3 Discussion Questions:
For this assignment, write about 300 words for each discussion question;
For each Discussion question, cite at least 1 peer review references in APA 7th format.
don’t use any AI writing or OPEN AI answers
- While technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, it is often said that technology can help a business create a competitive advantage. However, if everyone is implementing the same technologies (i.e., cloud services like servers, file storage, virtualization, data management, etc.), does technology really provide a competitive advantage? Review the following brief article and share your thoughts on this question: Technology is the enabler, not the driver for business.
What part does ethics play in today’s technology landscape?
- Amazon seems to have pioneered the use of social feedback to drive product sales. When you
personally look for a product to purchase on Amazon, do you look at the user ratings? Have you
ever gone further and read specific positive and negative reviews to determine if it is the product
you want to purchase?
One of the key principles behind the concept of social computing is the collection of data about
customers. These data include many different types of information, such as which products the
individual viewed, how many times, what else they viewed in relation to the first product, and so
on.
Following this concept, consider a recent purchase you have made online (if you have never
made a purchase online, then you are definitely unique!). Which data do you think was collected
about you and your purchase? How do you think the business can use that information? Do you
think that customer data like this is a commodity that can be sold? What concerns does this
raise?
Rubric:
Criteria |
Performance Indicators (Observation descriptors indicating extent to which criterion is met.) | ||||
Level 4 Exemplary | Level 3 Proficient | Level 2 Needs Improvement | Level 1 Unsatisfactory | Level 0 No Submission | |
Depth of Initial Post
40% of overall grade | Student answers the discussion question prompt completely with examples and/or reasoning.
40 points | Student answers the prompt almost completely with examples and/or reasoning.
30 points | Student answers the prompt partially but does not include examples and/or reasoning.
20 points | Student responses are not well-conceived, do not offer insight, and/or do not offer examples.
10 points | No submission.
0 points |
Depth of Peer Responses
40% of overall grade | Student responses to peers are well-conceived, offering insight and examples.
40 points | Student responses to peers are mostly well-conceived, and are supported by insight and examples.
30 points | Student responses to peers are partially complete, and/or lack clarity.
20 points | Student responses to peers are incomplete, inaccurate, and/or unclear.
10 points | No submission.
0 points |
Accountability
20% of overall grade | Student posts initial response to DQ prompt and to peer responses on time.
20 points | Student is late when posting initial response to DQ prompt and/or to peer responses, but has a viable excuse and has notified the professor in advance.
15 points | Student is late when posting initial response to DQ prompts or to peer responses.
10 points | Student fails to post DQ prompt and/or to peers on time.
5 points | No submission.
0 points |