Weekly Assignments

Grading Category

Activity Title

Grade Allocation (% of all graded

work)

Lesson 1: What is an Information System/ IT Resource Management

May 4 – May 10 (WEEK 1)

Required Readings

· Chapter 1 (What is an Information System) (Information Systems for Business and Beyond)

· Chapter 1 (The Revell Corporation) (Information Technology and Organizational Learning)

0

Discussion #1

Discussion #1

5

Homework #1

· Chapter 1 – study questions 1-5, Exercise 3 & 4 (Information

Systems for Business and Beyond). Submit the above homework in one document.

5

Homework #2

· Chapter 1 – Review the Key Lessons from Chapter 1 – Explain the five key lessons and note the importance of each key lesson from chapter 1. Also, note why is it important to understand these basic concepts. (Information Technology and Organizational Learning Textbook) The above submission should be one page in length and adhere to APA formatting standards.

**Remember the page length does not include the APA cover page or

any references**

5

Lesson 2: Hardware Basics/ IT Dilemma

May 11 – May 17 (WEEK 2)

Required Readings

· Chapter 2 (Hardware) (Information Systems for Business and Beyond)

· Chapter 2 (The IT Dilemma) (Information Technology and

Organizational Learning)

0

Discussion #2

Discussion #2

5

Homework #1

Chapter 2 – study questions 1-10, Exercise 2, Lab 2 (Information Systems for Business and Beyond) Submit the above homework in one document.

5

Homework #2

Chapter 2 – Note why the IT organizational structure is an important concept to understand. Also, note the role of IT in the overall business strategy. (Information Technology and Organizational Learning Textbook)

The above submission should be one page in length and adhere to

APA formatting standards.

5

Grading Category

Activity Title

Grade Allocation (% of all graded

work)

**Remember the page length does not include the APA cover page or any references**

Lesson 3: Software Basics/ Organizational Dynamism

May 18 – May 24 (WEEK 3)

Required Readings

· Chapter 3 (Software) (Information Systems for Business and Beyond)

· Chapter 3 (Technology as a Variable and Responsive Organizational Dynamism) (Information Technology and

Organizational Learning)

0

Discussion #3

Discussion #3

5

Homework #1

Chapter 3 – study questions 1-8, Exercise 2, 4, & 5 (Information Systems for Business and Beyond) Submit the above homework in one document.

5

Homework #2

Chapter 3 – Complete the two essay assignments noted below: (Information Technology and Organizational Learning)

Review the strategic integration section. Note what strategic integration is and how it ties to the implementation of technology within an organization.

Review the information technology roles and responsibilities section. Note how IT is divided based on operations and why this is important to understand within an organization.

The above submission should be two -pages in length (one page for each question) and adhere to APA formatting standards.

**Remember the page length does not include the APA cover page or any references**

5

Lesson 4: Data and Databases / Organizational Learning Theories and Technology

May 25 – May 31 (WEEK 4)

Required Readings

· Chapter 4 (Data and Databases) (Information Systems for Business and Beyond)

· Chapter 4 (Organizational Learning Theories and Technology)

(Information Technology and Organizational Learning)

0

Discussion #4

Discussion #4

5

Homework #1

Chapter 4 - study questions 1-13, Exercise 4, 5, & 6 (Information Systems for Business and Beyond) Submit the above homework in one document.

5

Homework #2

Chapter 4 – Review the section on Linear Development in Learning

Approaches. Discuss how learning changes over time impact

5

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organizational culture. What is the impact of this cultural change on the success of IT projects? (Information Technology and Organizational Learning)

The above submission should be one -page in length and adhere to APA formatting standards.

**Remember the page length does not include the APA cover page or any references**

Lesson 5: Networking and Communication Information Systems / Managing Organizational Learning and Technology

June 01 – June 07 (WEEK 5)

Required Readings

· Chapter 5 (Networking and Communication) (Information Systems for Business and Beyond)

· Chapter 5 (Managing Organizational Learning and Technology)

(Information Technology and Organizational Learning)

0

Discussion #5

Discussion #5

5

Homework #1

Chapter 5 – study questions 1-9, Exercise 1 & 3 (Information Systems for Business and Beyond) Submit the above homework in one document.

