Questions and Answers

only need very specific answers to the questions provided. I need a list of the sources that the research will be coming from. It does not need to be in any specific form as in a research paper. Just very detailed and specific answers. Question 1: a) By definition, reengineering is the radical redesigning of an organization’s business processes. • Information technology is used extensively in many companies, but what should drive the reengineering: the business process or the technology? • What can happen if technology is introduced too early on? • Can similar efficiencies be gained over time through incremental improvement versus a complete reengineering? b) Many offshoring firms are marketing their business process reengineering (BPR) capabilities • How can the reengineer an organization’s processes form thousands of miles away? Why are the offering this service? • What is the advantage of engaging an offshore firm to undertake a business’ reengineering efforts? • What is the effect of this strategy on employee morale and resistance? c) The risks and costs involved in reengineering are high. • What are some of the risks? • What are the indirect costs of reengineering? • How can these two factors be mitigated or reduced? • Do you think that organization ever come to a point at which their investment in BPR is clearly more than their anticipated return? d) Distinguish between BPR and business process management (BPM) • Can they be used interchangeably? • Which is the most disruptive to workers? • Which is more expensive? Question 2: a) Who do you think that people who use the Web are excited about using Web 2.0 technology? • What are some of the differences between traditional Web 1.0 technology and Web 2.0 technology? • Based on recent developments in Web technology, can you think of a method of exchanging information that does not yet exist but that might be an option in the near future. b) Blogging is currently a popular way of communicating • What are some advantages of blogging over other forms of communication such as podcasts or IM? • What are some of the disadvantages of blogging? • What issues do you think bloggers and other users should be aware of with regard to blogging? c) Collaboration tools are useful for group members working on a project, whether for college students working on research project or business professionals working on a team presentation • What are some advantages to using a Web tool such as Google Apps instead of a software suite such as Microsoft office? • What are some disadvantages?