The document outlines the requirements for creating a cognitive map using Freemind on a specified Management Information Systems (MIS) topic. It stipulates a minimum of 50 child nodes, 10 hyperlinks, and 10 notes, along with an organized structure incorporating elements like color and fonts. Various potential topics for research are listed, including cloud computing, security, and agile programming methodologies.

1. Produce a Cognitive Map
(using FreeMind)
on a provided MIS topic area (see list of topics below):
Expectations are that the map will have a minimum of:
50 child nodes (content)
10 hyperlinks
10 notes
Some structure: Color, fonts, clouds, etc.
Possible topics to research for your cognitive map:
Cloud computing
Outsourcing MIS
RSS Feeds
Security
Social Networking (Blogs, Forums, Communities of Practice)
Simulation
Search engines
Robotics
Data Mining
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Knowledge management
Decision Support Systems (DSS)
Virtual communities
Nanotechnology
Sensor technology & networks
Open source software
Peer to Peer networks
Web 2.0
Communication technologies
Server Virtualization
Client Virtualization
Sustainability (environmental efforts related to MIS)
Agile programming methodology vs. Waterfall methodology
Semantic web
Quantum computing

2. Encryption
Worms & Trojan Horses
MIS workplace productivity improvements (Economics)
MIS labor market analysis
Technology acceptance models (TAM, UTAUT, etc.)
HCI (Human Computer Interface)
CMMI, COBIT, ITIL