Enterprise Risk Management ITS 835

 First Question

Read Chapter 27 scenario, and address the following question, “What were some of the risk sources that emerged repeatedly in evaluating the risks? How is this helpful?”
Instructions for Initial Posts:
After reading the scenario, start a new discussion thread (400 words, 3 paragraphs). Points are deducted if your submission: 

Does not adhere to the University’s academic dishonesty and plagiarism policies.
Does not answer the question(s) thoroughly meaning with more than 3 paragraphs
Contains contractual phrases, as an example “shouldn’t” “couldn’t” or “didn’t,” or similar
Uses vague words such as “proper,” “appropriate,” “adequate,” or similar to describe a process, function, or a procedure.

As an example, “proper incident response plan,” “appropriate IT professional,” “adequate security,” or similar. These words are subjective because they have a different meaning to different individuals.

Instructions for Responses:
Respond to ONE peer posting. Evaluate the pros and cons of the student’s proposed strategy. (100 words) Points are deducted if your response: 

Does not adhere to the University’s academic dishonesty and plagiarism policies.
Does not address the pros and cons of the student’s proposed strategy.
Is not a substantive comment that extends the conversation. Meaning about a paragraph – not just “I agree” statements.
Contains contractual phrases, as an example “shouldn’t” “couldn’t” or “didn’t,” or similar
Uses vague words such as “proper,” “appropriate,” “adequate,” or similar to describe a process, function, or a procedure.

As an example, “proper incident response plan,” “appropriate IT professional,” “adequate security,” or similar. These words are subjective because they have a different meaning to different individuals.

Second Question

 
Homework Assignment
Address the following questions:
1 What are the pros and cons of having risk officers as part-time assignments within different functions and business units? (250 words)
2. Do you think that companies need to experience a crisis to take risk seriously? (250 words)
Major Homework Requirements
The homework assignments are not opinion compositions, or a book, chapter, or article review. These assignments are positional arguments that are entirely supported by empirical evidence and well-known industry facts. You can include your personal experiences and ideas if it directly relates to the topic, or reinforces your position. However, you must support all statements with evidence. All submissions must adhere to APA guidelines. APA writing is an academic standard; therefore, it is not optional, it is mandatory.
Points are deducted if your submission does not adhere to the following requirements:

Be a scholarly submission

Include a title page
Times New Roman font, 1-inch margin, and double-spaced
Be at least two pages in length

Should not consist of any bullet-points

Have a reference page with at least three academic references

You CANNOT use Wikipedia, LinkedIn articles, blogs, paid vendors, certification websites, or similar sources in academic writing. You CAN use reputable industry articles from publications similar to ComputerWeekly, PCMag, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, or similar sources. Academic journals and popular industry articles are accessible in the university’s library databases and Google Scholar. All references should not have a publication date older than 2005.

Be written in a clear and concise manner

Contains contractual phrases, as an example “shouldn’t” “couldn’t” or “didn’t,” or similar
Uses vague words such as “proper,” “appropriate,” “adequate,” or similar to describe a process, function, or a procedure.
As an example, “proper incident response plan,” “appropriate IT professional,” “adequate security,” or similar. These words are subjective because they have a different meaning to different individuals.

Does not adhere to the University’s academic dishonesty and plagiarism policies.

Third Question

 
Practical Connection
Assignment: 
Provide a reflection of at least 250 words (or 2 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied, or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment. If you are not currently working, share times when you have or could observe these theories and knowledge could be applied to an employment opportunity in your field of study. 
Requirements:
Provide a 250 word minimum. You should NOT, provide an overview of the assignments assigned in the course. The assignment asks that you reflect how the knowledge and skills obtained through meeting course objectives were applied or could be applied in the workplace.