Chapter 1 - Unwrapping the Gift

Question 1

What are some societal issues that
have arisen out of the invention and prevalent
use of mobile technology?

Answer 1

Some society-related risks include:
* Location tracking raises privacy concerns.
* Talking or texting on cell phones while driving is dangerous.
* Cameras in cell phones affect privacy in public and non-public
places.
* Rudeness is an issue with cellphones: Cell phones can
interfere with solitude, quietness and concentration.
* Sexting
* Terrorists detonating bombs
* Rioters organizing looting parties

Question 2

What are some business issues that
have arisen out of the invention and prevalent
use of mobile technology?
—————————————————————————————————While employees are using mobile devices to communicate in new
and innovative ways that can benefit your organization, this
communication comes with new risks that can damage personal
reputations and cast your organization in a negative light.

Answer 2

Some business-related risks include:
* Sexual harassment
* Financial loss
* Data leakage
* Discrimination
* Loss of productivity
* Potential litigation

Question 3

Information Systems (IS)

Answer 3

An umbrella term for the systems, people, and processes designed to create, store, manipulate, distribute and
disseminate information. The field of information systems bridges business and computer science

Question 4

Information Technology (IT)

Answer 4

Defined as the study, design, implementation, support or management of
computer-based information systems.

Question 5

Disruptive technology

Answer 5

An innovation that significantly alters the way that consumers, industries, or businesses operate.

Question 6

Social Networking - Intentional Changes

Answer 6

– People can communicate.
– Businesses connect with customers.

Question 7

Social Networking - Unintentional (but beneficial) Changes

Answer 7

– Organizations seek donations.
– Groups organize volunteers.
– Protesters organize demonstrations and revolutions.
– Individuals pool resources through “crowd funding”.

Question 8

Artificial Intelligence

Answer 8

A branch of computer science that makes computers perform
tasks normally requiring human intelligence. (ie Robotics)