A Key Concept in Information Systems

Use the Internet or the Strayer
Library to research one (1) concept in information systems that you have
studied in this course. You may select a topic of your choice or you may use
one (1) of the following:

• Computer literacy and information literacy
• Using information systems and information technologies
  / management information systems
• Data warehouses
• Personal, legal, ethical, and organizational issues of
  information systems
• Protecting information resources
  • risks associated with information technologies
  • computer and network security
  • security threats / measures & enforcement /
    comprehensive security guidelines
• Mobile and wireless networks / security
• Convergence of voice, video, and data
• New trends: the Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 eras
• e-Commerce / B2B e-Commerce / mobile and voice-based
  e-Commerce
• Global information systems
• Building successful information systems
• Enterprise systems
• Management support systems
• Intelligent information systems
• Emerging trends, technologies, and applications.

Write a four to five (4-5) page
paper in which you:

1. Present an overview of the origin and history of the
   concept that you have chosen.
2. Describe one (1) current use of the concept that you
   have chosen. Include at least two (2) examples of such use in individuals,
   organizations, and / or governments to support your response.
3. Discuss common attitudes toward the concept. Next,
   discuss your own attitudes toward the concept in question. Justify your
   response.
4. Explain the fundamental strengths and weaknesses—or the
   advantages and disadvantages—of the concept that you have chosen. Justify
   your response.
5. Describe the prevailing view that experts hold about
   the likely future of the concept in question. Include the views of at
   least three (3) experts to support your response.
6. Use at least six (6) quality references. Note:
   Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these
formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font
  (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations, in-text
  citations, and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check
  with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the
  assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title,
  and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
  the required assignment page length.