Questions from Management Information Systems

Q: Describe how information systems can support each of these competitive strategies and

Describe how information systems can support each of these competitive strategies and give examples.

Q: Explain why aligning IT with business objectives is essential for strategic use

Explain why aligning IT with business objectives is essential for strategic use of systems.

Q: Define and describe the value chain model.

Define and describe the value chain model.

Q: Explain how the value chain model can be used to identify opportunities

Explain how the value chain model can be used to identify opportunities for information systems.

Q: In what sense are U.S. farms now digital firms

In what sense are U.S. farms now digital firms? Explain your answer.

Q: Define the value web and show how it is related to the

Define the value web and show how it is related to the value chain.

Q: Explain how the value web helps businesses identify opportunities for strategic information

Explain how the value web helps businesses identify opportunities for strategic information systems.

Q: Describe how the Internet has changed competitive forces and competitive advantage.

Describe how the Internet has changed competitive forces and competitive advantage.

Q: Describe how promoting synergies and core competencies enhances competitive advantages.

Describe how promoting synergies and core competencies enhances competitive advantages.

Q: Define an analog and a digital signal.

Define an analog and a digital signal.