BU Information Systems Essay

Questions:

1. Social Media Info Systems
Within social media there’s been a recognition and convergence of several Social Media
Information systems (SMIS) disciplines, please name two and provide a current example
for each. HINT: Organizational theory diagram

2. Social Media Info Systems
Explain in detail how social media contributes to value chain activities and supports the
activities listed below. Provide one real example for each.

– Sales and marketing

– Manufacturing and Operations

– Human Resources

3. Business Intelligence Systems
As we’ve learned Data and more specifically personal data can be purchased –please
provide 3 examples of how consumer data can be purchased by an organization—how
is this legal? Further, please explain how the organization you selected uses this
data—HINT: marketing, government collection, education? Please be detailed as
possible.

4. Business Intelligence Systems
Define the difference between “big data” and data mining and how these two Business
Intelligence (BI) techniques are utilized in today’s marketplace—please be specific and
highlight an industry. HINT: Banking, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Education

5. Info Systems Security
How are Technical safeguards for business and governments used to protect security
threats? Please provide an example of how a business or federal agency (Govt) utilizes
these safeguards: HINT: Malware, Firewalls and authentication

6. Info Systems Security
Provide two major functions of the Information System (IS) Department within an
business organization—in other words why is this dept so critical and strategic during a
hacking or security breach? HINT: Information assets, computing infrastructure,
hardening

7. Chapter 11 Info Systems Management
In the past several years due to the advances of technology and the Internet of Things
(IoT), why have so many companies outsourced portions of information systems (IS)
activities? Please explain some of the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing?
Considering the current times do you believe this is an area that will continue to grow?
Why or why not?

8. Chapter 12 Info Systems Development
The term implementation within systems development has two meanings. It could mean
to implement the information systems components only, or it could mean to implement
the information system and the business processes that use the system. Please provide
an example of each implementation strategy and the installed value it brings to the end
the user.