Reflect on your learning experience and course resources and answering the following.

Note that this is not a research project and would expect either your personal thoughts or SYST$3002$ resources, and very little to no online searches. We are evaluating your knowledge on these subject.

NOTE: Do NOT copy the questions in your answers. You can number them but they should be the answers only!

$1/$ Data is collected from a huge variety of sources. Social Media, World Wide Web, cameras, satellites, counters, valves, pumps, scales, pressure meters, thermometers, government agencies, banks, purchases, surveys, and so much more. $(4$ points$)$

Ethically, what do you think about data collection in this new decade?

Base your thoughts on several modules from the course, including our assignments and online discussions, and discuss the risks involved with this. Approach it from both a personal and business perspective. What about large corporate and government efforts to collect data. Be thoughtful in your response.

How might this much data benefit you personally, and then humankind in general? Provide a couple sentences for each.

Take it further by expressing your ideas on how to handle workplace data collection.

What about the data you are responsible for keeping as an accountant?

$2/$ Many Information Systems output information to assist with decision making. $(2$ points$)$

How does information relate to data?

Based on our course resources, name two specific IS $($information system$)$ decision$-$making platforms and discuss how they are used and what they hope to achieve. Do not simply provide a brand or software name.

$3/$ Ecommerce has come of age during the pandemic. More than ever, we are ordering from online sources and overcoming the need to gather in public places to purchase what we want or need. This online system of buy and sell comprises of several concepts from this course. $(4$ points$)$

Name two dangers of ecommerce to the consumer, and two concerns for the business owner. Be specific and elaborate by providing examples. You should have very different responses than the rest of the class. No need to research this answer.

On the other hand, Ecommerce overcomes obstacles like Covid$-19$ and allows us some sense of normalcy during restrictions.

Provide four detailed considerations a business might think about or develop to start their own ecommerce site. They do not need to be technological but you should be specific and not a broad response.

$4/$ Systems Development is key to creating a process that uses software to accomplish a task.

$(2$ points$)$

What is the point of a feasibility study when implementing an SDLC approach? Provide one additional category that you would want to add to TELOS when considering a new project.

With an unlimited budget, what would you want your new accounting application to accomplish that current off$-$the$-$shelf software $($that you are familiar with$)$ does not? Do not provide an off$-$the$-$shelf answer.

$5/$ We have talked a lot about technology and processes in this course. Describe the importance of PEOPLE in an Information System. $(3$ points$)$

Describe the roles people play in an information system. Be as inclusive as possible and go beyond the software developers.

If humans and technology are going to be working together for a long time, what types of concerns would you want to address?

Add your perspective on the role of accountants by providing at least three predictions, or possibilities on the day$-$to$-$day tasks they might be responsible for. Explain your reasons why you think this way.

$6/$ In reviewing the second half of the course $($ecommerce$,$ enterprise systems, systems development, business intelligence, artificial intelligence$)$ which of those topics$/$concepts do you believe will have the most impact on the accounting profession? Fully explain why you think this way and support your answer with examples. Refer back to course material to help explain your statements. $(2$ points$)$

$7/$ This course is designed to arm you with tools that you may find helpful in your current work and future career. $(3$ points$)$

Think about what we have learned and describe what your Systems Toolbelt$($group of tools, skills and knowledge$)$ would encompass after completing the course.

What important lessons or knowledge about this course is important to share with current or future employers?

Based on course material and topics, what makes you valuable as an employee?