5

Homework #2

Chapter 5 – Review the Roles of Line Management and Social Network and Information Technology sections. Note the various roles in the organization and note the similarities and differences within each role. Also, note how innovation technology management shapes how we communicate amongst coworkers within an organization. (Information Technology and Organizational Learning) The above submission should be one-page in length and adhere to APA formatting standards.

**Remember the page length does not include the APA cover page or any references**

5

Lesson 6: Information Systems Security / Organizational Transformation and the Balanced Scorecard

June 08 – June 14 (WEEK 6)

Grading Category

Activity Title

Grade Allocation (% of all graded

work)

Required Readings

· Chapter 6 (Information Systems Security) (Information Systems for Business and Beyond)

· Chapter 6 (Organizational Transformation and the Balanced

Scorecard) (Information Technology and Organizational Learning)

0

Discussion #6

Discussion #6

5

Homework #1

Chapter 6 – study questions 1-10, Exercise 3, 6, & 7 (Information Systems for Business and Beyond) Submit the above homework in one document.

5

Homework #2

Chapter 6 – Review the section on knowledge creation, culture, and strategy. Explain how balance scorecards impact knowledge creation, culture, and strategy. Why are these important concepts to understand within an organization? (Information Technology and Organizational Learning)

The above submission should be one -page in length and adhere to APA formatting standards.

**Remember the page length does not include the APA cover page or

any references**

5

Lesson 7: Does IT Matter

June 15 – June 21 (WEEK 7)

Required Readings

· Chapter 7 (Does IT Matter) (Information Systems for Business

and Beyond)

0

Discussion #7

Discussion #7

5

Homework #1

Chapter 7 -Homework – study questions 1-10, Exercise 1-3 (Information Systems for Business and Beyond) Submit the above homework in one document.

5

Lesson 8: Business Processes

June 22 – June 28 (WEEK 8)

Required Readings

· Chapter 8- study questions 1-10, Exercise 1, 2, & 3 (Information

Systems for Business and Beyond)

0

Discussion #8

Discussion #8

5

Homework #1

Chapter 8- study questions 1-10, Exercise 1, 2, & 3 (Information

Systems for Business and Beyond)

5

Lesson 9: The People in Information Systems / Virtual Teams and Outsourcing

June 29 – July 05

Required Readings

· Chapter 9 (The people in Information Systems) (Information

Systems for Business and Beyond)

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Grading Category

Activity Title

Grade Allocation (% of all graded

work)

· Chapter 7 (Virtual Teams and Outsourcing) (Information

Technology and Organizational Learning)

Discussion #9

Discussion #9

5

Homework #1

Chapter 9 – study questions 1-10, Exercise 3 &4. (Information Systems for Business and Beyond) Submit the above homework in one document.

5

Homework #2

Chapter 7 – Review the section on dealing with multiple locations and outsourcing. Review figure 7.2 and note how virtual team communications further reiterates the importance of this model. (Information Technology and Organizational Learning)

The above submission should be one-page in length and adhere to APA formatting standards.

**Remember the page length does not include the APA cover page or any references**

5

Lesson 10: Information Systems Development / Synergistic Union of IT and Organizational Learning

July 06 – July 12 (WEEK 9)

Required Readings

· Chapter 10 (Information Systems Development) (Information Systems for Business and Beyond)

· Chapter 8 (Synergistic Union of IT and Organizational Learning)

(Information Technology and Organizational Learning)

0

Discussion #10

Discussion #10

5

Homework #1

Chapter 10 – study questions 1-10, Exercise 1 (Information Systems

for Business and Beyond). Submit the above homework in one document.

5

Homework #2

Chapter 8 - Review the Siemens AG case study. Note the importance of understanding the interrelationships amongst all the senior leaders at every location. Pay special attention to Figure 8.1 and Figure 8.2. Note how the corporate CIO should engage with each of the regional leaders. Why is this important? (Information Technology and Organizational Learning)

The above submission should be one-page in length and adhere to APA formatting standards.

