How might Nordstrom’s decision to move many of its technology innovators out of its central Innovation Lab and into the business groups allow the retailer to better focus on the soft side of implementing change?

How do you believe the culture of the country and its view of innovation influence the organization’s climate for innovation?

Which of the following is NOT one of the five management behaviors of successful senior leaders identified by Earl and Feeney? A)They continually pressured the IT department to improve its efficiency and effectiveness and be visionary in its thinking. B)They made sure that IT was closely linked to core management processes. C)They incorporated IT into their vision of the future of the organization. D)They left the exploration of new technologies to the IT staff.

How if any at all would the application of the latest technology improve the operational efficiency and productivity of an organization Pinkie Ice cream Ltd ? What possible disadvantages could there be if the latest technology was introduced by the company in the ice cream-making process?

Some businesses are increasingly using soft facilities (including free or inexpensive on-site childcare, gyms, massage rooms, and restaurants) to draw in and keep competent workers. For instance, among other benefits, Google employees are entitled to free lunch and dinner. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these kinds of employee incentives for employers and workers alike? Would you want to work for that firm if they offered you these intangible benefits? What makes you believe that is? What about the use of points, prizes, and other game-like incentives, or gamification?

Talk about how important people's actions are to the growth of a business. Should a company's pay policies and methods be designed to get employees to work in ways that help the company reach its mission and goals?

Think about your own university or Faculty and choose an idea that could improve student satisfaction with the course enrollment process. Currently, can students enroll for classes from anywhere? How long does it take? Are directions simple to follow? Is online help available? Next, think about how technology can help support your idea. Would you need completely new technology? Can the current system be changed? Create a system request that you could give to the administration that explains the sponsor, business need, business requirements, and potential value of the project. Include any constraints or issues that should be considered.

Do you have any suggestions on how the company might better attract and retain a diverse workforce? Justify your stance with reasoning.

Think about building a brand new technology like mobile banking, internet shopping, or social networking while also figuring out the four different organizational structures. Have your written efforts been helpful or counterproductive? Create a summary of the outcomes of your experiment.

What are the responsibilities of the CIO, and what should they do to create a policy for the use of IT in a small manufacturing company?  Think about how it will affect your professional network, including your connections with clients, customers, vendors, and colleagues.