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Essentials of MIS

11th Edition, 2015

ISBN-13: 9780133576849

Kenneth C. Laudon and Jane P. Laudon

Pearson

WEEK FOUR

Writing Assignment for week FOUR

· Begin each writing assignment by identifying the question number you are answering followed by the actual question itself (in bold type). 


•  Use a standard essay format for responses to all questions (i.e., an introduction, middle paragraphs and conclusion). 


•  Responses must be submitted as a MS Word Document only, typed double-spaced, using a standard font (i.e. Times New Roman) and 12 point type size. 
Word count is NOT one of the criteria that is used in assigning points to writing assignments. However, students who are successful in earning the maximum number of points tend to submit writing assignments that fall in the following ranges: 
 Graduate courses: 500 - 750 words or 2 - 3 pages.

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Plagiarism 
All work must be free of any form of plagiarism.

•  Put written answers into your own words. Do not simply cut and paste your answers from the Internet and do not copy your answers from the textbook. Be sure to refer to the course syllabus for more details on plagiarism and proper citation styles. 


Please answer ONE of the following: 
 


1. “Knowledge increases exponentially” is a phrase with which we are all familiar. How does this concept apply to electronic business and the emergence of the digital firm? Support your contentions.

2. You are a city transportation planner and are interested in improving the city’s bus service. What types of analytic tools might help you do this, and how would you use them?

3. Discuss the role and influence the user plays in software development.