research paper

  

Watch the Youtube video Deming at Pontiac. Research W. Edwards Deming and the Total Quality Movement (TQM). 

Read the article Netflix vs Blockbuster – 3 Key Takeaways https://www.drift.com/blog/netflix-vs-blockbuster/ and

A Blockbuster Failure: How an Outdated Business Model Destroyed a Giant

https://trace.tennessee.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1010&context=utk_studlawbankruptcy

Research Blockbuster versus Netflix. Consider the effect that cloud computing has had on Netflix’s business model. Consider also how Deming and TQM would have dealt with (or avoided) the problems that occurred at Blockbuster. What does a TQM initiative look like in an IT department? How would IT support Total Quality at your company?

The paper must be at least 5 pages plus the cover and reference pages and be in APA format.

Each paper must have at least 3 academic sources. Academic sources do not include wikis, message boards, support forums, etc. Do not copy and paste large blocks of text from your sources! 

As with any research project, make sure to take a position, defend with works cited, and conclude.

Writing Assignment – WK 8

 

Some organizations prohibit workers from bringing certain kinds of devices into the workplace, such as cameras, cell phones, and USB drives. Some businesses require employees to use clear or see-through backpacks when carrying personal items. What other devices might not be allowed in certain facilities, and why would they be restricted? The video on Google’s Data Center may give you some ideas to write about for this assignment.

Your written assignment should consist of 6-7 paragraphs.

Internet Programming

Internet programming 

 

This is an open book exam. However, each student is expected to work on it alone. Students whose solutions are the same or similar will get a grade of zero!!!

Exam time is 7:30pm to 10:50pm. Read instruction in “CPSC8720FinalExam.pdf”. Submit entire solution in zip file on blackboard before 10:50pm! Exam link will close and you wont be able to submit after that. Wrap up, zip, submit at least 5 minutes before 10:50pm! Submission passed due time will not be accepted! No Exception!

Written Essay2

For this assignment, submit a 5-6 page paper that addresses the following questions as complete as possible.

  1. What is Information Security Governance?
  2. What are some of the common organizational roles involved in Security Governance?
  3. What documentation is associated with Security Governance?
  4. What are some of the policies use within the Information Security Governance process?
  5. What are some of the measures, metrics, and methods to ensure governance compliance?

Title page and References pages do not count towards the total.  No abstract or table of contents is required, but please observe all other aspects of the APA guidelines with regard to spacing, page number, margins, headings, fonts and reference citations

At least 4 valid references must be supplied.  Wikipedia and Techopedia are not allowed.

Infotech Import

 

Describe the organization’s environment, and evaluate its preparedness for virtualization.

• Explain Microsoft (or another product) licensing for virtualized environments.

• Recommend a configuration for shared storage; make sure to discuss the need for high availability and redundancy for virtualization for the organization.

• Explain Windows Azure capabilities for virtual machines and managing a hybrid cloud, including Windows Azure’s Internet as a Service (IaaS) and storage capabilities

Make a recommendation for cloud computer use in the organization, including a justification for your recommendations.

Submit your research paper as a single document. Your paper should meet the following requirements:

• Be approximately 2-4 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.

Assignment2

Here you will select two articles related to your area of interest from your top journals.  You will provide an annotated bibliography for each article.  With this you are building the Chapter 2 of your dissertation which ultimately will results in your literature review.  Here are two links on doing an annotated bibliography.    You will be doing your work in APA format.  Note there are MLA and APA format for documents and references.  This dissertation for UC will be in APA.  

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/common_writing_assignments/annotated_bibliographies/annotated_bibliography_samples.html

https://guides.library.cornell.edu/annotatedbibliography