INFORMATION CLASS WORK

Information Systems Management Class

Unit II

Question 6

1. Discuss the concepts of value, margin, and value chain as defined by Porter. Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Question 7

1. Explain the process implementation competitive strategies. Use examples as needed. Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Unit III

Question 6

1. Explain what mobile devices are and why mobile systems are important. Give examples of mobile devices, and, if applicable, name a mobile device you use and why you use it. Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Question 7

1. Discuss the differences between open and closed source programs. Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Unit III- POWERPOINT

Unit III PowerPoint Presentation

Open Source Software Research Project

Research an open source software project. Examples of open source projects are listed on page 123 of your textbook. You are not restricted to the open source projects listed on page 123; you may research one of your own choosing that

interests you. In MS PowerPoint, create a presentation with slides that describe the open source software and how it works. Discuss the role this open source software has in management information systems. Remember, management information systems is the management and use of information systems that help organizations

achieve their strategies (page 10 of your textbook) Your PowerPoint must have a minimum of fourslides. Be sure to use the 7X7 rule in PowerPoint: no more than 7 lines per slide and no more than 7 words per line. Use of images, graphics, and diagrams is encouraged. Be sure to include your sources on a references slide in APA format.

Discussion Board Question Unit III-100 WORDS

Research organizational benefits of using databases and DBMS's (see Suggested Reading or use the CSU Online Library). Supplement your research with a review of your lessons, and then, apply this research to the discussion board. Respond to the following statements. Include your research and personal experiences as part of your answers.

· Discuss at least two reasons organizations use databases and DBMS's.

· Discuss one advantage a database has over a spreadsheet.