Management Information Systems

Management Information Systems

· Use one word file to answer all questions. Use a bold heading with each chapter number such as Chapter 1.   Under that heading, write your answer to the questions for Chapter 1.

· Answers must use correct spelling and grammar.

· Paragraphs must be used.  Answers should require more than one paragraph.  New paragraphs are used when a new thought or idea is introduced.

· You must use sources other than the textbook.

· If you are getting your ideas from somewhere other than yourself, include that information in the answer.  For example, "According to NPR, robots are being used 50% more in operating rooms in 2017 than in 2016."

· At the end of each answer, include your sources.   You must include every website/url you got information.

· Use APA or MLA format for citing your sources.  Show within the body of the answer where you are citing a source and at the end of each question include a full Works Cited for that answer.

· Submit ONE Word file with answers to all four chapters.

· Below are the 4 questions that has to be answered. Do not forget to give reference in APA or MLA format.

Chapter 1 

Terminology Discussion:  Define and discuss data, information, business intelligence and knowledge. Define each.  Give examples of each.  Contrast and compare each to the others.   Do not use the textbook or Blackboard presentations as a source.  Use sources and cite sources.

Chapter 2

Business Decision Making :  Classify the different operational support systems, managerial support systems and strategic supports systems .  Explain how managers can use these systems to make decisions and gain competitive advantages.   Do not use the textbook or Blackboard presentations as a source.    Use sources and cite sources.

Chapter 3

E-Business Challenges:  Discuss the challenges of e-business.  Use sources other than the presentation and the textbook.  Because you are using other sources, your challenges will be different than those listed in the textbook.  You must discuss and give examples.   Use sources and cite sources.

Chapter 4

Cyberattacks:  Describe four large cyberattacks of the year 2018.  Describe each one, explain how the attack occurred, who was responsible, what damage was done, what each organization did to repair damage to data and its reputation.   Use sources other than the presentation and the textbook. You must use more than one source for each attack.