Assignment – Information Systems (instructions)

Assignment Purpose:

This
assignment has a twofold purpose: (1) to become familiar with the Code
of Ethics of a large USA-based organization and (2) for you to become
familiar with the work environment and the information systems in a
large USA-based organization or company with more than 100 employees.

Assignment Specifications:

This
assignment focuses on brief research which focuses on your learning
about the Code of Ethics and the information systems used by some large
company or organization in the USA. For this assignment, you should
select a large company or organization doing business in the USA, review
their Code of Ethics and, choose an Information System used by the
company that reflects an area of interest to you, based on your major
and work aspirations. Once you have completed the tasks listed below,
use Word 2016 to generate a report that adheres to report specification
as shown below and in the attached Sample Report.

Tasks:

1. Choose one
   USA-based large company or organization with more than 100 employees.
   Explain why you chose this company or organization and how it relates to
   your interest and/or your major field of study.
2. Research the Code of Ethics of the company and describe in your own words what this means to you.
3. Conduct brief research to find out how information systems are used in the chosen company or organization.
4. List and describe at least three of the information systems used by the chosen company or organization.
5. From the above list
   of three information systems, choose one information system that
   reflects your major field of study and/or your interest. Explain why
   you chose this information system and how it relates to your interest
   and/or your major field of study.
6. Explain the benefits that the chosen information system is providing the company or the organization.
7. How did the company start using the information system? Determine
   if the chosen information system was acquired, or if it was custom
   developed by the company’s IT staff, or if it was acquired and then
   customized to meet the company’s needs. If it is not clear to you how
   the information system was acquired by the company or if you cannot find
   out, state that and give your opinion on how the company started
   using it.
8. Conclude
   by stating what you have learned from this assignment and how this
   assignment has impacted your view of information systems at work.
   Indicate how this information can help you, as you pursue your major
   area of study.

Report Specifications:

Use Word 2016 to generate a short report with the following specifications:

• The report body should be a maximum of three double-spaced pages (not including the cover page, table of contents, bibliography page, and appendices). See the attached Report Sample.

• Use Arial font size 12 with 1” for all margins.

• Include page numbers at the bottom right-hand side of each page.

• Use at least three different and recent sources, and use citation to credit sources of information.

• Cover page: The report should have a cover page that includes your name, course name and CRN, and date.

• Table of Contents (TOC): The report should have a table of contents showing page numbers for the rest of the report.

• Introduction. The report should start with an introduction section that introduces the research topics.

• Report Body: The body of the report should contain a compilation of your research findings.

• Conclusion: The report should end with a conclusion section that summarizes the research findings.

• Bibliography: The report should have a bibliography reference page that lists all citations and sources. Use APA format.

• Appendices: You may include any diagram, chart, or picture that is associated with the research (use citation to credit sources).