Part 1

Discussion 1.1 The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Information Systems (75 points)

Must post first.

Research the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of technology and information systems.

How do you define the GOOD, the BAD, and the UGLY?
How can employees and employers benefit from the GOOD?
How can employees and employers get the most out of these tools without falling into the BAD?
How can employees and employers get the most out of these tools without losing the UGLY?

Provide at least one reference to support your post.

In your response post, comment on whether you agree or disagree with your classmates, raise relevant questions, and share additional resources.

Initial Post (200 – 300 words): Due Friday @ 11:59 pm

Response Posts (at least two; each 75 – 100 words) and Summary Post: Due Tuesday @ 11:59 pm

If citations are included in your post, include references using APA style.

Guidelines for Online Discussions

Grading Criteria

Initial post (50%)

Posted on time and to required length. Addresses the topic of the discussion. Provides personal insights, thoughtful reflection, supporting examples and references. References are listed in the required style. Tone is professional.

Response post (30%)

Responds to 2 or more students. Responses provide additional insights and/or raise questions that require reflection. Shares multiple points of view. References are listed in the required style. Tone is professional.

Summary post (10%)

Provides meaningful summary and response. Demonstrates reflection and further analysis. Supports statements with citations and references.

Grammar and mechanics (10%)

No spelling or grammatical errors. Clearly and succinctly expressed thoughts.