The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the end of each unit, DB participation will be assessed based on both level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the discussion.
At a minimum, each student will be expected to post an original and thoughtful response to the DB question and contribute to the weekly dialogue by responding to at least two other posts from students. The first contribution must be posted before midnight (Central Time) on Wednesday of each week. Two additional responses are required after Wednesday of each week. Students are highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and often, as that is the primary way the university tracks class attendance and participation.
The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of each unit.
For this assignment, research 3 well-known companies. Use your own words to describe what at least 3 different types of employees do in that business.
What information does each of the employees you listed need in his or her job? Could the employee’s job be replaced by an information system?
Suggestions for Responding to Peer Posts
Compare and contrast your peer’s response to your own. What similarities or differences in exist in the types of information each employee needs to do his or her job?
If you selected a similar position, how might this information change based on the industry the company is in?
· Please note that the assignment can be interpreted as either:
· 1) You can research 3 different companies within the same industry (for example, AT &T, Sprint, and T-Mobile) and briefly describe at least one (1) employee job description in each company. So in essence, you will discuss three (3) positions in total and briefly describe each position and discuss the type of information each of the employees need to perform his/her job duties and whether or not each of the positions can be replaced by an information system.
· Example relative to job duties might be, Human Resources Managers at AT &T are involved in employee related matters: maintaining employee records, recruiting, remuneration. Human Resource Specialists at Sprint are responsible for recruiting and firing employees; employee benefits, and job descriptions. And Human Analysts at T-Mobile are involved in employee related matters: maintaining employee records, recruiting, remuneration, employee benefits, and job descriptions.
· OR
· 2) You can research 3 well-known companies and describe 3 different types of positions relative to each business – the businesses are not required to be in the same industry. In essence, 3 different positions will be discussed for to each business. So nine (9) positions in total will be researched and discussed.
· Deliverable Length:
· 3-5 paragraphs
· Assignment Type:
· Discussion Board