Guided Reading Exercise - CIS 211 - Management Information Systems

Independent Work Policy

On this assignment, students must work independently. Actions such as directly collaborating with students currently enrolled in the class, referring to the work students formerly enrolled in the class, and using other people to complete the assignment are all examples of violations of this policy. Students should use the instructor for any questions about completing the assignment.

Academic Integrity

Students who choose to violate the independent work policy must cite the use of other people's work by including the names of those people in a conspicuous location. By providing citations, students avoid violating the Elon Honor Code. Students who both violate the independent work policy and fail to cite the names of contributors are subject to the Elon University Academic Integrity Policy.

Format

Students must write their answers on exactly one sheet of standard letter paper (8.5 inches by 11 inches, as found in all Elon campus printers). It is recommended but not required that students use word processing software to print their work.

Directions

Respond to the following items by reading chapter 5 (pages 46 through 53) and Business Plug-in B7 (pages 384 through 399) of the Baltzan textbook.

  1. In your own words, distinguish the typical roles of CIO and CTO.
  2. In your own words, distinguish the typical roles of CSO and CPO.
  3. Consider the dilemma posed on p.49 (a direct order to destroy information). List at least two other options that the employee could take in addressing the issue.
  4. Suppose that you manage the checkout process of a grocery store and use an information system to track the transaction of every cashier to assess performance. Does this action fall under employee monitoring? Should the action be described in an employee monitoring policy? Justify your response.

Delivery

Students must submit their work in person and immediately at the beginning of class on the due date listed. Students may not submit their work electronically and may not have other students submit their work. Late work will not be accepted. Students are advised to print their work prior to their arrival in the classroom.