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CIS 599 Week 1 Discussion 1 Freedom with
Fences
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CIS 599 Week 1 Discussion 1
“Freedom with Fences” Please respond to the following:
• Reflect upon Robert Stephens’ Discussion of “Freedom with
Fences”from Chapter 1 of CIO Best Practices. Discuss the implications
of this concept on the CIO, the IT organization, and the technologies that
are managed by the IT organization.
• Assess the impact that the “ Freedom with Fences” concept, as
described by Robert Stephens, would have on the operations of an
organization.
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CIS 599 Week 1 Discussion 2 Keys to Success

“Keys to Success” Please respond to the following:
• Reflect upon the “Keys to Success”a from Chapter 22 of the Lane
textbook. While it is understood that all the keys are important, select
one and then explain why it is the most important.
• With the understanding that the CIO and the IT organization are the
threads that connect the entire organization, in your opinion, explain
how the “Keys to Success” work to comprehensively address all IT-
related projects and requests. Explain the importance of each key.
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CIS 599 Week 1-10 All Discussions
CIS 599 Week 1 Discussion 1 Freedom with Fences
CIS 599 Week 1 Discussion 2 Keys to Success
CIS 599 Week 2 Discussion 1 The Four IT Business Management
Domains
CIS 599 Week 2 Discussion 2 Framework
CIS 599 Week 3 Discussion 1 Cloud Computing
CIS 599 Week 3 Discussion 2 Fundamental Design Principles
CIS 599 Week 4 Discussion 1 ITPM Best Practices

CIS 599 Week 4 Discussion 2 Project Costing and Business Continuity
CIS 599 Week 5 Discussion Question 1 Green IT
CIS 599 Week 5 Discussion Question 2 Project Reviews
CIS 599 Week 6 Discussion 1 The Natural Step
CIS 599 Week 6 Discussion 2 Reasoned Responses
CIS 599 Week 7 Discussion 1 Factors
CIS 599 Week 7 Discussion 2 Social Media
CIS 599 Week 8 Discussion 1 Strategy Methodology
CIS 599 Week 8 Discussion 2 Economic Factors
CIS 599 Week 9 Discussion 1 Being the Bridge
CIS 599 Week 9 Discussion Question 2 Service Delivery Life Cycle
(SDLC)
CIS 599 Week 10 Discussion 1 Social Networking
CIS 599 Week 10 Discussion 2 Data Protection and Security
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CIS 599 Week 2 Discussion 1 The Four IT
Business Management Domains
"The Four IT Business Management Domains" Please respond to the
following:

Determine the interconnectivity of each of the four IT business
management domains as discussed in Chapter 2 of the Stenzel textbook
on page 57. Explain how each domain impacts the other.
From each business management domain, identify the two most
important areas a CIO should accept responsibility for in order to
strategically lead the organization. Support your answer with a rationale
for why you believe these are the most important areas.
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CIS 599 Week 2 Discussion 2 Framework
Framework" Please respond to the following:
Evaluate each of the approaches to applying the framework as discussed
in Chapter 8 of the Lane textbook. Determine how each approach would
align to the organization for future growth and success. Give your
opinion as to the validity of each approach.
Identify three aspects of portfolio management that allow the CIO to
strategically align IT with organizational goals and discuss why these
aspects are important.

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CIS 599 Week 2 Project Deliverable 1 Project
Plan Inception
Project Deliverable 1: Project Plan Inception
Due Week 2 and worth 120 points
This assignment consists of two (2) sections: a project introduction and a
project plan. You must submit both sections as separate files for the
completion of this assignment. Label each file name according to the
section of the assignment it is written for. Additionally, you may create
and / or assume all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of
this assignment.
You are currently the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for an innovative
Internet-based company with gross revenues of more than $35 million
dollars per year. During an executive leadership meeting, you were told
that your company will be merging with a multinational company of
equal size and you will be responsible for developing a project plan to
strategically integrate all systems, including databases and infrastructure.
The Chief Executive Officer has given you sixty (60) days to deliver an
information technology project plan in anticipation of the company
merger. Your company will be expanding from one (1) floor to three (3)
floors within six (6) months. Since this merger will be bringing two (2)
fairly equal-sized companies together under one roof, the infrastructure
must be redesigned to accommodate the increased needs. Your company

