CMPT641 IT for Managers Assignments Assignment 2
· Read the questions through and make sure you understand them. The questions are open- ended, and you are expected to do your own research on each topic to answerthem.
· Make sure you don’t simply list or copy and paste information from your sources. I expect you to synthesize your findings with you own words. All papers are submitted to Turnitin.
· Use 2 pages per question to answer them. [Title & references pages excluded]. Use Times Fonts (12), leftaligned.
· Upload your assignments to the course website according to the deadlinesposted.
· Remember, I am looking for your insight not other sources’ opinions. Ensure that cite and list the references you use (max. 10% of paper content) usingAPA.
HINTS:
DO NOT REPEAT the question – paraphrase it as a heading.
INCLUDE an Introduction and a Conclusion. Hint: introduce the reader to the content of your paper. You could have a brief introduction/conclusion for each part (question).
1. Question: BusinessIntelligence
What is a Business Intelligence system? How does it work? How can a Business Intelligence system help companies, large or small, to build or maintain competitive advantage? What concerns a business owner should have before investing in a Business Intelligence project?
2. Question: Knowledge ManagementChallenges
Discuss the main challenges faced by companies planning to implement a Knowledge Management strategy. If you were a consultant, how would guide top management in terms of overcoming those challenges.
3. Question: InformationSecurity
Discuss at three main information security challenges faced by organizations. Focus on prevention and troubleshooting.
