SUBJECT: InfoTech in a Global Economy
Final Research Paper
The final portfolio project is a three- part activity. You will respond to three separate prompts but prepare your paper as one research paper. Be sure to include at least one library source per prompt, in addition to your textbook (which means you'll have at least 4 sources cited).
Start your paper with an introductory paragraph.
Prompt 1 "Blockchain" (2-3 pages): Explain the major components of blockchain. Be sure to include how blockchain is affecting a global economy and how you see it growing in the future.
Prompt 2 "Big Data" (1-2 pages): Describe your understanding of big data and give an example of how you’ve seen big data used either personally or professionally. In your view, what demands is big data placing on organizations and data management technology? How does big data affect a global economy.
Prompt 3 “Government and Policies” (1-2 pages): Discuss the role government plays in a global economy. Also, look at what policies are currently in place and then discussion what policies should be put in place..
Conclude your paper with a detailed conclusion section.
The paper needs to be approximately 5-8 pages long, including both a title page and a references page (for a total of 7-10 pages). Be sure to use proper APA formatting and citations to avoid plagiarism.
Your paper should meet the following requirements:
• Be approximately 5-8 pages in length, not including the required cover page and reference page.
• Follow APA6 guidelines. Your paper should include an introduction, a body with fully developed content, and a conclusion.
• Support your answers with the readings from the course, the course textbook, and at least three scholarly journal articles from the library to support your positions, claims, and observations, in addition to your textbook. The Library is a great place to find resources.
• Be clearly and well-written, concise, and logical, using excellent grammar and style techniques. You are being graded in part on the quality of your writing.
Write an essay in response to ONE of the following essay options.
Option 1 . A global firm is using Environmental Management Systems (EMS) to ensure that the environmental impacts of its production sites are adequately managed, and that it maintains compliance with environmental legislation.
Drawing on relevant academic literature, write an essay discussing how this firm could use its EMS to promote other ‘beyond compliance’ initiatives to further improve its environmental, cultural, and social performance.
Option 2 . The starting point for the integration of sustainability policies in organisations arose from the aim of social and environmental considerations into economic strategy. In addition to that, there have been calls for more business intervention on social and cultural issues.
Drawing on relevant academic literature, write an essay discussing why there has been a shift in recent times towards a greater role for the social and cultural elements of sustainability.
Notes for all essays:
1. Illustrate your answer with reference to examples of business practice where possible.
2. You are expected to identify, evaluate, and justify your position in relation to the question asked using theory and relevant examples to support your arguments.
3. Make sure to look at the requirements in the marking guide as you plan your essay.
There are certain points that are common to all essays that we expect to be present in yours. Please review information about essay writing at http://owll.massey.ac.nz/assignment-types/essay.php .
We expect clear referencing of your sources, using APA 6th style (see http://owll.massey.ac.nz/referencing/apa-style.php ). All of your references must be relevant to your essay, and should only be drawn from peer-reviewed literature. You must use at least 10 peer reviewed sources (see http://guides.lib.jjay.cuny.edu/c.php?g=288333&p=1922599 for more information on peer-reviewed sources). You can find out about research information for assignments at https://owll.massey.ac.nz/academic-writing/researching.php .
We expect the following format for the presentation of your essay:
- 1.5 line spacing
- Times New Roman
- Justified text
- Please write in 3rd person
Marks will be allocated according to the criteria in the following rubric.
**Please see your Course Guide for more details, including the assessment rubric.**
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