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Week 9
Week 9 – Overview & Learning Objectives
Attached Files:
Chapter 9. Designs for Digital Organizations and Big Data.pptx Chapter 9. Designs for Digital Organizations and Big Data.pptx – Alternative Formats (526.744 KB)
Assigned Readings:
Chapter 9. Designs for Digital Organizations and Big Data.
Overview:
Chapter 9 begins by exploring the evolution of digital technologies and the use of big data in business, followed by an explanation of how this evolution has caused an entirely new type of business organization to emerge: the platform organization, which is quite different from traditional pipe organizations. Next, the chapter takes a closer look at big data analytics. The section on the many facets of artificial intelligence reveals how organizations are currently using it and will most likely use AI in the future. After discussing two other important digital trends, the chapter closes with a look at digital ITs impact on organization design.
Chapter 9. Designs for Digital Organizations and Big Data
Learning Objectives
After reading this chapter you should be able to:
Explain the impact of digital technology on organization as it evolved from mainframe computers to the Internet of Things.
Describe the differences between a traditional pipe organization and a new platform organization.
Define how big data analytics is distinct from previous data analysis activities within organizations and specify various approaches to organizing big data scientists within an organization.
Explain how artificial intelligence improves efficiency and decision making in organizations and discuss its potential downsides.
Explain how IT can be used for social network analysis and knowledge management in organizations.
Describe how organizational design is changing because of advances in artificial intelligence.
Reflection and Discussion Forum Week 9
Assigned Readings:
Chapter 9. Designs for Digital Organizations and Big Data.
Initial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in each assigned textbook chapter.Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion.
Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:
Discuss some ways a large insurance company such as Allstate, Progressive, or State Farm might use social media tools such as microblogs or social networking. Do you think these tools are more applicable to a service company than to a manufacturing organization? Discuss.
[Your post must be substantive and demonstrate insight gained from the course material. Postings must be in the student’s own words – do not provide quotes!]
[Your initial post should be at least 450+ words and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced). Post the actual body of your paper in the discussion thread then attach a Word version of the paper for APA review]
Activity 9
Why do you think the application of digital technology typically leads to greater decentralization in an organization? Might it also be used for greater centralization in some organizations? Explain.
The assignment is to answer the question provided above in essay form. This is to be in narrative form and should be as thorough as possible. Bullet points should not to be used. The paper should be at least 1.5 – 2 pages in length, Times New Roman 12-pt font, double-spaced, 1 inch margins and utilizing at least one outside scholarly or professional source related to competitive strategy. The textbook should also be utilized. Do not insert excess line spacing. APA formatting and citation should be used.
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Excellent Quality 95-100%
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Introduction
45-41 points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned. |
Literature Support 91-84 points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned. |
Methodology 58-53 points Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met. |
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Average Score 50-85% |
40-38 points More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided. |
83-76 points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration. |
52-49 points Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met. |
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Poor Quality 0-45% |
37-1 points The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided. |
75-1 points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration. |
48-1 points There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met |
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Designs for Digital Organizations and Big Data