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Which ethical framework emphasizes the greatest good for the greatest number?
Which ethical framework emphasizes the greatest good for the greatest number?
- Rights approach
- Fairness approach
- Deontology approach
- Utilitarian approach (correct)
What does the Rights approach prioritize in ethical decision making?
What does the Rights approach prioritize in ethical decision making?
- Protecting and respecting moral rights (correct)
- Environmental sustainability
- Consequences of actions
- Equality among individuals
Which of the following best describes the Fairness approach?
Which of the following best describes the Fairness approach?
- Treating all individuals equally or fairly (correct)
- Enforcing strict rules regardless of outcomes
- Ensuring maximum profit for stakeholders
- Focusing on the end results of actions
What principle is at the core of the Common Good approach?
What principle is at the core of the Common Good approach?
Which ethical framework asserts that actions are right or wrong based on rules?
Which ethical framework asserts that actions are right or wrong based on rules?
What is a key characteristic of the Utilitarian approach?
What is a key characteristic of the Utilitarian approach?
In the context of ethical frameworks, what does the term 'deontology' refer to?
In the context of ethical frameworks, what does the term 'deontology' refer to?
Which approach would likely be opposed to actions that cause harm regardless of the potential benefits?
Which approach would likely be opposed to actions that cause harm regardless of the potential benefits?
If a corporation prioritizes environmental sustainability as part of its ethical practice, which framework does this align with?
If a corporation prioritizes environmental sustainability as part of its ethical practice, which framework does this align with?
Which ethical framework might argue that everyone should be treated equally in every scenario?
Which ethical framework might argue that everyone should be treated equally in every scenario?
What is the primary function of a code of ethics within an organization?
What is the primary function of a code of ethics within an organization?
Which term refers to the acknowledgment of responsibility for actions or results within ethical standards?
Which term refers to the acknowledgment of responsibility for actions or results within ethical standards?
What distinguishes an unethical action from an illegal one?
What distinguishes an unethical action from an illegal one?
Which of the following is NOT considered a fundamental tenet of ethics?
Which of the following is NOT considered a fundamental tenet of ethics?
When implementing a decision in an ethical context, what should be considered?
When implementing a decision in an ethical context, what should be considered?
What is the purpose of scripting in ethical discussions?
What is the purpose of scripting in ethical discussions?
Who is typically responsible for developing a code of ethics within an organization?
Who is typically responsible for developing a code of ethics within an organization?
Which of the following best represents the concept of liability in an ethical context?
Which of the following best represents the concept of liability in an ethical context?
What is the first step in recognizing an ethical issue?
What is the first step in recognizing an ethical issue?
Which approach focuses on producing the most good and least harm when evaluating alternative actions?
Which approach focuses on producing the most good and least harm when evaluating alternative actions?
In the context of ethical decision-making, what should be considered alongside legal implications?
In the context of ethical decision-making, what should be considered alongside legal implications?
Which question best helps identify the stakeholders in an ethical issue?
Which question best helps identify the stakeholders in an ethical issue?
What is the primary goal of the fairness approach in ethical decision-making?
What is the primary goal of the fairness approach in ethical decision-making?
Which of the following questions is essential for getting the facts in an ethical situation?
Which of the following questions is essential for getting the facts in an ethical situation?
When making a decision regarding an ethical issue, what is crucial to consider?
When making a decision regarding an ethical issue, what is crucial to consider?
What is a powerful response to an ethical issue designed to address inhibiting arguments?
What is a powerful response to an ethical issue designed to address inhibiting arguments?
How can information systems enhance business processes in a functional area?
How can information systems enhance business processes in a functional area?
Which of the following best describes business process reengineering?
Which of the following best describes business process reengineering?
What is a common organizational response to competitive pressures as identified by Porter’s five forces?
What is a common organizational response to competitive pressures as identified by Porter’s five forces?
What distinguishes business process improvement from business process management?
What distinguishes business process improvement from business process management?
