Research Application Project

Analyze how business intelligence (BI) supports competitive intelligence in a selected business.

Introduction: Many organizations downplay the importance of a decision support system (DSS) because they have tried to implement a DSS unsuccessfully by acquiring a software package without first performing some analysis of the current business issues. A DSS is not about acquiring and installing a software package to solve the business problems; organization must gain familiarity with the important concepts as they relate to decision making. Business intelligence (BI) is a broad field and each organization has its viewpoints on how best to implement a BI solution to meet its requirements.

Assignment: Analyze how business intelligence (BI) supports competitive intelligence in a selected business.

Integrate your findings into a 3–4 page report in Microsoft Word document. Follow APA standards for writing and citing sources. Save the report as M4_A1_lastname_firstname.doc.

Submit the report to the appropriate M4: Assignment 1 Dropbox by Saturday, September 19, 2015.

Research Application Project

Analyze the strategic and competitive benefits a company gains with the use of an extranet.

Introduction: The hallmark of an extranet is the ability to link intranet resources of a company to the intranet of its customers, suppliers, and other business partners.

Many of the mega stores such as Wal-Mart does this well by implementing a solution that helps in restocking shelves promptly. Extranet provides access to operational company databases and legacy systems to business partners, and as a result, it provides significant business value by facilitating and strengthening the business relationships.

Assignment: Analyze the strategic and competitive benefits a company gains with the use of an extranet. And through examples, demonstrate how an extranet strengthens strategic business relationships.

Write a 2–4 page paper showing your research on the strategic and competitive benefits a company gains when it uses an extranet, using two or more specific examples to reinforce your conclusions. Include links, references, and sources you have used and follow the proper APA guidelines.

Present your work in Microsoft Word document format. Name your file M4_A3_LastName_RSP.doc and submit it to the M4: Assignment 3 Dropbox byWednesday, September 23, 2015.

Research and Debate

The pros/cons of deploying a global positioning system (GPS) in the context of business decisions or DSS e.g., its use by Federal Express vs. employee privacy.

Introduction: People generally joke that “Big Brother is watching us.” It’s not such a joke any longer; today anyone can get personal information about you as long as he or she has your name.

And big brother is not always bad, for example, wouldn't you like to know where your son is when he is old enough to drive? You can if he has a cell phone. However, turn the table around; how would you feel if your CIO spied on you with the company issued cell phone that subscribes to a GPS monitoring system?

At some level, the Internet is the driving force behind the development of telecommunications and other information technologies; this being said, the topic of GPS continues to be an ongoing debate for many and there are no wrong or right answers. Using GPS has its place, I would like to be found when I run into a car problem or lost in hiking.

So there are always positives and negatives to new technologies, so in this assignment discuss the pros and cons of GPS systems to monitor the location of people.

Assignment: Prepare a response to the following discussion topic: The pros/cons of deploying a global positioning system (GPS) in the context of business decisions or DSS e.g., its use by Federal Express vs. employee privacy.

Cite examples from your own reading and research to support your position. Format your response according to APA guidelines.

By Monday, September 21, 2015, submit your response to the M4: Assignment 2 Discussion Area. Through Wednesday, September 23, 2015, review responses submitted by at least two classmates and provide comments.

Research Application Project

Analyze how business intelligence (BI) supports competitive intelligence in a selected business.

Introduction: Many organizations downplay the importance of a decision support system (DSS) because they have tried to implement a DSS unsuccessfully by acquiring a software package without first performing some analysis of the current business issues. A DSS is not about acquiring and installing a software package to solve the business problems; organization must gain familiarity with the important concepts as they relate to decision making. Business intelligence (BI) is a broad field and each organization has its viewpoints on how best to implement a BI solution to meet its requirements.

Assignment: Analyze how business intelligence (BI) supports competitive intelligence in a selected business.

Integrate your findings into a 3–4 page report in Microsoft Word document. Follow APA standards for writing and citing sources. Save the report as M4_A1_lastname_firstname.doc.

Submit the report to the appropriate M4: Assignment 1 Dropbox by Saturday, September 19, 2015.