DDBA 8512 Entire Course {*** DDBA8512 Week 1 to Week 8 Assignments solution ***}

DDBA 8512 Seminar in IT for Competitive Advantage

DDBA 8512 Week 1 Discussion Foundations for Competitive Advantage

DDBA8512 Week 2 Discussion IT as Competitive Advantage Enabler

DDBA 8512 Week 2 Discussion Annotated Bibliography

DDBA8512 Week 3 Discussion response

DDBA-8512 Week 4 Discussion Modern Perspectives on IT

DDBA8512 Week 4 Discussion Annotated Bibliography

DDBA/8512 Week 5 Discussion response

DDBA8512 Week 6 Emerging Topics in IT for Competitive Advantage

DDBA8512 Week 6 Discussion Annotated Bibliography

DDBA 8512 Week 7 Assignment Final Paper

DDBA8512 Week 7 Discussion response

DDBA 8512 Week 8 Discussion Seminar Reflection Discussion

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DDBA-8512 Entire Course

DDBA8512 Week 1 Discussion Foundations for Competitive Advantage

Discussion: Foundations for Competitive Advantage

An organization must have a deep understanding of its underlying capabilities and processes in order to successfully use its information technologies to achieve a strategic advantage.

To prepare for this Discussion, review the Learning Resources for this week and conduct further research of models for IT contributing to competitive advantage.

By Day 3

Post an assessment of the influence of IT in the creation of competitive advantage in organizations, incorporating the Required Readings on strategy and competition. In your assessment, address the following:

·         What is competitive advantage and what are the ways it is created?

·         How does IT contribute to competitives advantage?

·         What are the risks associated with using technology for competitive advantage?

·         Also, include in your post a current theory related to IT for competitive advantage. Select a theory that extends beyond the resources provided in the readings for this week and involve your own research in the Walden Library using recent peer-reviewed sources. For the theory, provide a summary using these section headings:

o    The name of the theory

o    The year the theory was introduced

o    The theorist/author

o    Key components of the theory

o    A statement of how the theory does or does not apply

Be sure to support your work with a minimum of three specific citations from this week’s Learning Resources and at least one additional scholarly source.

Week 2 Discussion IT as Competitive Advantage Enabler

Discussion: IT as Competitive Advantage Enabler


After reading this week’s literature, consider how each article relates to the others. What research questions or apparent gaps come to mind?

Keeping in mind what you have learned about research design and threats to validity in your courses to this point, complete the following:

By Day 7 of Week 2 
 

This week, assigned Presenters should post a PowerPoint presentation with a detailed notes section that contains the following:

·         Incorporation and analysis of the Recommended Readings from this 2-week unit, including identification of any apparent gaps in the literature

·         An original research topic related to the week’s literature (the proposed research topic can be related to the general topic for the week or to gaps in the literature for the week, or it can be related to a specific reading for the week)

·         Background information on the research topic, including identification of principal schools of thought, tendencies in the academic literature, or commonalities that define the academic scholarship regarding your topic

·         Evaluation of the main concepts with a focus on their application to business/management practice and their impact on positive social change

·         A minimum of 10 peer-reviewed, scholarly new references


Note: The presentation must be in APA format and must incorporate direct evidence of addressing the Learning Objectives from this 2-week unit. Each of the content slides must include detailed notes/paragraphs with appropriate citation of peer-reviewed, scholarly references.
 

Outline for Presentations 

Week 2 Discussion Annotated Bibliography (Five AB)

All Participants should post an annotated bibliography of at least five additional resources related to the research topic by Day 7 of Week 2.

Week 3 Discussion response

All Participants should post a response to at least one presentation based on your own research in the form of an edited, 3-paragraph, formal academic peer review. In your review, be sure to do the following:

·         Assess the conceptualization, analysis, and synthesis of key research concepts presented.

·         Evaluate whether the presentation provides a cohesive summary of the assigned concepts with an effective evaluation of their implications for global supply chain management research, as well as for business practices and social change initiatives.

·         Assess whether the presenter made a meaningful academic argument or interpretation that demonstrated fluency with the material.

Important Note: To ensure that all presentations receive peer review, please respond first to a presentation that has not yet received a review.


Week 4 Discussion Modern Perspectives on IT

Discussion: Modern Perspectives on IT

After reading this week’s literature, consider how each article relates to the others. What research questions or apparent gaps come to mind?

Keeping in mind what you have learned about research design and threats to validity in your courses to this point, complete the following:

By Day 7 of Week 4


This week, assigned Presenters should post a PowerPoint presentation with a detailed notes 

section that contains the following:

·         Incorporation and analysis of the Recommended Readings from this 2-week unit, including identification of any apparent gaps in the literature

·         An original research topic related to the week’s literature (the proposed research topic can be related to the general topic for the week or to gaps in the literature for the week, or it can be related to a specific reading for the week)

·         Background information on the research topic, including identification of principal schools of thought, tendencies in the academic literature, or commonalities that define the academic scholarship regarding your topic

·         Evaluation of the main concepts with a focus on their application to business/management practice and their impact on positive social change

·         A minimum of 10 peer-reviewed, scholarly new references

Note: The presentation must be in APA format and must incorporate direct evidence of addressing the Learning Objectives from this week unit. Each of the content slides must include detailed notes/paragraphs with appropriate citation of peer-reviewed, scholarly references.

