1. The document discusses how information systems courses are key to business school success from the Y2K issue to today.
2. It highlights how the Y2K issue brought attention to information systems and their importance in meeting business needs through technology.
3. Subsequent events like the dot-com boom and bust further illustrated the need to understand both business principles and technology.
4. The author argues that information systems knowledge is now crucial for business graduates to demonstrate their understanding of how technology enables business processes and drives results.
The Future Legal Marketplace: Innovation, Extrapreneurship, and a Law Withou...Michele DeStefano
This presentation starts by identifying current trends and significant shifts in the law market within and outside the U.S. that are accelerating the adoption of technology and the need for innovation in legal practice and education. It then highlights some examples of innovations in how legal services are being provided and how legal education is being taught. Ultimately,it suggests some potential paths our occupation should consider taking in the future.
We all like to talk. A lot. We talk about policies, priorities, technologies, research, innovation, information systems, e-services and their potential. We even have big amounts of money for the implementation. In all countries. Because ICT and e-governance is a priority AND the future.
Can we learn anything from business startups, where 3 young enthusiasts with a good idea create multibillion dollar company and after a short period of time have lots of active and happy users?
The Future Legal Marketplace: Innovation, Extrapreneurship, and a Law Withou...Michele DeStefano
This presentation starts by identifying current trends and significant shifts in the law market within and outside the U.S. that are accelerating the adoption of technology and the need for innovation in legal practice and education. It then highlights some examples of innovations in how legal services are being provided and how legal education is being taught. Ultimately,it suggests some potential paths our occupation should consider taking in the future.
We all like to talk. A lot. We talk about policies, priorities, technologies, research, innovation, information systems, e-services and their potential. We even have big amounts of money for the implementation. In all countries. Because ICT and e-governance is a priority AND the future.
Can we learn anything from business startups, where 3 young enthusiasts with a good idea create multibillion dollar company and after a short period of time have lots of active and happy users?
Ca Ching! is a financial literacy program that I helped develop as a financial planning counselor for Community Financial Resource Center. This packet I created as part of marketing literature to distribute to prospective partners.
Sanjib Sahoo, CTO of tradeMONSTER, tells the the story of his startup rising to become Barron's #1 ranked trading platform by using effective leadership, fearless organization culture, recruiting the right people agile development and open source technology.
Skate to where the puck will be - cliche or axiom?David Jones
Case study of one Australian's startup's pivots in the volatile market of eCommerce and fraud protection. Highlight things tips/traps for startups in competitive landscape, blindspots of technical founders and some unique challenges/opportunities for Australian startups.
A Case Study of Micro-Blogging for Learning at QualcommB.J. Schone
This presentation was given by B.J. Schone and John Polaschek at DevLearn 2009. It covers many aspects of micro-blogging in a corporate environment, and it includes a case study about Yammer at Qualcomm.
201210 Insurance and Technology: Changing Times- How CIO's Can Increase Influ...Steven Callahan
Contributor to an article following Elite 8 winner announcements discussing how CIO's can increase their strategic influence and better enable their organizations to realize the benefits from technology.
Ca Ching! is a financial literacy program that I helped develop as a financial planning counselor for Community Financial Resource Center. This packet I created as part of marketing literature to distribute to prospective partners.
Sanjib Sahoo, CTO of tradeMONSTER, tells the the story of his startup rising to become Barron's #1 ranked trading platform by using effective leadership, fearless organization culture, recruiting the right people agile development and open source technology.
Skate to where the puck will be - cliche or axiom?David Jones
Case study of one Australian's startup's pivots in the volatile market of eCommerce and fraud protection. Highlight things tips/traps for startups in competitive landscape, blindspots of technical founders and some unique challenges/opportunities for Australian startups.
A Case Study of Micro-Blogging for Learning at QualcommB.J. Schone
This presentation was given by B.J. Schone and John Polaschek at DevLearn 2009. It covers many aspects of micro-blogging in a corporate environment, and it includes a case study about Yammer at Qualcomm.
201210 Insurance and Technology: Changing Times- How CIO's Can Increase Influ...Steven Callahan
Contributor to an article following Elite 8 winner announcements discussing how CIO's can increase their strategic influence and better enable their organizations to realize the benefits from technology.
Choose 3 to do, one page 1.5 space for each. Deadline is 18th 1 pm.docxjessiep6
Choose 3 to do, one page 1.5 space for each. Deadline is 18th 1 pm( Chicago Time zone)
First one:
Chapter 1: What are the major reasons why it is important for employees in all functional areas to become familiar with IT in Organizations? With the increased in reliance on IT in Organizations, how does the impact the skills and talents that employers are looking for in new employees.
Second:
Chapter 2
Describe four examples of how company(s) have gained a competitive advantage from their strategic use of Information Technology.
Third:
Chapter 3
List at least 3 forms of electronic surveillance that are threatening our privacy. How do these things impact our lives? How should we address these things?
Fourth:
Chapter 4
Identify and describe four techniques to protect an organization's technology security?
There is a reflection / discussion question for each of the chapters and technology guides in the course textbook. Five (5) of these reflection / discussion questions are required to be completed during the semester for a total of 50 points (10 points per question.) If you choose to complete more than 5 reflection questions, then the top five scores will be used for course grade calculation purposes. Responses should be provided directly in Compass and submitted on or before their due date. The intent of these questions is to enhance your learning of the textbook and lecture material. Students can expect similar questions and question types on exams. The length of reflection questions are typically one page in length (using 1.5 spacing.)
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1. Y2K Until Today: Why Information System Courses Are Key To Business School Success William E. Crowe, Jr. The Citadel, Grinald’s Leadership Chair The Citadel Mentor’s Association Chair March 13, 2008
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