CMGT 445 Application Implementation Week 4 DQ and Summary

CMGT 445 CMGT/445 CMGT 445 Application Implementation WEEK 4 DQ DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• How can a continuous planning process help businesses respond to external threats and opportunities?
• List and describe the primary threats to IS security.

ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

• Describe four types of intelligent agents. How can they be used to benefit organizations?
• What is a knowledge management system, and what types of technologies make up a comprehensive system?
• Describe supply chains and explain why “supply network” may be a more accurate term.
• Contrast supply chain effectiveness and supply chain efficiency?
• What is RFID, and how does it impact SCM?
• Examine your university Web site to identify examples where a knowledge management system could be used or is being used to help provide improved services to students.
• Do you feel the media generate too much hype regarding hackers and crackers? Since prominent companies such as Microsoft are often hacked into, are you concerned about your bank account or other sensitive information?

WEEKLY SUMMARIES:

• Discuss what you learned during this week by giving an overview and what were the most important and least sections?
• What could we have done differently to make this week more effective?