After the Executive Committee’s meeting, Peter Joseph, the President, and CEO of Container Manufacturing Solutions (CMS) was contented with the briefing that you made on how enterprise architecture can help the organization. Mr. Joseph is now interested in the risks involved in creating an EA. He wants you to prepare a presentation and an Executive … Read more
Read the following pages in Towards A New Architecture: (175-198) and resp’ond to one (1) of the following prompts (A, B) in 100 – 150 words. (pg,1 starts in PDF. 24) WRI’TING PROMPTS: A. In this section, Le Corbusier gives positive feedback as well as critiques of several architectural compositions. Select one … Read more
Read the following pages in Towards A New Architecture: (149-174 ) and resp’ond to one (1) of the following prompts (A, B) in 100 – 150 words. (pg,1 starts in PDF. 24) WRI’TING PROMPTS: A. In Le Corbusier’s synopsis of various periods throughout Roman architectural history, he gives insight into the political goals and … Read more
Read the following pages in Towards A New Architecture: (129-148) and resp’ond to one (1) of the following prompts (A, B) in 100 – 150 words. (pg,1 starts in PDF. 24) WRI’TING PROMPTS: A. Discuss Corbusier’s definition of a standard. How does his observation of the standard compare between automobiles and architecture? B. … Read more
Read the following pages in Towards A New Architecture: (105-128) and resp’ond to one (1) of the following prompts (A, B) in 100 – 150 words. (pg,1 starts in PDF. 24) WRI’TING PROMPTS: A. In the subsection titled “Let Us State the Problem”, Corbusier lists a number of “fundamental axioms”. Discuss one of these … Read more
Read the following pages in Towards A New Architecture: (65-85 ) and resp’ond to one (1) of the following prompts (A, B, C) in 100 – 150 words. (pg,1 starts in PDF. 24) WRI’TING PROMPTS: A. Corbusier alludes to and provides sketches of the Acropolis at Athens including the Parthenon, the Erectheum and the Statue … Read more
Pape’r Topi’cs: The text by Richard Ingersoll includes numerous buildings and traditions that we will not have time to discuss in class lectures. Pick a top’ic of interest—building, culture, architect- and writ’e a pape’r on the subje’ct. Another potential source of ideas is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Topi’cs must fall between the Neolithic period … Read more
Discuss the main security-related implications of choosing a technology to connect to the Internet. Specifically, compare and contrast risks that a small business may incur if using DSL, cable, fiber, or WiMax to connect to the Internet.
For this week’s Discussion, please describe some considerations for selecting a specific architectural framework, and answer ONE of the following questions: Why are quality attributes (“ilities”) important when defining an architecture and why isn’t it a good idea to “bolt” these on at a later date? What are 2-3 considerations for evaluating an architecture?
Review the case studies for two different organizations that implemented the type of enterprise system assigned to your group. why it was or was not a success in terms of cost, schedule, quality, and performance?