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HC1041 Information Technology for Business - Holmes Institute
Purpose:
1. Students will be able to evaluate and justify theoretical and practical knowledge of information technology in a business context.
2. Students will be able to apply research skills analyzing academic literature and integrating ideas from the literature to the information technology issues in business and in preparation for life-long learning.
3. Students will be able to understand the ICT profession in information technology.
4. Students will be able to communicate using effective oral and written communication tools, act in a professional manner.
5. Students will be able to review and describe the major privacy, legal, ethical and societal issues with respect to managing digital information and information systems.
The purpose of this assessment is for students to engage in online discussions in tutorial activities. Students are required to post answers and comment on other students' posts. Your solutions must include at least 2 peer-reviewed sources, and include a reference list at the end of end weekly posting.
Discussion Activity 1
How has technology help mitigated the impact of COVID-19? Write in terms of society as a whole, and also, from your self-reflective position. Use at least 2 in-text peer-reviewed references to support your solution. At the end of your solution, include your reference list. (200-250 words). You must also comment on other users' postings or their replies to your submission.
Discussion Activity 2
Question to Discuss:
Are IT professionals as important as Doctors and Lawyers? Discuss and justify your opinion. Use at least 2 in-text peer- reviewed references, and include a reference list at the end of your posting. (200-250 words). You must also comment on other users' postings or their replies to your submission.
Discussion Activity 3
Why is it important that as the IT manager for an organization, you need to consider its green footprint? Also, what are the ways your organization can manage and reduce its footprint? Use at least 2 in-text peer-reviewed references, and include a reference list at the end of your posting. (200-250 words). You must also comment on other users' postings or their replies to your submission.
Discussion Activity 4
Questions to Discuss:
Every time you go online, your information is stored on a database or the cloud. Discuss why organizations do this, and do you feel this is justifiable? Give your own opinion and also use peer-reviewed sources to support your
arguments. Use at least 2 in-text peer-reviewed references, and include a reference list at the end of your posting. (200- 250 words). You must also comment on other users' postings or their replies to your submission.
Discussion Activity 5
Question to Discuss:
Why should businesses switch to a digital supply chain? What are the benefits or costs? Discuss and support your arguments. Use at least 2 in-text peer-reviewed references, and include a reference list at the end of your posting. (200- 250 words). You must also comment on other users' postings or their replies to your submission.
Attachment:- Information Technology for Business.rar