Instructions:
Discussion Posts (25 points maximum)
– Learner successfully addressed the concept(s) of the Discussion topic
– Learner used a minimum of two references to support their position
– Learner met the criteria for academic writing (i.e. no spelling or grammar errors, properly
formatted paragraphs, APA formatting used for references, etc.)
– Learner met the 100-word count minimum for initial post
The attached Read Section and Internet Sources only.
Discussion Question:
- 1.Which application software packages are the most important for a business end user to know how to use? Explain the reasons for your choices.
Complete Assignments (75 points maximum)
– Learner successfully applied critical thinking to the case study analysis &
recommendations/actions taken
– Learner s successfully incorporated a minimum of two concepts/principles from the
textbook (or external sources) in their work to support their position. (No more than 10% of
the entire submission should be from referenced sources. In other words, the references
should support the learner’s work not be the bulk of what is written.)
– Learner met the criteria for academic writing (i.e. no spelling or grammar errors, properly
formatted paragraphs, APA formatting used for references, etc.) –
– Learner met the 750-word count minimum
Unit 2 Complete:
Case: US Department of Defense: Enlisting Open Source Applications.
Case Summary:
- 1.Summarize the case from the perspective of a company looking to do business with the DoD and their ability to use open source interfaces.
- 2.Analyze the use of open source software and compare and contrast it with platforms such as Windows and/or Apple’s OS’s. Why would a company select open source over a paid and supported system?
- 3.Is the government more or less at-risk by using open sourced platforms than proprietary systems? Explain your answer and support it with scholarly sources.
Case Analysis:
Case Application:
