IT for Managers Assignment

General Guidelines.

CMPT641 IT for Managers Assignments Assignment 2

· Read the questions through and make sure you understand them. The questions are open- ended, and you are expected to do your own research on each topic to answer them.

· Make sure you don’t simply list or copy and paste information from your sources. I expect you to synthesize your findings with you own words. All papers are submitted to Turnitin.

· Use a maximum of 2 pages (double space) per question to answer them. [Title & references pages excluded]. Use Times Fonts (12), left aligned.

· Upload your assignments to the course website according to the deadlines posted.

· Remember, I am looking for your insight not other sources’ opinions. Ensure that cite and list the references you use ((max. 10% similarity with other sources) using APA.

HINTS:

DO NOT REPEAT the question – paraphrase it as a heading.

INCLUDE and Introduction and a Conclusion. Hint: introduce the reader to the content of your paper. You could have a brief introduction/conclusion for each part (question).

1) Question: E-Business

How does an e-Business differ from a regular business in terms of value perceived by customers? What can e-businesses do to increase this value and consequently increase sales and profitability?

2) Question: Business Intelligence

What is a Business Intelligence system? How does it work? How can a Business Intelligence system help companies, large or small, to build or maintain competitive advantage? What concerns a business owner should have before investing in a Business Intelligence project?

3) Question: Knowledge Management Challenges

Discuss the main challenges faced by companies planning to implement a Knowledge Management strategy. If you were a consultant, how would guide top management in terms of overcoming those challenges.