currently uses operational systems and relational databases but desires to
expand into data warehousing. All information technology (hardware
and software) must be redesigned to meet organizational needs. The
solution should be implemented in either a hosted solution, on-site
solution, or a hybrid model. The CEO is expecting you to integrate
different technologies from different solution providers and incorporate
industry best practices in connection with the development of
technological systems. In addition, the CEO is extremely interested in
cloud technologies and virtualization but is leery of security issues;
however, the CEO is sure that you will implement proper security
protocols. The company currently consists of twenty five (25)
employees but is expected to increase to sixty five (65) employees when
the merger is complete.
Section 1: Project Introduction
1. Write a four to six (4-6) page project introduction that documents
the current state of the organization prior to any development or
enhancements, takes into account all the information given above,
and includes the following:
Background information of the company.
Details regarding the type of business activities that the company is
involved in.
Speculation on outsourcing and offshoring opportunities.
A description of the current information systems that the company has to
support the business. The description should include an overview of the
following:
operational systems, databases, and data warehousing.
cloud technology and virtualization.
network infrastructure and security.
The use of at least two (2) quality resources in this
assignment.Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as
quality 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 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.
Section 2: Project Plan
Use Microsoft Project to:
1. Create a project plan (summary and detailed) template. The project
plan should:
1. Record all tasks, subtasks, resources, and time related to the
project.
2. Outline the planning, analysis, design, and implementation phases.
3. Develop in accordance with the SDLC.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment
are:
 Describe the integrative functions and activities within the
information systems area, including the role of the CIO and
technologies managed within the organization.
 Use technology and information resources to research issues in
information systems.
 Write clearly and concisely about leadership issues and strategic
insight of the Information systems domain using proper writing
mechanics and technical style conventions.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic /
organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the
following rubric.
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CIS 599 Week 3 Discussion 1 Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing" Please respond to the following:
Consider the three component layers of cloud computing, and explain in
your own words how each layer of technology is related. Ensure that
each layer is addressed.
Discuss how cloud computing can reduce costs while providing a robust
technological environment to improve organizational effectiveness.
Support your answer by using a specific business sector or industry (i.e.,
manufacturing, distribution, government, educational services,
technology, and computing).
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CIS 599 Week 3 Discussion 2 Fundamental
Design Principles

"Fundamental Design Principles" Please respond to the following:
Explain how each fundamental design principle is integral to process
improvement within the logistics and distribution industry.
Explain why adhering to the four fundamental design principles are
important considerations when developing secure applications.
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CIS 599 Week 4 Discussion 1 ITPM Best
Practices
"ITPM Best Practices" Please respond to the following:
Explain how ITPM best practices can facilitate process change within an
organization. Determine if ITPM would be used differently depending
upon the industry in which it was used. Explain your answer.

Evaluate the four risk-mitigation options and strategies. Give your
opinion as to what circumstances would warrant each strategy.
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CIS 599 Week 4 Discussion 2 Project Costing
and Business Continuity
"Project Costing and Business Continuity" Please respond to the
following:
Explain why any proposed process change requires cost estimating. In
your opinion, determine whether or not cost estimating is a critical part
of analyzing the feasibility of projects. Support your answer.
Assess business continuity planning (BCP) as a process that adds
business value. Explain the correlation between business value and
project cost estimation as they relate to BCP. List and support three
business justifications for business value outweighing the possible cost
estimation when considering BCP.
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CIS 599 Week 4 Project Deliverable 2 Business
Requirements
Project Deliverable 2: Business Requirements
This assignment consists of two (2) sections: a business requirements
document and a project plan.You must submit both sections as
separate files for the completion of this assignment. Label each file
name according to the section of the assignment it is written for.
Additionally, you may create and / or assume all necessary assumptions
needed for the completion of this assignment.
Documenting the existing IT network and system is an important first
step, but you, the CIO, know that capturing the needed changes can be
critical to your success as an executive. You know that procuring and
documenting quality business requirements is an important step toward
the design of quality information systems. Completion of a quality
requirements document allows user needs and expectations to be
captured, so that infrastructure and information systems can be designed
properly. Using the requirements document provided in the course shell
as a part of the requirements gathering process, you are to assess the
needs of the company as it prepares to become a multinational
organization. You must consider current and future trends and
requirements; however, assumptions should be realistic and carefully

