ISM 5150 Final Exam

1. Identify TWO (2) topics that we have covered in the course and for EACH topic:                                                 (approximately 3 pages for both topics; Total 10 points; 5 points for each topic)

1)    Briefly explain the topic and your understanding/interpretation of it         (1 point)

2)    Describe how you related to this topic in the course, how it enabled you to stay engaged in the course, with the professor, and with your classmates (2 points)

3)    Explain how this topic will enable you to be a better and more effective professional (and student, if applicable) and how you immediately plan to use this skill and knowledge for your development                                                           (2 points)

2. Use the knowledge of the course material and skills you gained while working on the WileyPlus SAP ERP simulation assignments to answer the following:                                                                                                                                (approximately 1 page Total 5 points)

1) What are the advantages and disadvantages of implementing and using ERP systems?                                                                                                                             (3 points)

2) What challenges do organizations face related to business processes?  How do you propose to address these issues by the use of enterprise systems?  Use specific instances from your experience of the WileyPlus SAP ERP simulations to explain your response.                                                                                                                          (2 points)

3. Based on the CAIS article “Tutorial: Big Data Analytics” Watson (2014) and related discussions from class material topics:                                                                                                                                                                              (approximately 1 page Total 5 points)

1)    Explain briefly the main business objectives of big data analytics; what are the main challenges and risks involved?                                                                        (2 points)

2)    Describe briefly how you would apply data analytics and business intelligence to a private or government organization related to your industry.  Use your experience of SAP Business Objects exercises to explain how you would use data visualization techniques.                                                                                                                            (3 points)