1- Assignment #1 (Individual): A 2-page analysis of the IBM case from session 3 in the course. Due September 9 at 9:00 am.

You will need to send me an e-mail (cc Saghar) with your writeup attached by then. Write a max 2 page analysis of the IBM case based on the following questions (note: do not spend time summarizing the case, but do offer case evidence for your arguments).

• In your opinion, what is the key innovation problem experienced by the managers in the IBM case? What seem to be the root causes of this problem?
• Do you think the managers in the case did a good job addressing the problem—why, why not?
• What part(s) of the Innovation Value Chain was a challenge in the case? Do you think they solved the innovation value chain problem well?

Here is Prof. Hansen comments on the IBM case.

2- Assignment #2 (Individual): Network assignment. Due September 30 at 9:00 am.

Find the assignment description in MIIC Network Assignment document. All the files that you will need for this assignment are compressed in this zip file.

Check your answers with the Corrected Answer Key.

3- Assignment #3 (Group):

An in-class presentation on an “Enterprise 2.0” tool. To be presented in class October 14.

A host of new IT collaboration tools to be used in companies have emerged. Cisco’s telepresence, Yammer, and Chatter are just a few examples. But will they deliver what they promise? Each group needs to pick one existing tool and critically analyze it, using the frameworks from the course.

Your group will need to present max 3-5 slides showing your answers. This will be a formal presentation in front of the class. No written report is required except the slides. You will need to e-mail me and Saghar the slides before class on October 14.

Find teams info and more description here.