Provide a reflection of at least 500 words (or 2 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course( Intro to Data Mining (ITS-632-M26) )  have been applied, or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment. If you are not currently working, share times when you have or could observe these theories and knowledge could be applied to an employment opportunity in your field of study( Intro to Data Mining (ITS-632-M26)  ). Requirements:

• Provide a 500 word (or 2 pages double spaced) minimum reflection.
• Use of proper APA formatting and citations. If supporting evidence from outside resources is used those must be properly cited.
• Share a personal connection that identifies specific knowledge and theories from this course.
• Demonstrate a connection to your current work environment. If you are not employed, demonstrate a connection to your desired work environment. 
• You should NOT, provide an overview of the assignments assigned in the course. The assignment asks that you reflect how the knowledge and skills obtained through meeting course objectives were applied or could be applied in the workplace. 
• Any use of outside sources, including your own prior work, will result in a zero on the activity and a report being filed with Academic Affairs regarding plagiarism (even if self-plagiarism).

Prepare an 8 page APA style paper using the resources you have read in this course and at least 3 additional peer reviewed resources. Follow the writing requirements for this course. Include an introduction and conclusion in the paper. Remember to use APA formatted headings for each section of the paper and provide in text citations for all paraphrased and quoted material. This paper should address the following questions:

(1) Does Blockchain technology have the potential to cause the paradigm shift in business practices that many experts are predicting? Explain why or why not.  Support your answer with research. 

(2) Is there evidence to suggest that Blockchain technology will change the way HR is practiced? If there is, discuss that evidence. If there is not, what issues exist that impede its adoption?

(3) Which functions of human resource management could be most impacted by Blockchain technology? How might the HR functions change? Support your answer with research.

Course writing requirements:

• References MUST be cited within your paper in APA format. Your reference page and in-text citations must match 100%. Papers without in-text citations will earn failing grades.
• Always include a cover page and reference page with ALL submissions (even initial discussion posts) 
• Provide the EXACT web link on the reference page citations for all online sources – do not provide just the home page, but the EXACT LINK – I check all sources
• No abbreviations, no contractions – write formally
• Write in the third person formal voice (no first or second person pronouns)
• Write MORE than the minimum requirement of the word count assigned
• As always, the word count is ONLY for the BODY of the paper – the cover page, reference page, and / or Appendix (if included) do not count towards the word count for the paper 
• Indent the first line of each new paragraph five spaces
• Refer to the example APA paper in the getting started folder under the content tab if you need an example. Also, a Power Point is provided under the information tab that addresses APA format.
• Use double-spacing / zero point line spacing, a running header, page numbers, and left justify the margins.

 describe how you would go about ensuring the security of data stored on a public blockchain. Assume that your blockchain app is one that manages prescription drugs for individual patients. Considering each of the elements of the CIA triad, describe how you might protect the blockchain data security. Write three questions.

After reading this week’s article (Attached the Article Caste Study), and any other relevant research you locate, please discuss the following in your main post:.

• Which case study in the paper was most interesting to you and why?
• Do you think that ERM is necessary in the contemporary organization and why?

Please make your initial post and two response posts substantive. A substantive post will do at least TWO of the following:

• Ask an interesting, thoughtful question pertaining to the topic
• Answer a question (in detail) posted by another student or the instructor
• Provide extensive additional information on the topic

Discussion should be between 250-to-300 words.  And 2 Replies

Reply is nothing but just additional 100-150 words on same topic but as a different paragraph. (I won’t send any replies to you and then you send info on that. NO)

 Time: 36 hours 

  How has the proliferation of mobile devices affected IT professionals?  

 Length: 300 to 500 words; APA style; include at least two in-text citations and references 

1) What are the key factors for competitive success and why? 350 words

2) 1 reply of 150 words

Scenario:

You have recently been hired as a Chief Information Governance Officer (CIGO) at a large company (You may choose your industry). This is a newly created position and department within the organization that was founded on the need to coordinate all areas of the business and to provide governance of the information. You will need to hire for all positions within your new department.

The company has been in business for more than 50 years and in this time has collected vast amounts of data. Much of this data has been stored in hard copy format in filing cabinets at an offsite location but in recent times, collected business data is in electronic format stored in file shares. Customer data is being stored in a relational database, but the lack of administration has caused data integrity issues such as duplication. There are currently no policies in place to address the handling of data, business or customer. The company also desires to leverage the marketing power of social media, but has no knowledge of the types of policies or legal issues they would need to consider. You will also need to propose relevant metrics that should be collected to ensure that the information governance program is effective.

The CEO and Board of Directors have tasked you to develop a proposal (paper) that will give them the knowledge needed to make informed decisions on an enterprise-wide Information Governance program, addressing (at a minimum) all of these issues, for the company. 

Requirements:

The paper should include the following sections:

a. Program and technology recommendations, including:

1. Metrics

2. Data that matters to the executives in that industry, the roles for those executives, and some methods for getting this data into their hands.

3. Regulatory, security, and privacy compliance expectations for your company

4. Email and social media strategy

5. Cloud Computing strategy

b. Conclusion

c. References

Notes:

1. You must include at least two figures or tables. These must be of your own creation. Do not copy from other sources.

2. Must cite at least 5 peer reviewed scholarly journals.

3. This paper should be in APA format and should be a minimum of 4 pages in length

Assignment # 3 is a research assignment.

We studied Apache Pig in lecture # 4. You are supposed to do online research and find out one case study where Apache Pig was used to solve a particular problem. I am expecting 4-page write-up. Please provide as much technical details as possible about solution through Apache Pig. Please draw technical diagrams to explain the solution. 

I am expecting maximum one page for business problem and 3 pages of technical solution. I want everyone to do research and provide their own write-up.

Please draw your own diagrams and don’t go more than 4 pages in total.

 Question-1 

In 750-1000 words, identify and explain the five steps of forecasting, and then come up with an original example taken from your own professional experiences to illustrate these steps. Your response must be original. You must incorporate at least three reliable sources, both as references and corresponding in-text citations. APA format is expected.
 

Question 2:
In 750-1000 words, explain qualitative and quantitative forecasting, and then come up with an original example of each taken from your own professional experiences to illustrate these two forecasting types. Your response must be original. You must incorporate at least three reliable sources, both as references and corresponding in-text citations. APA format is expected.
 

Question 3:
In 750-1000 words, identify and explain the types of data patterns, and then come up with an original example of each (strive to make it based on your own professional experiences) to illustrate each data pattern type. Your response must be original. You must incorporate at least three reliable sources, both as references and corresponding in-text citations. APA format is expected.

Let’s Pause and Reflect on your journey with the MICROSOFT ACCESS relational database management application.

Please identify at least one new feature/function discussed this week in the application and explain why you feel it may be useful to you and/or others.

You’re almost there!!! You should be able to see the ‘light at the end of tunnel’ with your journey through Microsoft Office…Are you planning for future use of these applications?
Please share how you plan to regularly and practically utilize the skills acquired in this class moving forward. How will you keep up your practice in using these applications?

ASSIGNMENT RUBRIC – Wrap Up Extra Credit: Participating in this week’s wrap up thread and satisfying all the criteria of the assignment rubric listed below is worth 0.50 points towards the overall course grade. Click on the Reply link below to make your post.

Points

Identifies and explains a useful feature/function of the application covered in the current week

0.20

Shares substantive response to additional Wrap Up questions

0.20

Satisfies minimum word count requirement = 100 words

0.10

Total Points

0.50