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Communication and Team Decision Making

Part 1: Sharpening the Team Mind: Communication and Collective Intelligence

A.    What are some of the possible biases and points of error that may arise in team communication systems? In addition to those cited in the opening of Chapter 6, what are some other examples of how team communication problems can lead to disaster?

B.      Revisit communication failure examples in Exhibit 6-1. Identify the possible causes of communication or decision-making failure in each example, and, drawing on the information presented in the chapter, discuss  measures that might have prevented problems from arising within each team’s communication system.

Part 2: Team Decision-Making: Pitfalls and Solutions

A.    What are the key symptoms of groupthink? What problems and shortcomings can arise in the decision-making process as a result of groupthink? 

B.    Do you think that individuals or groups are better decision-makers? Justify your choice. In what situations would individuals be more effective decision-makers than groups, and in what situations would groups be better than individuals?

Discussion:  

Compare and contrast predictive analytics with prescriptive and descriptive analytics. Use examples. 

Exercise:

1. Go to microstrategy.com. Find information on the five styles of BI. Prepare a summary table for each style.

2. Find information about IBM Watson’s activities in the healthcare field. Write a report.  (limit to one page of analysis) 

 The above assignments should Include an APA cover page and a reference page. 

Portfolio Project: This week select an organization that has a Global platform (they operate in more than one country), that has demonstrated operational excellence.  In this paper, perform the following activities:

• Name the organization and briefly describe what good or service they sell and where they operate.
• Note how they are a differentiator in the market.
• Note the resources used to ensure success in their industry (remember resources are comprised of more than just people).
• Explain what actions the company took to achieve operational excellence.

The above submission should be three pages in length.  Remember the total length does not include the APA approved cover page or the references.  There should be at least three APA approved references to support your work.  

 Write a Audit report for E-commerce (Amazon ) Backup policy, 

Thinks should cover in backup policy like homogeneous operating system environment like Windows, Linus, or Mac OS.

How it is useful, and Importance of the backup policy with two operating systems like Windows and MacOS

Audit Report should in Passive voice, APA format, Number of pages(4-5) without reference 

Directions

Part 1: List four success factors in an Information Technology Plan

Part 2: Explain four success factors in strategic information technology planning that reflect the attitude of the organization.

Part 3: Give a real-world example where you have seen evidence of success factors.

Assignment:
Provide a reflection of at least 500 words (or 2 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of Access Control course 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. 

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.

You should NOT provide an overview of the assignments assigned in the course. The assignment asks that you reflect on how the knowledge and skills obtained through meeting course objectives were applied or could be applied in the workplace. 

Describe how malicious attacks, threats, and vulnerabilities impact an IT infrastructure in 4-5 pages, including a cover page and reference page, at least three references and in APA format.

Chapter 3 – Discussion question #1, #2, #3, #4 &
                     Exercise #12

Chapter 4 – Discussion question #1, #2, #3, #4 & #5 &
                     Exercise #1

– Each answer must be at least 125 words

– 2 references apa format

– no plagiarism

1. Discuss the importance of mutual exclusion and synchronization in the case of process cooperation. What problems could arise if the system lacks these two features?  How could semaphores help? 

2.Compare threads and processes and discuss their similarities and differences.