Chapter 1 Review Question Week 1

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Information Systems Today

Managing in the Digital World

Answer the “Review Questions” at the end of Chapter 1 in at least 3 complete, grammatically correct sentences each. Number each question to correspond to the number on the question being answered and submit one MS Word compatible document

Review Questions

1-1. Describe the major challenges societies face.


1-2. Define the term knowledge worker. Who coined the term?


1-3. Name your two favorite mobile devices. For each device, discuss how it has influenced your work or personal life.


1-4. Describe how cloud computing can improve your personal productivity.


1-5.  List and describe several opportunities and challenges brought about by globalization.


1-6. Compare and contrast how the digital divide manifests in different parts of the world.


1-7. Define and contrast data, information, and knowledge.


1-8. Describe three or four types of jobs and career opportunities in information systems and in related fields.


1-9. List and define four of the systems knowledge and/or skills core competencies.


1-10. List and define five types of information systems used in organizations.


1-11.  Discuss the issues surrounding information privacy, and how you can protect yourself.


1-12. Following the guidelines of the Computer Ethics Institute, what behaviors are considered unethical computer use?