How do information technology tools generally respond to business pressures?
How do information technology tools generally respond to business pressures?
In the context of organizational strategies, which advantage is most likely gained through effective use of information systems?
In the context of organizational strategies, which advantage is most likely gained through effective use of information systems?
What is a critical factor when organizations counteract the impacts of competitive forces?
What is a critical factor when organizations counteract the impacts of competitive forces?
What does information security primarily protect an organization against?
What does information security primarily protect an organization against?
Which of the following best defines a vulnerability in the context of information security?
Which of the following best defines a vulnerability in the context of information security?
Which term describes the potential harm, loss, or damage that may occur if a threat is realized?
Which term describes the potential harm, loss, or damage that may occur if a threat is realized?
Which concept relates to the protective measures organizations implement against unintentional threats to information systems?
Which concept relates to the protective measures organizations implement against unintentional threats to information systems?
How can physical security contribute to information security?
How can physical security contribute to information security?
What are the primary roles of information systems in business processes?
What are the primary roles of information systems in business processes?
Which of the following represents data captured by information systems during process execution?
Which of the following represents data captured by information systems during process execution?
How do information systems evaluate process performance?
How do information systems evaluate process performance?
What is a key function of robotic process automation (RPA)?
What is a key function of robotic process automation (RPA)?
Which of the following statements best describes the data feedback provided by information systems?
Which of the following statements best describes the data feedback provided by information systems?
In context to business processes, which level of monitoring refers to the assessment of a specific instance of a process?
In context to business processes, which level of monitoring refers to the assessment of a specific instance of a process?
What types of tasks are typically automated through the use of bots in robotic process automation?
What types of tasks are typically automated through the use of bots in robotic process automation?
What is a primary concern when implementing robotic process automation within a business?
What is a primary concern when implementing robotic process automation within a business?
Which of the following is NOT a function of information systems in business processes?
Which of the following is NOT a function of information systems in business processes?
What does dark data refer to in an organizational context?
What does dark data refer to in an organizational context?
Which of the following is a potential benefit of managing dark data effectively?
Which of the following is a potential benefit of managing dark data effectively?
What challenge may arise from overly rigid knowledge management systems?
What challenge may arise from overly rigid knowledge management systems?
In the context of e-business and e-commerce, what does B2C stand for?
In the context of e-business and e-commerce, what does B2C stand for?
What main issue can arise from unstructured knowledge management systems?
What main issue can arise from unstructured knowledge management systems?
What is a critical factor organizations must balance in knowledge management?
What is a critical factor organizations must balance in knowledge management?
Which ethical challenge might be associated with dark data?
Which ethical challenge might be associated with dark data?
How might e-commerce strategies differ in a B2B context compared to B2C?
How might e-commerce strategies differ in a B2B context compared to B2C?
Why might organizations struggle with trust in knowledge they access?
Why might organizations struggle with trust in knowledge they access?
What aspect of ethical and legal issues in e-business is crucial for organizations?
What aspect of ethical and legal issues in e-business is crucial for organizations?
What is the primary function of a data warehouse?
What is the primary function of a data warehouse?
How does a data mart differ from a data warehouse?
How does a data mart differ from a data warehouse?
Which characteristic is NOT typical for data warehouses?
Which characteristic is NOT typical for data warehouses?
What does the integration characteristic of data warehouses imply?
What does the integration characteristic of data warehouses imply?
Why might complicated queries be challenging for database performance?
Why might complicated queries be challenging for database performance?
In which scenario would a data warehouse be preferred over a traditional database?
In which scenario would a data warehouse be preferred over a traditional database?
Which of the following best describes online analytical processing (OLAP)?
Which of the following best describes online analytical processing (OLAP)?
What does the term 'nonvolatile' refer to in data warehouses?
What does the term 'nonvolatile' refer to in data warehouses?
What distinguishes the organizational structure of a data warehouse?
What distinguishes the organizational structure of a data warehouse?
