Category: Technology

Explain how body image and eating behaviors in the affiliation process are influenced by social media.Describe how selective influence theory employs propaganda to derive positive and negative societal changes.

Technology is a part of society today in all areas of life. In most workplaces there is telecommuting and video conferencing, education at all levels has gone to more online curriculum, and in life, social media and general media are sources of information and support for many. In this assignment you will look at an aspect of life and how media has impacted it negatively or positively.

Identify a topic area that interests you, such as stereotyping, social media, body imaging, use of media, or gaming.

 Write a 700- to 1,050-word report in which you complete the following:

Explain how mass society theories impact human behavior.

Describe how selective influence theory employs propaganda to derive positive and negative societal changes.

Explain how propaganda can be used to influence how change will affect mass culture.

Explain how body image and eating behaviors in the affiliation process are influenced by social media.

Analyze how media can be used for mass persuasion gains and use deductive reasoning to identify media persuasion tactics.

Evaluate vendor recommendations in the context of organization requirements.Define the specifications of required technologies.

The following evaluation criteria aligned to the competencies will be used to grade your assignment:

Articulate the main idea and purpose of a communication.

Support the main idea and purpose of a communication.

Identify the issue or problem under consideration.

Evaluate sources of information on a topic for relevance and credibility.

State conclusions or solutions clearly and precisely.

Identify the problem to be solved.

Gather project requirements to meet stakeholder needs.

Define the specifications of required technologies.

Create documentation appropriate to the stakeholder.

Evaluate vendor recommendations in the context of organization requirements.

Explain the relationship between the ideas presented to enhance clarity and comprehension.Explain the assumptions underlying viewpoints, solutions, or conclusions.

Proof of Concept Report

As a cloud professional tasked with developing a proof of concept for the companies cloud adoption, you will prepare a proof of concept report to be submitted to the company owner. By developing a well-structured report of your results and recommendations to management, you are demonstrating how you use your technical knowledge to convey your ideas to others in a professional setting. Your ability to express recommendations to decision makers with the right mix of technical detail in an accepted format is an important workplace and career skill.

The following evaluation criteria aligned to the competencies will be used to grade your assignment:

Present ideas in a clear, logical order appropriate to the task.

Explain the relationship between the ideas presented to enhance clarity and comprehension.

Identify the issue or problem under consideration.

Describe the context surrounding the issue or problem.

Explain the assumptions underlying viewpoints, solutions, or conclusions.

Address alternative viewpoints, perspectives, and methods.

Install software.

Configure technology according to stakeholder specifications and requirements.

Create documentation appropriate to the stakeholder.

What are your beliefs regarding the effects of media on human behavior? How have they changed after completing this week’s reading?How has media influenced your local community, the national community, and the international community?

Wk 1 – Media Influence Reflection [due Mon]

Media is all around us; smart phones, television, and the Internet are a large part of how we communicate with others. In this first assignment you will consider your personal experience with media and the role it plays in the various aspects of your life and community.

Answer the following questions in 90 words each:

What are your beliefs regarding the effects of media on human behavior? How have they changed after completing this week’s reading?

How has media influenced your local community, the national community, and the international community?

What forms of social media have had a significant impact on human behavior?

What are 3 positive and 3 negative impacts that media has on human behavior?

 

How much does media influence your decisions such as purchases and appearance?How has media impacted your career path?

 Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

 Answer the questions below

How do you use media in your life?

How much does media influence your decisions such as purchases and appearance?

How has media impacted your career path?

What are the key functions of the information systems that enterprises look for? How can organizations build competitive advantage using information systems? Can you think of an example, such as a public or a private corporation benefitting from a unique set of features?

Week 2 Discussion
Respond to the following in a substantive post (3–4 paragraphs):

What is your understanding of a business process? How is the business process linked to the information system? Can you think of an example, a public or a private corporation, and explain how various divisions collaborate using information systems to maximize the performance? (Note: Each of you should choose a different company in your examples for maximum benefit to everyone.)

What are the key functions of the information systems that enterprises look for? How can organizations build competitive advantage using information systems? Can you think of an example, such as a public or a private corporation benefitting from a unique set of features? (Note: Each of you should choose a different company in your examples for maximum benefit to everyone.)

What are the primary reasons for the worldwide success of e-commerce? How does e-commerce differ from m-commerce?What is the impact of e-commerce on routine business transactions?

Week 3 Discussion
Respond to the following in a substantive post (3–4 paragraphs):

In your view what are some of the social, ethical, and political issues raised by information systems? What are the tools available to make ethical decisions? What impact do the information systems have on the protection of individual privacy and intellectual property?

What are the primary reasons for the worldwide success of e-commerce? How does e-commerce differ from m-commerce?

What is the impact of e-commerce on routine business transactions?

Outline why you have chosen to study this course and why you wish to study online (100 – 200 words).Outline your experience in this subject and relevant skills (100 – 200 words)

Outline why you have chosen to study this course and why you wish to study online (100 – 200 words).

Outline your experience in this subject and relevant skills (100 – 200 words)

Outline how you plan to use this qualification in the future (e.g. to help realise your career ambitions, get into further study or help with other goals you may have) (100 – 200 words)