In order for an organization to develop an effective business continuity plan or disaster recovery plan, it must know what information assets it has, their impact on business operations, and the criticality and priorities associated with the information systems and assets. The primary objective of a business impact analysis (BIA) is to identify the assets that are required for continued business operations in the event of an incident or disaster. Thus, a critical step in the development of an effective BIA includes establishing component priorities and determining component reliance and dependencies. Additionally, organizational personnel must know their responsibilities during recovery efforts. Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you: 1. Describe the methods for establishing component priorities, including: a. Business functions and processes b. BIA scenarios and components c. Financial and service impact of components not being available d. Recovery time frameworks 2. Describe the methods for determining component reliance and dependencies, including: a. Component dependencies b. Resources required to recover component in the event of failure c. Human assets needed to recover components 3. Provide recommendations for the development of the BIA, management and other personnel responsibilities, and educating company personnel that would be involved in the recovery efforts. 4. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: •Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. •Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

 
Impact of Technology: An Essay on the Expanding Role for Management
Digital advances are changing all aspects of managing–how we work, where we work, who we work with, and yes, even when we work.Today, one out of three major companies have technology as a focal point within executive plans; this fact contrasts to two years ago, when one out of four companies emphasized digital technology.There is now broad acceptance of digital strategy as a game changer.
But, major digital trends need strategic or planned attention for managing effectively.The professionals, who have thought carefully about the expanded role of digital technology and its strategic impact, will have advantage. These reasons explain why you are asked to write this essay.
 
The essay assigned is based on your personal observations, experiences, and thoughts about the impact of digital technology, coupled with research into current trends.The assignment has three (3) parts, or main sections:

• A review of digital technology trends across organizations
• Observations about your workplace–a view of the “real” world explaining what software does and doesn’t do, as you experience technology to accomplish work goals.
• Your advice on how managers should approach technology to be more effective

SOURCE MATERIAL:For this essay, you will be asked explain some of the digital technology trends, using sources developed by experts. To find a list of source materials, see later section of the Guide.
Please ensure this paper is wrtten and cited all in APA format