Operational excellence

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

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)

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Discussion

Discussion #1

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Homework 

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

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Homework

· 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**

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Lesson 2: Hardware Basics/ IT Dilemma

Required Readings

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

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

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Discussion

Discussion #2

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Homework

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

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Homework

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.

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

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Lesson 3: Software Basics/ Organizational Dynamism

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)

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Discussion

Discussion #3

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Homework

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

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Homework

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**

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

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)

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Discussion

Discussion #4

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Homework 

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

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Homework

Chapter 4 – Review the section on Linear Development in Learning Approaches. Discuss how learning changes over time impact 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**

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

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)

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Discussion

Discussion #5

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Homework

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

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Homework

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**

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

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)

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Discussion

Discussion #6

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Homework

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

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Homework

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**

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Lesson 7: Does IT Matter

Required Readings

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

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Discussion 

Discussion #7

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Homework

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

**STUDY FOR MIDTERM NEXT WEEK**

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Lesson 8: Business Processes

Required Readings

· Chapter 8- study questions 1-10, Exercise 1, 2, & 3 (Information Systems for Business and Beyond)

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Discussion

Discussion #8

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Homework

Chapter 8- study questions 1-10, Exercise 1, 2, & 3 (Information Systems for Business and Beyond)