You are to consider the question or topic and post an appropriate response. You should support your response with external sources (not course textbooks) whenever appropriate. I will grade your responses based upon the quality of the response, including whether it is supported from external sources. All support should include all of the appropriate elements as identified in the APA Style Manual.
This is to be an attempt to create a seminar environment where you will be able to increase one another’s knowledge of the subject. You should visit this area at least once a week to read the material and respond appropriately. You may add information at a later time as you would in a regular discussion.
Discussion 8
When should a systems analyst decide a design issue, and when should users be allowed to select what works best for them? Support your answer.
Discussion 9
What is the line between customer “convenience” and privacy intrusion? For example, when Netflix recommends movies based on what you already have seen, most people regard that as a benefit. But if Netflix had a parent company with other divisions, would you want your data shared without your consent? Is it legal to do this? Support your answer.
Discussion 10
Think of at least one task best suited to online processing, and at least one task best suited to batch processing.
What characteristics of online processing or batch processing assisted students with their determinations?
Discussion 11
Your friend Jill is handling the testing for the new accounting system, and right now she is very upset about the most recent results. “It seems like every time we fix one thing, another issue pops up! After ten days of testing and adjusting, we are meeting over 90% of the goals and benchmarks. If we’re looking for perfection, we’ll never make the implementation deadline for the new system, and the users will be all over us. Not to mention top management’s reaction to a delay. I’m sure we can resolve some of these issues after the system becomes operational.”
How would you respond to Jill? Are ethical issues involved?
What are your responsibilities, as an employee, as an IT professional, and as a friend?
Discussion 12
What are some other examples of how what-if analysis could be used? Professionally?Personally?
Is it worth the effort? Why or why not?
Is it worth the effort? Why or why not?
Support your answers.
