Critical Thinking Assignment
Module 04: Networks, Collaborative Technology, and the Internet of Things
In this module, we examine the importance of networks to communication and sharing information. We will explore network basics that managers should understand in order to make effective decisions on network-related investments. We will also cover some network technologies businesses can use to improve processes and decision making.
Question Requirements:
IT Concepts to Business Decisions
Case 4.2 Business Case: Carnival Seeks to Keep Passengers Happier at Sea with IoT, NFC and Edge Computing
A case study is a puzzle to be solved, so before reading and discussing the specific case questions below, develop your proposed solution by following these five steps:
Read the case study to identify the key issues and underlying issues. These issues are the principles and concepts of the course module which apply to the situation described in the case study.
Record the facts from the case study which are relevant to the principles and concepts of the module. The case may have extraneous information not relevant to the current course module. Your ability to differentiate between relevant and irrelevant information is an important aspect of case analysis, as it will inform the focus of your answers.
Describe in some detail the actions that would address or correct the situation.
Complete this initial analysis and then read the case study questions that follow here. Typically, you will already have the answers to the questions but with a broader consideration. At this point, you can add the details and/or analytical tools required to solve the case.
Case Study Questions:
Why did Carnival Cruise Line think the OceanMedallion would help increase their cruise sales?
What is the services component of the OceanMedallion called and what technologies does it use?
On how many Carnival cruise ships is the OceanMedallion used?
What services does the OceanMedallion Class offer to passengers?
What benefits do passengers enjoy from using an OceanMedallion?
Directions:
Write an essay that includes an introduction paragraph, the essay’s body, and a conclusion paragraph to address the assignment’s guide questions. Do not address the questions using a question-and-answer format.