for each question thorough and critical responses needed and at least half a page for each question, detailed and thorough responses, use own words and citations too if needed, two separate reflection assignments

reflection #1

Craft a written response that describes in depth the management theory of one of the following theorists. Select the one you like the best, explain the theory, and comment on why you think this theory is relevant today.

• John Locke: the labor theory of property
• Adam Smith: considered the father of economics
• Frederick Taylor: the principles of scientific management
• Henri Fayol: developed principles of administration
• Max Weber: nine principles of organizing a bureaucracy
• Mary Parker Follett: the importance of relationships and communication
• Elton Mayo: the importance of individual human behavior on productivity
• Douglas McGregor: managerial attitudes
• Peter Drucker: the concept of management by objective

Topic - Databases

Customers access products online by accessing the business's internal database and customers use all types of digital devices when dealing with a business.

Identify ways that customers use the web to access a business's internal database. Additionally, explain why using the web can be advantageous for a business.

Topic - Data Analytics

What does data-driven decision making mean? Explain why you believe so many companies aspire to have a data-driven culture but so few achieve that goal. Describe the three processes of data analytics: descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive. Include at least one example of how each would be used to drive a company's future decisions Topic - Spreadsheets

When would it be appropriate for a business to use a spreadsheet? When would it be appropriate for a business to use a database? Provide examples. Topic - Computer Hardware

Discuss the laptop or desktop computer you currently use. What type of system is it and what are the features that you like about it? How do you typically use the device (i.e., does it need to be mobile)? What peripheral devices do you use? Which ports are necessary to you? How large is the display?

I use MacBook Air

Reflection #2

Topic - Operating Systems & Software With the use of collaborative software like Microsoft Teams, Google Tools, that allows multiple people to work on a document, spreadsheet, or presentation simultaneously. What are the benefits of such productivity tools? How can they help individuals in business situations? Additionally, describe a school or work "team" project where you had to share files with one another. What did you use? How did it go? Would you do it differently next time? Topic - Securing Information

Describe a situation (that happened to you or that might happen to you) where you lost an important file on your computer because you had only saved it in one place and then either your computer crashed, was stolen, or the file was deleted. What was the file? What was the outcome? Any lessons learned? Topic - Business Management Systems

Discuss Moore's Law and what you think about the fact that electronic devices now have a built-in short lifespan. Topic - Ethics and Privacy Concerns

Look up the following words in an online dictionary: ethics and morals. Explain how are they different? How are they the same?

Discuss how you believe social media affects an individual's ethical standards. Topic - E-Commerce

Pick an e-commerce site or app of your interest. Answer the following: What type of e-commerce capability does it have? What is the background/history of the site or app? Why do you like it and continue to use it? Do you believe the app is sustainable long-term or will something else come along and take its place and Why?