ASSIGNMENT Name the different types of networks. What is meant by “bandwidth”? What is the difference between an intranet and an extranet? How does a virtual private network (VPN) provide security? What is the purpose of a modem? Describe the basic functions of business networks. How do investments in network infrastructure impact an organization? Name […]
Identify one specific form of discrimination experienced by one of the social groups addressed in this week’s resources.
Stratification and Social Inequality This week’s learning resources address stratification and inequality in society (UMGC, n.d.). In your main post this week, please address the following, using this week’s learning resources: Part 1. What is stratification and how might discrimination contribute to it? As part of your response, explain what the terms stratification and discrimination […]
Identify at least two or three rhetorical devices used during this debate and explain their effect on the audience. Do you think the speakers use these intentionally?
ASSIGNMENT Find a two-minute clip on any debate aired on the news in the last year. Provide a link to the clip and address the following: What is the context of the argument being made? Identify at least two or three rhetorical devices used during this debate and explain their effect on the audience. Do […]
Discuss one of the organizations that you identified that uses Big Data and briefly describe the use of Big Data in the organization.
IT Matters” Discussion Board Research the concept of Big Data. Find at least one company that maintains a “Big Data” database. What is Big Data? Give at least three examples of organizations that have Big Data sets. What are the applications? Discuss one of the organizations that you identified that uses Big Data and briefly […]
How does Verizon use data analytics to “penetrate the market”? What impact does customer behavior data have on Verizon’s marketing strategy?
Video Case: Verizon Improves Its Customer Experience with Data Driven Decision-Making Verizon leverages Teradata’s data analytics platform to shift its operations from qualitative decision-making to evidence-based and data driven decision-making to improve the customer experience. Visit www.Teradata.com and search for the video “Verizon: Using Advanced Analytics to Deliver on Their Digital Promise to Help Customers […]
What are the differences between the economic theories and the reality of policy implementation?
ASSIGNMENT Purpose This assignment is intended to help you learn to do the following: Describe how productivity increases growth. Explain how government policy affects growth. Identify the major tools of macro policy and how they are used to correct market outcomes. Summarize the track record of macro outcomes. Describe major impediments to policy success. Overview […]
Is McDonald’s product oriented or customer oriented? Why is the ability to identify patterns and relationships critical to McDonald’s operations?
Business Case: Big Data Analytics is the “Secret Sauce” for Revitalizing McDonald’s Explain McDonald’s mission and responsibilities. What limitation did McDonald’s face in gaining data that was meaningful to decision-making? Describe trend analytics. Is McDonald’s product oriented or customer oriented? Why is the ability to identify patterns and relationships critical to McDonald’s operations?
Find and read two recent articles on international trade and U.S. trading partners. Write a 500-750 word (approximately 2 to 3 page) paper that addresses how has international trade changed over time?
U.S. and International Trade Purpose Summarize U.S. trade patterns. Explain how trade increases total output. Explain how the terms of trade are established. Describe how trade barriers affect market outcomes. Describe how currency exchange rates affect trade flows. Overview Review the section of your text that covers international trade. In addition, find and read two […]
What are the differences between data warehouses and data marts? What is an advantage of an enterprise data warehouse (EDW)?
Questions What are the differences between databases and data warehouses? What are the differences between data warehouses and data marts? Explain ETL. Explain CDC. What is an advantage of an enterprise data warehouse (EDW)? Why might a company invest in a data mart instead of a data warehouse? What types of decisions can benefit from […]
How does the Federal Reserve (“the Fed”) use monetary policy? What changes have been made to the policy to correct for the economic challenges over the past 20 years?
Federal Reserve Review the section of your text that covers monetary policy and changes made over time to compensate for the economic changes over the past 20 years. In addition, find and read two recent articles on this topic. Write a 500-750 word (approximately 2 to 3 page) paper that addresses these questions: How does […]