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Assignment 1.
1. Looking at an information system, what are the management, organization, and technology components?
2. How can complementary assets be beneficial for an organization from the standpoint of productivity?
3. Compare the similarities and differences between MIS, DSS, TPS and ESS systems.
4. Describe how a current organization uses social systems to help with the productivity output of a firm.
5. What are the differences between intranets and extranets? Why would an organization want both of these implemented within their organization?
Assignment 2.
1. Define the components of the Porter's competitive forces model and describe how it could be used effectively to the benefit of an organization you know well.
2. How do businesses use value chains to discover opportunities?
3. Describe the positive and negative impacts on societal quality of life due to the use of computers and information systems?
4. List three different ethical principles one should employ when confronted with an ethical conflict, and explain their use employing an example you have personally experienced.
5. With different types of computer systems available, how can these be used to sustain competitive organizational advantage?