What is a primary challenge associated with database systems when answering complex queries?
What is a primary challenge associated with database systems when answering complex queries?
Flashcards
Ethics
Ethics
Principles that guide choices and behavior, distinguishing right from wrong.
Utilitarian Approach
Utilitarian Approach
An action is ethical if it provides the most good or least harm.
Rights Approach
Rights Approach
Ethical actions protect and respect the rights of all involved.
Fairness Approach
Fairness Approach
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Common Good Approach
Common Good Approach
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Deontology Approach
Deontology Approach
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Ethical Frameworks
Ethical Frameworks
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Ethical Issues
Ethical Issues
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Green Computing
Green Computing
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Privacy protection
Privacy protection
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Enabling arguments
Enabling arguments
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External research
External research
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Stakeholders
Stakeholders
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Ethical scripting
Ethical scripting
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Code of ethics
Code of ethics
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Ethical Responsibility
Ethical Responsibility
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Accountability
Accountability
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Unethical vs. Illegal
Unethical vs. Illegal
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Recognize Ethical Issue
Recognize Ethical Issue
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Gather Facts
Gather Facts
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Evaluate Alternative Actions (Utilitarian Approach)
Evaluate Alternative Actions (Utilitarian Approach)
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Evaluate Alternative Actions (Rights Approach)
Evaluate Alternative Actions (Rights Approach)
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Evaluate Alternative Actions (Fairness Approach)
Evaluate Alternative Actions (Fairness Approach)
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Evaluate Alternative Actions (Common Good Approach)
Evaluate Alternative Actions (Common Good Approach)
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Make a Decision & Test it
Make a Decision & Test it
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Stakeholder Analysis
Stakeholder Analysis
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Business Process
Business Process
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Business Process Reengineering
Business Process Reengineering
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Business Process Improvement
Business Process Improvement
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Business Process Management
Business Process Management
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Porter's Five Competitive Forces
Porter's Five Competitive Forces
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Competitive Advantage
Competitive Advantage
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Strategic Information Systems
Strategic Information Systems
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Information Systems in Business Processes
Information Systems in Business Processes
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IS Role: Executing the Process
IS Role: Executing the Process
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IS Role: Capturing and Storing Data
IS Role: Capturing and Storing Data
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IS Role: Monitoring Performance
IS Role: Monitoring Performance
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Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
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RPA Example: Pizza Hut Delivery
RPA Example: Pizza Hut Delivery
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Pizza Delivery Process Steps
Pizza Delivery Process Steps
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Pizza Delivery: Inputs, Resources, Outputs
Pizza Delivery: Inputs, Resources, Outputs
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RPA for Pizza Delivery: Executing, Capturing, Monitoring
RPA for Pizza Delivery: Executing, Capturing, Monitoring
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Data Warehouse
Data Warehouse
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Data Mart
Data Mart
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What is the primary purpose of a data warehouse?
What is the primary purpose of a data warehouse?
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OLAP
OLAP
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Time Variant
Time Variant
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Nonvolatile
Nonvolatile
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Multidimensional
Multidimensional
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Data Integration
Data Integration
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Metadata
Metadata
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Data Governance
Data Governance
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Dark data
Dark data
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Potential value of dark data
Potential value of dark data
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Governance in unlocking dark data
Governance in unlocking dark data
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Balancing system flexibility and structure
Balancing system flexibility and structure
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E-business
E-business
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E-commerce
E-commerce
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B2C (Business-to-Consumer)
B2C (Business-to-Consumer)
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B2B (Business-to-Business)
B2B (Business-to-Business)
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TEMU business model
TEMU business model
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Business pressures on TEMU
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Information Security
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Threat
Threat
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Exposure
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Vulnerability
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Information Security Threats
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Study Notes
Management Information Systems Course Notes
- Course code: ADM 2372
- Professor: Mayur Joshi, PhD
- Professor email: [email protected]
- Copyright information: Copyright protected material, prohibited sharing without permission.
