1)Give examples of both hardware and software that are currently in use in at least two separate groups of group members, and explain the differences between them.

2)What can a manager do, in accordance with the textbook and credible research, to persuade staff members to efficiently use the technology the company has purchased?

3) Define an ERP in your own words using the textbook, and explain its purpose in an organization.

4) Summarize a news story describing a business that either successfully or unsuccessfully implemented an ERP and explain the impact it had on the organization.

5) List the main software products that are used in at least 2 different group members' organizations. Research and describe an OSS alternative for these software packages.

6) Would cloud computing work well in your organization? Explain why or why not. Do this for at least 2 different group members' organizations. Cite material from your textbook in addition to the other course material.