FIU MAN6830 Week 8: Assessment Activity Instructions

Week 8: Assessment Activity Instructions

Demonstrate your understanding and knowledge gained about session’s material. Complete with a short discussion for each question. The second question will take several paragraphs to answer thoroughly.

1. What is the role of a CIO in today's global business environment?

2. Dr. Carr presents a good argument in the "IT doesn't matter" reading. Present your view of Carr's central arguments that investments in IT are less likely to deliver a competitive edge to one company and that IT must be managed defensively (watching costs and avoiding risks). Do you agree or disagree? Support your answer with examples and data from the class.