Week 2: Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems (Chapter 2)
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Learning Objectives:
- Discuss how information systems enable business processes for single & cross-functional areas.
- Differentiate between business process reengineering, improvement, and management.
- Identify effective IT responses to various business pressures.
- Describe strategies to counter Porter's five competitive forces.
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Chapter Outline:
- Business Processes
- Business Process Reengineering, Improvement, and Management
- Business Pressures, Organizational Responses, and Information Technology Support
- Competitive Advantage and Strategic Information Systems
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Opening Case: IKEA's use of digital technologies and its strategy alignment.
- Questions: Evaluate IKEA's technology use against their overall strategy. Examine recent innovations and their consistency with the company's strategy.
- Cross-Functional Processes:
- Information Systems & Business processes.
- Robotic Process Automation.
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Business Processes:
- Definition: An ongoing collection of related activities that create value for organizations, partners, and/or customers.
- Components: Inputs (resources), Processes, Outputs.
- Efficiency vs. Effectiveness:
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Examples of Business Processes (Tables): Provided examples of business processes in accounting, finance, and marketing contexts.
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Information Systems and Business Processes: Information systems play vital roles in executing business processes, capturing and storing process data, and monitoring process performance
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Importance of Information systems - executing actions, capturing data, and measuring performance.
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Robotic Process Automation (RPA): A business process automation system, enabling automation of tasks previously handled by employees.
Week 3: Data and Knowledge Management (Chapter 5)
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Learning Objectives:
- Discuss data governance solutions to common data management challenges.
- Assess advantages and disadvantages of relational databases.
- Define and describe Big Data characteristics.
- Explain components needed for successful data warehouse implementation.
- Describe knowledge management system benefits and challenges.
- Understand relational database querying, entity-relationship modeling, and normalization/joins.
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Agenda:
- Quiz 1 Review
- Recap on Data, Information, and Knowledge
- Managing Data
- The Database Approach
- Data Warehouses and Data Marts
- Big Data
- Knowledge Management (Appendix on Relational Database Operations not covered)
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Recap: Distinguishing Data, Information, and Knowledge:
- Data: raw facts and observations.
- Information: structured data with meaning and use to humans
- Knowledge: the outcome of analyzing information leading to action.
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Managing data: Difficulties and Data Governance
- Difficulties: Data increase, data silos, multiple data sources, new data sources, data degradation, data rot, data security, quality, government regulations, unstructured data, big data.
- Data Governance: a comprehensive approach to managing data across an entire organization. It promotes data availability, transparency and use.
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Relational Databases: Advantages and Disadvantages, Concepts (Data models, Attributes, Primary keys, Secondary keys, Foreign keys)
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Data Warehousing & Data Marts: Repositories for historical data, designed for analysis and decision making. Data marts are more focused and scaled-down versions of data warehouses. Examples for business purposes.
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Big Data -Characteristics: Volume, Velocity, Variety
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Challenges with Databases: Difficulty in processing large quantities of data (complicated queries).
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Describing Data Warehouses and Data Marts (Tables): Data warehouses centralize data from different business functions (e.g., finance, marketing), organized by subjects (as opposed to departmental silos). Data marts are cost-effective scaled-down versions targeting specific business unit needs.
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The Data Warehouse Framework Data warehouse components (source systems, data integration, storing data, middleware, management, users).
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Relational Databases: Concepts such as Data Models, Attributes, Primary Keys, Foreign Keys, and how to store shared data items properly in more than 1 table to avoid redundancy and data inconsistency.
Additional Topics/Cases
- Additional topics covered include, but are not limited to: Ethical, Legal, and Privacy issues in E-commerce and Big Data ; closing case on Pick n Pay; a case about deploying technology to attract fans; week 4 covering E-business and E-commerce; defining and describing Big Data; and various examples of software attacks, like viruses, worms, phishing, and more. Quizzes and Assignment details.
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