considered. The needs of the organization should be documented. Later
deliverables will focus on specifics of all requirements.
Section 1: Business Requirements Document
1. Write a four to six (4-6) page original business requirements
document for the project plan using the template
provided.Note: The template can be found in the Student Center of
the online course shell.
1. Describe the project needs, including the following:
1. Describe the scope and analyze how to control the scope.
2. Speculate and give justifications for how to control scope.
3. Identify possible risks, constraints, and assumptions.
1. Describe the needed integration with other systems and
infrastructure. Note: Database and Data Warehousing, Cloud
Technology and Virtualization, and Network Infrastructure and
Security.
2. Assess the human capital that may be needed to complete the
project, ensuring that necessary skill sets are identified.
3. Speculate on possible outsourcing or offshoring needs that may be
required to accomplish project.
4. Define relevant terms that will be used throughout the project.
5. Include cost projections for staffing, infrastructure, and other
resources.
1. Use at least two (2) quality resources in this
assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify
as quality resources.

Section 2: Revised Project Plan
1. Update the project plan (summary and detail) template, from
Project Deliverable 1: Project Plan Inception, with three to five (3-
5) new project tasks, each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks.
are:
 Describe the integrative functions and activities within the
information systems area, including the role of the CIO and
technologies managed within the organization.
 Evaluate how information technology (IT) is aligned with the
strategy of the organization, and how to make appropriate choices
about architecture in relationship to overall organization goals.
following rubric.
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CIS 599 Week 5 Discussion 1 Green IT

CIS 599 Week 5 Discussion Question 1
“Green IT” Please respond to the following:
• With a focus on enterprise hardware, software, services, and human
capital, list and describe three advantages of green IT.
• Speculate on the role of the CIO in a specific industry (i.e.,
manufacturing, insurance, higher education, government, and
distribution) when implementing green IT. Describe three notable
actions that the CIO should engage in and briefly explain how these
actions could strategically impact the organization.
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CIS 599 Week 5 Discussion 2 Project Reviews
Project Reviews” Please respond to the following:
• Review the types of project reviews in Chapter 19 of the Lane text on
page 189. Compare and contrast the different types of project reviews.
Speculate as to which project review would have a more sustainable
impact in regard to the evaluation of a project.

• In your opinion, determine which project review would best serve an
enterprise software development project. Explain your answer.
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CIS 599 Week 6 Discussion 1 The Natural Step
“The Natural Step” Please respond to the following:
• Review the “The Natural Step” on page 185 of the Stenzel text.
Discuss whether or not backcasting is an important concept for
addressing major forces that shape the role of IT in organizations that
compete globally. Explain your answer.
• Reflect upon sustainability from the perception of the CIO. Explain
why sustainability should be an important concept for every CIO to
embrace and support within the IT organization.
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CIS 599 Week 6 Discussion 2 Reasoned
Responses

“Reasoned Responses” Please respond to the following:
• Take a position on whether or not the CIO should develop reasoned
responses that are driven by the company objectives. Explain your
position.
• Explain how IT strategy facilitates organizational decisions that are
related to the forces that shape the role of IT within an organization
(consider domestic and global environments).
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CIS 599 Week 6 Project Deliverable 3 Database
and Data Warehousing Design
Project Deliverable 3: Database and Data Warehousing Design

This assignment consists of two (2) sections: a design document and a
revised project plan. You must submit both sections as separate files
for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name according
to the section of the assignment it is written for. Additionally, you may
create and / or assume all necessary assumptions needed for the
completion of this assignment.
One of the main functions of any business is to transform data into
information. The use of relational databases and data warehousing has
gained recognition as a standard for organizations. A quality database
design makes the flow of data seamless. The database schema is the
foundation of the relational database. The schema defines the tables,
fields, relationships, views, indexes, and other elements. The schema
should be created by envisioning the business, processes, and workflow
of the company. Since your company is an innovative Internet-based
company, movement toward data warehousing seems to be one of the
most viable options to give your company a competitive advantage;
however, these concepts must be explained to the executive board in a
manner to garner support.
Section 1: Design Document
1. Write a six to ten (6-10) page design document in which you:
1. Support the need for the use of relational databases and data
warehousing. From a management standpoint, it may be important
to show the efficiencies that can be gained for executive oversight.
2. Create a database schema that supports the company’s business
and processes. Explain and support the database schema with
relevant arguments that support the rationale for the
structure. Note: The minimum requirement for the schema should
entail the tables, fields, relationships, views, and indexes.
3. Identify and create database tables with appropriate field-naming
conventions. Then, identify primary keys and foreign keys, and
explain how referential integrity will be achieved. Normalize the
database tables to third normal form (3NF).

