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Type: Discussion Board

• Sun, 10/12/14
• 50
• 5-6 paragraphs

• The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the end of each unit, DB participation will be assessed based on both level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the discussion.

  At a minimum, each student will be expected to post an original and thoughtful response to the DB question and contribute to the weekly dialogue by responding to at least two other posts from students. The first contribution must be posted before midnight (Central Time) on Wednesday of each week. Two additional responses are required after Wednesday of each week. Students are highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and often, as that is the primary way the university tracks class attendance and participation.

  The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of each unit.

  While information systems has one meaning, it can be used in different ways for companies to keep a competitive edge on the marketplace. Compare and Contrast two distinctly different organizations on how they use information systems in their organizations.

  Include in your post the following:

  • Research the 4 competitive strategies and briefly describe them.
  • From the 4 strategies, pick 2 and provide an example of a company that uses each strategy.
  • How do they implement the strategy?
  • Provide examples of how the companies use the strategy, and do not simply write the description. 
  • Appraise the individual and organizational consequences of the use of information technology and recognize potential security breaches and computer crimes.

  Properly reference the companies in your post if required using APA format.