Discussion and assignments

ASSIGNMENT: From Chapter 2, page 59; answer Jobs vs. Cook case.

Steve Jobs was a strong, charismatic leader who co-founded Apple and is credited with much of the success of the company. Some believe that Tim Cook, who became CEO in 2011, embraces a more collaborative leadership style. Do research to compare and contrast the leadership styles of the two CEOs. (You may wish to view the 2013 movie JOBS, which portrays the story of Steve Jobs’ ascension from college dropout to Apple CEO.) Which CEO—Jobs or Cook—do you think developed and executed the most effective strategic plan? What evidence can you find to support your opinion?

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REMINDER: Capstone Presentation due on Saturday evening by 11 p.m. ET in Week 7!

ASSIGNMENT:  From Chapter 3, page 89, WEB-BASED CASE.  Read the following case and answer all questions.

BBC DIGITAL MEDIA INITIATIVE REVISITED

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REMINDER:  Capstone Presentation is due on Saturday evening by 11 p.m. ET in Week 6!

ASSIGNMENT: Please complete the Student Outcomes Survey located in Week 8.  Please upload a statement to your assignment telling me that you have completed the Survey so that you will receive the total points for Week 8 Graded Assignment.  In addition, the School of Business, Economics, and Technology would like to know how you feel about your learning experience in the MSITM program, so if you would, along with your notice that you have completed the survey, please upload a short informal letter to the Week 8 Graded Assignment link telling us a few things that you have learned from the MSITM program.  Thank you in advance for your feedback! 

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Each week please post an original reply to my discussion question by 11 p.m. Wednesday evening Eastern Time (ET). Include at least 250 words in your reply. Indicate at least one source or reference in your original post. You can use your textbook or current research articles. Please see the rubric for information on how I will assess your discussion post. 

Also, post a reply to one of your classmates between Thursday and Saturday evening by 11 p.m. ET. Include at least 125 words. Add to the discussion. Do not just say, good job, way to go, etc. Your discussion question responses should reflect an understanding of the situation and the reading materials. Please see the rubric for information on how I will assess the reply to your classmate.

QUESTION: Discuss the team dynamics for a highly effective or ineffective team of which you were a member. Can you explain why the team performed so well or so poorly?

Each week please post an original reply to my discussion question by 11 p.m. Wednesday evening Eastern Time (ET). Include at least 250 words in your reply. Indicate at least one source or reference in your original post. You can use your textbook or current research articles. Please see the rubric for information on how I will assess your discussion post. 

Also, post a reply to one of your classmates between Thursday and Saturday evening by 11 p.m. ET. Include at least 125 words. Add to the discussion. Do not just say, good job, way to go, etc. Your discussion question responses should reflect an understanding of the situation and the reading materials. Please see the rubric for information on how I will assess the reply to your classmate.

QUESTION: How would one define business intelligence (BI)? Identify and briefly discuss a real-world application of BI?