4. Identify and create an Entity-Relationship (E-R) Diagram relating
the tables of the database schema through the use of graphical tools
in Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as
Dia. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the
required page length but must be included in the design document
appendix. Explain your rationale behind the design of the E-R
Diagram.
5. Identify and create a Data Flow Diagram (DFD) relating the tables
of your database schema through the use of graphical tools in
Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as
Dia. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the
required page length but must be included in the design document
appendix. Explain the rationale behind the design of your DFD.
6. Illustrate the flow of data including both inputs and outputs for the
use of a data warehouse. The diagram should map data between
source systems, operational systems, data warehouses and
specified data marts.Note: The graphically depicted solution is not
included in the required page length.
 Include charts or diagrams created in MS Visio or Dia as an
appendix of the design document. All references to these diagrams
must be included in the body of the design document.

Project Deliverable 2: Business Requirements, with three to five
(3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10)
subtasks.
are:
 Describe the methods and best practices in implementing process
change in IT organizations.
 Describe the role and methods of technology-induced process
improvement in organizations.
following rubric.
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CIS 599 Week 7 Discussion 1 Factors
CIS 599 Week 7 Discussion QUESTION 1

“Factors” Please respond to the following:
• Identify three factors to consider in determining the competitive value
of information technology. Justify the selected factors.
• Of the factors selected, determine if each factor is applicable to all
businesses and industries, and explain why or why not.
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CIS 599 Week 7 Discussion 2 Social Media
“Social Media” Please respond to the following:
• Analyze how social media provides a competitive advantage for an
organization’s Web strategy, given that many companies have started
hiring personnel to handle Facebook and Twitter posts. Explain why a
robust Web presence matters to company executives.
• Imagine that you are the CIO of a well-established company. State
three compelling reasons why your company should utilize social media
to attain a competitive advantage and explain your answer.
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CIS 599 Week 7 Project Deliverable 4: Cloud
Technology and Virtualization
Project Deliverable 4: Cloud Technology and Virtualization
With the merger of your company with a multinational company, you
have come to realize that progressive solutions are necessary to defray
some of the associated information technology costs. Company
executives believe that using cloud technology and virtualization is
becoming the standard for companies that are engaged in Internet-based
technologies. Your company is on the verge of global marketing and
competition; therefore, your company needs to make smarter decisions
and improve global business performance. Cloud technology and
virtualization are believed to provide business insights without
enormous infrastructure enhancements. The executive board is aware of
the profound benefits of cloud technology and virtualization but is
apprehensive because they are unfamiliar with the look and feel of the
technology. The executive team is interested in your recommendations
and eagerly waiting for your forward-thinking viewpoint.
Section 1: Design Document
1. Write a four to six (4-6) page design document in which you:
1. Support the need for the use of cloud technology and virtualization
within the company.

2. Assess expected cost savings in hardware infrastructure.
3. Determine the possible reductions of human capital that can be
realized from implementing cloud and virtualization technologies.
4. Create a diagram through the use of Microsoft Visio or an open
source alternative such as Dia to illustrate how cloud and
virtualization technology could align with the company’s business
processes and assist with attainment of organizational
goals. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in
the required page length but must be included in the design
document appendix.
5. Provide a compelling recommendation for solution providers and
partners that could help the company secure a firm competitive
advantage by using cloud and virtualization technologies.
appendix of the design document. All references to these diagrams
must be included in the body of the design document.
Project Deliverable 3: Database and Data Warehousing Design,
with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to
ten (5-10) subtasks.

are:
 Demonstrate an understanding of existing and emerging
information technologies and strategic impact on organizational
operations.
 Explain how to develop reasoned responses to the major forces
shaping the role of IT in organizations competing in a global
economy.
following rubric.
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CIS 599 Week 8 Discussion 1 Strategy
Methodology
“Strategy Methodology” Please respond to the following:
• Analyze the impact of economic factors on the development of IT
strategy decisions at the enterprise level of the organization.

