Task:
Find an example of a system (that was not discussed in the lectures) that includes a feedback loop.
Part 1
Questions:
Q1. Name the system you have chosen and provide a brief summary of its function(s).Provide a reference to the source of the details about the system2
Q2. Describe the following characteristics of the system you have chosen: inputs, transformations, output, boundary and environment.
Q3. Explain how the feedback loop in your chosen system impacts on the operations of the system
Part 2
Questions:
Q4. List and discuss three advantages that could flow to your firm from outsourcing some of its information systems function to Elbonia.
Q5. List and discuss three disadvantages that could flow to your firm from outsourcing some of its information systems function to Elbonia.
Q6. Discuss one information system in this firm that you think would be suitable to outsource immediately.
Part 3
Questions:
Q7. Discuss the benefits that could arise to students from Learning Analytics4.
Q8. Discuss the benefits that could arise to a university from Learning Analytics.
Q9. Describe some possible negative outcomes for students from Learning Analytics.
Q10. Do you think the collection and analysis of student-relating data is ethical? You must support your answer.
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