Refer to the Presentation Format document for more information about the expected contents of your Presentation. For suggestions on creating an effective PowerPoint presentation, see the Learning Resources for Weeks 4.

Refer to the Presentation Rubric for specific grading elements and criteria. Your Instructor will use this rubric to assess your work.

 
Outline for Presentations 

Week 4 Discussion Annotated Bibliography

All Participants should post an annotated bibliography of at least five additional resources related to the research topic by Day 7 of Week 4.

Week 5 Discussion response

All Participants should post a response to at least one presentation based on your own research in the form of an edited, 3-paragraph, formal academic peer review. In your review, be sure to do the following:

·         Assess the conceptualization, analysis, and synthesis of key research concepts presented.

·         Evaluate whether the presentation provides a cohesive summary of the assigned concepts with an effective evaluation of their implications for global supply chain management research, as well as for business practices and social change initiatives.

·         Assess whether the presenter made a meaningful academic argument or interpretation that demonstrated fluency with the material.
 

Week 6 Emerging Topics in IT for Competitive Advantage

Discussion: Emerging Topics in IT for Competitive Advantage


After reading this week’s literature, consider how each article relates to the others. What research questions or apparent gaps come to mind?

Keeping in mind what you have learned about research design and threats to validity in your courses to this point, complete the following:


By Day 7 of Week 6

This week, assigned Presenters should post a PowerPoint presentation with a detailed notes 

section that contains the following:


·         Incorporation and analysis of the Recommended Readings from this 2-week unit, including identification of any apparent gaps in the literature

·         An original research topic related to the week’s literature (the proposed research topic can be related to the general topic for the week or to gaps in the literature for the week, or it can be related to a specific reading for the week)

·         Background information on the research topic, including identification of principal schools of thought, tendencies in the academic literature, or commonalities that define the academic scholarship regarding your topic

·         Evaluation of the main concepts with a focus on their application to business/management practice and their impact on positive social change

·         A minimum of 10 peer-reviewed, scholarly new references

 
Note: The presentation must be in APA format and must incorporate direct evidence of addressing the Learning Objectives from this week unit. Each of the content slides must include detailed notes/paragraphs with appropriate citation of peer-reviewed, scholarly references.

 
Refer to the Presentation Format document for more information about the expected contents of your Presentation. For suggestions on creating an effective PowerPoint presentation, see the Learning Resources for Weeks 6.


Outline for Presentations 

Week 6 Discussion Annotated Bibliography

All Participants should post an annotated bibliography of at least five additional resources related to the research topic by Day 7 of Week 4.


Week 7 Discussion response

All Participants should post a response to at least one presentation based on your own research in the form of an edited, 3-paragraph, formal academic peer review. In your review, be sure to do the following:

·         Assess the conceptualization, analysis, and synthesis of key research concepts presented.

·         Evaluate whether the presentation provides a cohesive summary of the assigned concepts with an effective evaluation of their implications for global supply chain management research, as well as for business practices and social change initiatives.

·         Assess whether the presenter made a meaningful academic argument or interpretation that demonstrated fluency with the material.

 

DDBA-8512 Week 7 Assignment Final Paper

Assignment: Final Paper

Submit an 8 to 12 page evaluation (excluding title page and References section) of your research on IT for competitive advantage. In your evaluation, be sure to address the following:

Analysis of the Field

·         What is your analysis of the state of the field of IT for competitive advantage? Describe important issues or current dilemmas in the field.

Research Topic

·         State and provide background information for your research topic.

·         What are the current theories and areas of debate for your topic?

·         Are there particular industries or technologies that will be impacted by your topic? If this impact is positive, how can it be maximized, and if negative, how can this impact be mitigated?

Future Directions

As a global change agent, consider the future directions of IT for competitive advantage to address the following:

·         Indicate specific areas of further research in this topic that would prove beneficial.

·         What potential impact might the topic that you have chosen have on the overall state of the field and the future directions of IT for competitive advantage research in the next 3–5 years?

·         Identify the implications for future social change from your topic area.

Be sure to review the Final Paper Guidelines and Week 7 Assignment Rubric. Use the APA Course Paper Template, located in the Learning Resources for this 2-week unit. Your paper should include the following headings: Analysis of the Field, Research Topic, and Future Directions. Please Note: For each page of your paper, you must include a minimum of four APA-formatted scholarly citations.



Week 8 Discussion Seminar Reflection Discussion

Discussion: Seminar Reflection Discussion

To prepare for this Discussion, reflect on the research you have reviewed, the presentations you have made and evaluated, and the Discussions in which you have engaged over the last 7 weeks of this course.

By Day 3


Post an assessment of the seminar content and evaluation of the research design. Your post should address the following:


·         Does the research and content presented in this course inform or relate to your individual Doctoral Study? What research methods or strategic analysis approaches might be useful in answering the questions that you have posed?

·         Consider the articles that you’ve read, and evaluate how the methods of data collection, research statistics employed, and overall research designs have enlightened your individual approach to research. Is there anything about your approach to your individual research that the literature in this seminar has reinforced or confirmed?

·         Were you exposed to any new sources of data that will be useful in your Doctoral Study? Be specific in your answer.

·         How do you view yourself as a global change agent in light of the topics covered in this seminar course?


Be sure to support your work with a minimum of two specific citations from this week’s Learning Resources and at least one or more additional scholarly source.