As the use of computers and the internet becomes more prevalent, ethical issues related to computer usage will continue to make a larger impact on people’s lives and the way that society functions. Computer ethics involves the moral principles and behavioral guidelines associated with the way in which individuals, organizations and society as a whole … Read more
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and other Web 2.0 tools (file sharing, cloud-services, etc.) provide ways for us to connect with individuals and share information in almost real time. Describe how you use these tools in your life today. How do you think these tools will work in the future? How will they impact major societal concerns … Read more
Facebook, email, electronic commerce, and collaborative sites for both work and leisure are a normal part of our everyday computing activities. Personal information entered on these websites become partially owned by the sites themselves. Deleting items never really gets rid of them. After reading this week’s course materials, describe what Internet users should know about … Read more
Innovation can create tremendous value for a business and have a significant impact on its ongoing success. Organizations that do not strive to innovate, however, are often left behind as their competitive advantage is lost within the marketplace. Fortunately, innovation works well within the process of business strategy development, and business leaders who incorporate innovation … Read more
Innovation can create tremendous value for a business and have a significant impact on its ongoing success. Organizations that do not strive to innovate, however, are often left behind as their competitive advantage is lost within the marketplace. Fortunately, innovation works well within the process of business strategy development, and business leaders who incorporate innovation … Read more
Managing data in the cloud can be a very difficult task. It is made even more difficult when attempting to ensure performance and reliability. Once data are placed in the cloud, there are questions about how those data are accessed and audited, who can access the data, and whether data in the cloud be tracked … Read more
You are an economist for the Vanda-Laye Corporation, which produces and distributes outdoor cooking supplies. The company has come under new ownership and management and will be undergoing changes in its product lines and operating structure. As an economist, your responsibilities include examining the market factors that affect success or failure of a product, including … Read more
Data is all around us, in both our professional and personal experiences. During our discussion topic this week, we will be exploring different types of data that you encounter in your everyday lives, whether it’s at home or on the job. Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: Discuss the differences between quantitative … Read more
Final Draft Checklist Checklist Improving Idea Development Is there a clear and persuasive claim that answers the argument question? Is the main point of each paragraph clear? Is each point adequately explained and supported with researched details? Is each paragraph developed with a mix of direct quotations and paraphrases? Enhancing Organization Is there a clear … Read more
Define negotiation What is your attitude about negotiation? What approaches do you take when negotiating? Differences in personal and professional approaches to negotiation Explain whether your approaches are the same or different in your personal and professional life. i. Personal – buying a car (this is just an example) ii. Professional – negotiating salary (this … Read more