**Remember the page length does not include the APA cover page or

any references**

5

Lesson 11: Globalization and the Digital Divide / Forming a Cyber Security Culture

July 13 – July 19 (WEEK 10)

Required Readings

· Chapter 11 (Globalization and the Digital Divide) (Information Systems for Business and Beyond)

· Chapter 9 (Forming a Cyber Security Culture) (Information

Technology and Organizational Learning)

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Grading Category

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Discussion #11

Discussion #11

5

Homework #1

Chapter 11 – study questions 1-10, Exercise 1, 3, & 4 (Information Systems for Business and Beyond)

Submit the above homework in one document.

5

Homework #2

Chapter 9 – Review the section on Establishing a Security Culture. Review the methods to reduce the chances of a cyber threat noted in the textbook. Research other peer-reviewed source and note additional methods to reduce cyber-attacks within an organization. (Information Technology and Organizational Learning)

The above submission should be one-page in length and adhere to APA formatting standards.

**Remember the page length does not include the APA cover page or

any references**

5

Lesson 12: Ethical and Legal Implications of Information Systems

July 20 – July 26 (WEEK 11)

Required Readings

· Chapter 12 (The Ethical and Legal Implications of Information

Systems) (Information Systems for Business and Beyond)

0

Discussion #12

Discussion #12

5

Homework #1

Chapter 12 -Homework – study questions 1-11, Exercise 1 & 2 (Information Systems for Business and Beyond) Submit the above

homework in one document.

5

Lesson 13: Trends in Information Systems

Required Readings

· Chapter 13 (Trends in Information Systems) (Information

Systems for Business and Beyond)

0

Discussion #13

Discussion #13

5

Homework #1

Chapter 13– study questions 1-10, Exercise 1, 2, &4 (Information Systems for Business and Beyond) Submit the above homework in

one document.

5

Lesson 14: Digital Transformation and Changes in Consumer Behavior

July 27 – August 02 (WEEK 12)

Required Readings

· Chapter 10 (Digital Transformation and Changes in Consumer

Behavior) (Information Technology and Organizational Learning)

0

Discussion #14

Discussion #14

5

Homework #1

Chapter 10 – Review the section on the IT leader in the digital transformation era. Note how IT professionals and especially leaders must transform their thinking to adapt to the constantly changing organizational climate. What are some methods or resources leaders can utilize to enhance their change attitude? (Information Technology and Organizational Learning)

The above submission should be one-page in length and adhere to

APA formatting standards.

5

Grading Category

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work)

**Remember the page length does not include the APA cover page or

any references**

Portfolio Project

This week select an organization that has a Global platform (they operate in more than one country), that has demonstrated operational excellence. In this paper, perform the following activities:

· Name the organization and briefly describe what good or service they sell and where they operate.

· Note how they are a differentiator in the market.

· Note the resources used to ensure success in their industry (remember resources are comprised of more than just people).

· Explain what actions the company took to achieve operational excellence.

The above submission should be three pages in length. Remember the total length does not include the APA approved cover page or the references. There should be at least three APA approved references to support your work.

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Lesson 15: Integrating Generation Y Employees to Accelerate Competitive Advantage

August 03 – August 09 (WEEK 13)

Required Readings

Chapter 11 (Integrating Generation Y Employees to Accelerate Competitive Advantage) (Information Technology and Organizational

Learning)

0

Discussion #15

Discussion #15

5

Homework #1

Chapter 11 – Review the employment challenge in the digital era (as well as the entire chapter). Reflect on the various challenges are present in the digital era. Will things get better or more complicated as times goes on? Explain. What are some methods to assimilate new generations into the workforce to think about competitive advantage?

(Information Technology and Organizational Learning)

The above submission should be one -page in length and adhere to APA formatting standards

**Remember the page length does not include the APA cover page or

any references**

5

Lesson 16: Toward Best Practices

August 09 – August 13 (WEEK 14)

Required Readings

· Chapter 12 (Towards Best Practices) (Information Technology

and Organizational Learning)

0

Discussion #16

Discussion #16

5

Homework #1

Chapter 12- Review the section on the definitions of maturity stages and dimension variables in the CEO Technology Best Practices Arc. Define each of the maturity stages and performance dimensions.

What are the key concepts from each section?

5

Grading Category

Activity Title

Grade Allocation (% of all graded

work)

The above submission should be two-pages in length and adhere to APA formatting standards.

**Remember the page length does not include the APA cover page or

any references**