• Review IT strategy methodology on page 88 of the Lane text. Explain
how the IT strategy methodology can be developed to minimize
economic factors. Justify your answer.
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CIS 599 Week 8 Discussion 2 Economic Factors
“Economic Factors” Please respond to the following:
• Reflect upon the economic factors that would lead a CIO to consider
outsourcing or offshoring critical IT segments (i.e., help desk support,
software development, and quality assurance) as a viable option for an
organization. Analyze three economic factors that could lead the CIO
down the path of outsourcing or offshoring.
• Assess whether or not economic factors lead to the same level of IT
outsourcing or offshoring decisions, despite the business or industry.
Explain your answer.
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CIS 599 Week 8 Project Deliverable 5: Network
Infrastructure and Security

Project Deliverable 5: Network Infrastructure and Security
This assignment consists of two (2) sections: an infrastructure document
and a revised project plan.You must submit both sections as separate
files for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name
according to the section of the assignment it is written for. Additionally,
you may create and / or assume all necessary assumptions needed for the
completion of this assignment.
With the parameters set forth at the onset of the project, present the
infrastructure and security policy that will support the expected
development and growth of the organization. The network solution that
is chosen should support the conceived information system and allow for
scalability. The network infrastructure will support organizational
operations; therefore, a pictorial view of workstations, servers, routers,
bridges, gateways, and access points should be used. Since the company
will be merging with a multinational company, virtualization and cloud
technology should be taken into consideration. In addition, access paths
for Internet access should be depicted. A narrative should be included to
explain all the nodes of the network and the rationale for the design.
Lastly, using the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA)
Triangle, define the organizational security policy.
Section 1: Infrastructure Document
1. Write a five to ten (5-10) page infrastructure document in which
you:

1. Identify possible network infrastructure vulnerabilities. Address
network vulnerabilities with the appropriate security measures.
Ensure that consideration is given to virtualization and cloud
technology.
2. Design a logical and physical topographical layout of the planned
network through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Word or
Visio, or an open source alternative such as Dia. Explain the
rationale for the logical and physical topographical layout of the
planned network. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not
included in the required page length.
3. Illustrate the possible placement of servers, including access paths
to the Internet and firewalls. Note:facility limitations, workstations,
printers, routers, switches, bridges, and access points should be
considered in the illustration.
4. Create and describe a comprehensive security policy for the
company that will:
1. Protect the company infrastructure and assets by applying the
principals of CIA. Note: CIA is a widely used benchmark for
evaluation of information systems security, focusing on the three
(3) core goals of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of
information.
2. Address ethical aspects related to employee behavior, contractors,
password usage, and access to networked resources and
information.

appendix of the infrastructure document. All references to these
diagrams must be included in the body of the infrastructure
document.
Project Deliverable 4: Cloud Technology and Virtualization,with
three to five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to ten
(5-10) subtasks.
are:
 Describe the methods and best practices in implementing process
change in IT organizations.
 Describe the role and methods of technology-induced process
improvement in organizations.
following rubric.
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CIS 599 Week 9 Discussion 1 Being the Bridge

“Being the Bridge” Please respond to the following:
• Critique the idea that the CIO can be a bridge between enterprise
finance, marketing, and sales functions. Justify the legitimacy of the
statement.
• Explain the factors that have caused customer relationship
management to become a priority for many CI
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CIS 599 Week 9 Discussion 2 Service Delivery
Life Cycle (SDLC)
“Service Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC)” Please respond to the following:
• Review the steps of the SDLC. Explain why quality service delivery
depends on the execution of the service delivery life cycle. Discuss the
aspects of the SDLC that are critical to quality service management.
Explain your answer.

• From the e-Activity, explain how the service delivery model used
within an organization impacts an IT organization at the enterprise level.
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CIS 599 Week 10 Discussion 2 Data Protection
and Security
CIS 599 Week 10 Discussion2
“Data Protection and Security” Please respond to the following:
• As the CIO of a company engaged in business today, one of the main
areas of focus is data protection. Discuss the key data protection points
that must be taken into consideration prior to a strategy plan and policy
being established for a company that has large data repositories and
numerous external partners.
• Assess the value that the International Standards Organization (ISO)
provides CIOs, regardless of the industry in which the company is
engaged. Explain whether adherence to the standards is essential to
overall security management.
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CIS 599 Week 10 Discussion1 Social Networking

“Social Networking” Please respond to the following:
• List three positive and three negative impacts of social networking. In
your opinion, determine whether the positive impacts outweigh the
negative impacts for a company determined to increase company
awareness. Describe the role of the CIO in relationship to social
networking and the organization. Describe the key activities that the CIO
should be engaged in.
• Discuss ways that the IT organization can counter the negative impacts
of social networking. Explain how the IT organization can maintain an
ethical posture while managing organizational behavior related to social
networking.
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