IT

General Guidelines.

CMPT641 IT for Managers Assignments Assignment 1

·       Read the questions through and make sure you understand them. The questions are open- ended, and you are expected to do your own research on each topic to answerthem.

·       Make sure you don’t simply list or copy and paste information from your sources. I expect you to synthesize your findings with you own words. All papers are submitted to Turnitin.

·       Use a maximum of 2 pages (double space) per question to answer them. [Title & references pages excluded]. Use Times Fonts (12), leftaligned.

·       Upload your assignments to the course website according to the deadlinesposted.

·       Remember, I am looking for your insight not other sources’ opinions. Ensure that cite and list the references you use (max. 10% of paper content) usingAPA.

HINTS:

DO NOT REPEAT the question – paraphrase it as a heading.

INCLUDE and Introduction and a Conclusion for each part (question). Hint: introduce the reader to the content of your paper.

1.     Question:E-Business

How does an e-Business differ from a regular business in terms of value perceived by customers? What can e-businesses do to increase this value and consequently increase sales and profitability?

2.     Question: ITGovernance

What is IT governance referring to? Why is it important? How does one implement it? Answer these question using a brief (two-page memo) to your boss – the president of your company.

3.     Question: ITOutsourcing

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of IT outsourcing. Find specific examples support your arguments.