feelings of lack of appreciation and
lack of support, and generally less than effective maintenance of IT
across-the-board. We certainly don’t want to discourage our staff from
acquiring technical knowledge, but we also don’t want them to use that knowledge
as a political weapon against IT’s control of IT. Or do we? Maybe it’s a good
thing to have a level of stress between staff and IT if it serves to keep both
groups on their toes and trying to outdo each other.
At any rate,
user support isn’t just looking after the least technological staff;
increasingly, it’s also providing for the power users, and those who would be
power users. Have you had any experience with this knowledge-based tension
between staff and IT? Even if you haven’t, can you see how it could be a
problem? What should we be doing about it?
We’ll be
interested in your ideas here.
(Note: Students
are STRONGLY encouraged to respond to each other’s posts and to ask each other
questions based on their posts. Obviously, the earliest posters will have to
respond to the “seed” question to get the discussion started. But
subsequent posters should read through all the previous responses and can
respond to something in a previous post rather than the “seed”
question. For example, if you have had a similar problem as a previous poster
or disagree with a point that a previous poster made, you can respond directly
to the previous poster and get credit for participating in
the discussion.)
Module 3 Discussion Network Computing
Identify some commercial tools that allow
users to conduct browsing, communication, and collaboration simultaneously.
Explain why the topic of group work and its support has gotten increased
attention.
Module 4 Discussion Mobile E-Commerce
Discuss the major limitations of mobile
E-commerce. Which of them are likely to disappear? Why is the electronic job
market so popular, especially among the high-tech professions?
Module 4 Reflective Discussion
Given the readings and assignments in the
course, identify and briefly discuss two important concepts from this course
that are applicable to your degree.
You can also include here any comments and
suggestions about this course that you would like to highlight.
Thank you for your reflections! They help
us all for continuous assessment and improvement of the learning experience.
Module 1 Discussion
In your own words, define an independent
event and a dependent event. Provide an example of each type of event (i.e.,
using a deck of cards, computer programming, and/or business example). Include two
additional examples for your peers to classify (but do not reveal the event).
Review and respond to your peers by classifying their examples and providing a
reason. Check the replies to see if they are accurate.
Module 2 Discussion
The mean salary is often used to describe
the salaries of employees of a company. However, the median salary may be
a better measure of the salaries in comparison to the mean. Research a career
you are interested in and calculate the mean and median salaries using at least
ten data points. Include the calculations and the data source(s). Which is the
better measure of central tendency? Why? Review and respond to the comments
posted by your peers and offer your insight on this topic. Do you agree or
disagree with their selection? Why or why not?
Module 3 Discussion
The number of vacation days taken by the
employees of a company is normally distributed with a mean of 14 days and a
standard deviation of 3 days. For the next employee, what is the probability
that the number of days of vacation taken is less than 10 days? What is the
probability that the number of days of vacation taken is more than 21 days?
Discuss the solutions and an explanation. Respond to your peers’ posts and
offer your feedback on this topic.
Module 4 Discussion
Regression is a commonly used technique in
business applications. What is the purpose of a regression analysis? Provide two
examples of situations in business, or your field, when regression is used.
Explain each situation in detail. Review your peers’ posts and identify the
independent and dependent variables in their examples. Further the response by
discussing why a regression analysis is useful in their applications.
Integration and Reflection
Upon successful completion of this module,
the student will be able to satisfy the following outcomes:
- Discussion
- Reflect
upon how the course improved your quantitative reasoning. - Discuss
how course content applies in personal and professional contexts.
Course Overview
As your study of this course content draws
to a close, it is important to step back and reflect on new levels of
understanding, skills, and knowledge that you developed as a result of your
efforts throughout this course. It is particularly important to reflect on the
course outcomes (what you were intended to learn in this course).
Course Outcomes
- Identify
the meaning of independent and dependent variables (Module 1). - Calculate
probabilities and joint probabilities of simple events (Module 1). - Explain
the basic logic of probability theory (Module 1). - Calculate
the mean, median, and mode from a set of data (Module 2). - Choose
the most appropriate measure of central tendency for a particular set of
data (Module 2). - Create
and interpret information from a box plot (Module 2). - Describe
the information provided by the Standard Deviation (Module 3). - Use
the Standard Deviation to calculate the percentage of occurrence of a
variable either above or below a particular value (Module 3). - Describe
a normal distribution as evidenced by a bell-shaped curve (Module 3). - Prepare
a distribution table from a set of data (Module 3). - Calculate
the variance (Module 3). - Define
sampling methods and terminology (Module 4). - Identify
situations when sampling is appropriate (Module 4). - Draw
the proper inferences about the population after the sample has been
evaluated (Module 4). - Describe
the process of selecting and evaluating a sample (Module 4). - Explain
the effects of a larger sample size in relation to data (Module 4). - Explain
Type I and Type II errors (Module 4). - Construct
hypotheses (Module 4). - Calculate
the test statistic, P-value, and Z score from a set of data (Module 4). - Calculate
and explain significance levels (Module 4). - Investigate
the use of analysis of variance (ANOVA) and regression (Module 4). - Reflect
upon and integrate course concepts (Module 6).
Discussion assignment:
Participate in a discussion to reflect upon your progress and discuss how you
can apply the course objectives in professional or personal settings.
