BBA 3551

Description

A comprehensive overview of the management of information systems and the combination of hardware, software, and people vital to the successful business operation. The strategic role of information systems is examined, as well as the characteristics of computer systems, software applications, programming languages, and relational databases.

Objectives

1. Distinguish the key differences between data, information, and knowledge.
2. Distinguish the similarities and differences between the personal knowledge management tools.
3. Discuss capture and corroboration.
4. Examine the importance of organizing and securing information and knowledge.
5. Discuss the requirements for successful collaboration.
6. Compare and contrast explicit knowledge and tacit knowledge.
7. Analyze and explain circular vs. linear analysis
8. Explain Metcalfe's Law of Network Utility.
9. Analyze the roles of timing and escalation in three-dimensional (3D) communication.
10. Assess the knowledge management analysis matrix.
11. Evaluate the approaches to developing organizational knowledge management strategies.

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the CSU Bookstore at bookstore@columbiasouthern.edu