DUE 10/29

PADM 710

Discussion Assignment Instructions

You will complete 4 Discussions in this course. You will post 1 thread of at least 750–800 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module: Week. You must then post 2 replies of at least 200–250 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned Module: Week. For each thread, you must support your assertions with at least 8–10 scholarly citations in APA format. Each reply must incorporate at least 2 scholarly citation(s) in APA format along with applicable Biblical principles. Any sources cited must have been published within the last 5 years. Acceptable sources include texts, articles, presentations, the Bible, blogs, videos, etc.

This Discussion focuses on how technologies are being applied in your organization. Essentially asking if technologies provide are a Return on Value and Return on Investment. 

Discuss the following (1 section/heading for each question):

1. In your organization, are IT and IM considered a critical business necessity to serving the public, giving citizens/clients/residents an optimal experience and outcomes—or—a commodity like electricity to be purchased at the lowest possible costs? To whom does the CIO report at your work—the CEO or the CFO?

2. How is information (data, use of technologies) currently applied in your organization? (Don't share the name of the organization). Who 'controls' the information? As you know, information is power. Do you consider your organization to be “Information Centric”?

3. Which Magana model (T1, T2, or T3) best describes how IT and IM are used in your work organization? 

4. How do you, personally, use the data provided to you to make you more effective and impactful in your work and public service?

· Is the information helpful?

· Does it make a difference in policy, practice, results?

5. How are you helping your organization maximize existing and emerging technologies to benefit the persons your agency serves?