IS242 Management Information Systems Week 8 Discussion DQ1 Ethics in IS People working with information systems are privy not only to sensitive information but also systems which can be vulnerable to internal or external threats. Even seemingly benign behaviors like checking personal email on a work computer can put the computer, network, and business at […]

IS242 Management Information Systems Week 7 Discussion Waterfall vs Agile These two methodologies are often seen in different environments to help manage projects in an efficient and streamlined way. They help keep everyone on the same page from the beginning of a project onward.   Take a look at the readings referencing both, or even […]

IS242 Management Information Systems Week 6 Discussion Knowledge Management   Knowledge management is a method of compiling knowledge, using it as a reference tool, and fostering learning among new employees and staff. It is, in a very real sense, a model seen throughout human civilization. More experienced workers pass on their skills and knowledge to […]

IS242 Management Information Systems Week 4 Discussion Working in the cloud   Cloud computing, as we’ve seen, is a blanket term that now encompasses many different products and services. Take a look at Amazon Web Services or Azure Development Tools offerings to see just how much is available. Then do a search on jobs that […]

IS242 Management Information Systems Week 3 Discussion   It’s all about Data   Just like information systems, data is all around us and has been long before computers became the indispensable tools they are now. From the first hieroglyphs scratched into clay tablets to inventory grain stores, people have recorded important data in many different […]

IS242 Management Information Systems Week 2 Discussion Careers in Information Systems   As we’re beginning to see, Information Systems is made up of many different roles. Consider one such role that interests you and search the internet to discover the projected future of the job, the potential earnings, the skills and education needed to get […]

IS242 Management Information Systems Week 1 Discussion For your follow up post…review the responses provided by your peers. Engage in conversation, or even civil debate, as you discuss their insights and viewpoints. You may ask questions for clarification (if you are confused by their initial post) or pose questions that advance the conversation. You might […]

HU260 Strategies for Decision Making Week 1 Discussion Your Background Beliefs   Each one of us has a worldview – an interpretive framework through which we view life. Worldviews are composed of our core beliefs and commitments. They are the sum total of the background beliefs that we have.   This week, you will share […]

HU260 Strategies for Decision Making Week 5 ssignment   Misleading Statistics Statistics are powerful and convincing when used properly. This feature of statistical reasoning, however, also makes them liable to misuse. In this week’s assignment, you will find a legitimate statistic and explain how it might be used to mislead an audience.   ·      […]

HU260 Strategies for Decision Making Week 1 Assignment     The Nature of Arguments Critical thinking makes use of arguments. In this week’s lesson, you gained an overview of what arguments are and what it means for something to be a good or bad argument. In your week one assignment, you will be writing a five […]