assignment 1& 2

Assignment 1: Research and Debate

( 1 Page )

The pros/cons of deploying a global positioning system (GPS) in the context of business decisions or DSS e.g., its use by Federal Express vs. employee privacy.

Introduction: People generally joke that “Big Brother is watching us.” It’s not such a joke any longer; today anyone can get personal information about you as long as he or she has your name.

And big brother is not always bad, for example, wouldn't you like to know where your son is when he is old enough to drive? You can if he has a cell phone. However, turn the table around; how would you feel if your CIO spied on you with the company issued cell phone that subscribes to a GPS monitoring system?

At some level, the Internet is the driving force behind the development of telecommunications and other information technologies; this being said, the topic of GPS continues to be an ongoing debate for many and there are no wrong or right answers. Using GPS has its place, I would like to be found when I run into a car problem or lost in hiking.

So there are always positives and negatives to new technologies, so in this assignment discuss the pros and cons of GPS systems to monitor the location of people.

Assignment: Prepare a response to the following discussion topic: The pros/cons of deploying a global positioning system (GPS) in the context of business decisions or DSS e.g., its use by Federal Express vs. employee privacy.

In your report, first write the questions and then write the answers

·         Participated in discussion by comparing the pros/cons of deploying a global positioning system (GPS) to monitor the location of people.

·         Analyzed the benefits and concerns surrounding the use of GPS and GIS in companies and governments and evaluated how they should be used.

·         Cited literature and/or examples to support position.

Cite examples from your own reading and research to support your position. Format your response according to APA guidelines.

All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

Assignment 2: Research Application Project

( 2 Pages )

Analyze the strategic and competitive benefits a company gains with the use of an extranet.

Introduction: The hallmark of an extranet is the ability to link intranet resources of a company to the intranet of its customers, suppliers, and other business partners.

Many of the mega stores such as Wal-Mart does this well by implementing a solution that helps in restocking shelves promptly. Extranet provides access to operational company databases and legacy systems to business partners, and as a result, it provides significant business value by facilitating and strengthening the business relationships.

Assignment: Analyze the strategic and competitive benefits a company gains with the use of an extranet. And through examples, demonstrate how an extranet strengthens strategic business relationships.

Please answer these Questions

·         Analyzed and discussed the strategic and competitive advantages gained when deploying an extranet.

·         Demonstrated how an extranet strengthens strategic business relationships thorough examples.

Write a 2 page paper showing your research on the strategic and competitive benefits a company gains when it uses an extranet, using two or more specific examples to reinforce your conclusions. Include links, references, and sources you have used and follow the proper APA guidelines.

All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.