Assignment:
Scenario/Summary
Discuss how strategy plays an important role in the BIA model.
Step 1 (Diagram) : Your job is to select one of the following organizations and its strategy focus.
• Dell—low-cost web distribution of products
• Apple—innovative and customer oriented
• Siemens—world-leading windmills
• Hennes & Mauritz, Boss, and Walmart stores
Draw a strategic position diagram. For each of the three dimensions (product innovation, customer intimacy, and operational excellence), define a SMART objective you think might be appropriate for this company.
Step II: (Research Paper) : At this point, you should have a solid understanding of how strategy affects the BA model. Your goal now is to write a two page (minimum) paper using 12-point font, double spacing, and Times New Roman.
Q1. Describe the information sources and items that the company should be using to support its position. Why would these be important information sources?
Q2. Which of the following four BIA levels of the company should you be using? Support your choice.
• Separated
• Coordinated
• Dialogue
• Holistic
Q3. What did you learn from this exercise, and how is it important to businesses?
Step III: (1 paragraph comment) : In one paragraph, provide a comment explaining what you learned from completing this lab activity.
Step IV : (Essay Questions) Answer the following essay questions in your own words. (each answer needs to be 200 to 300 words.)
Q1. Define strategy, and describe how it is used in an organization.
Q2. Discuss the methods you might use to identify whether an organization is using information as a strategic asset.
Q3. Describe the three market disciplines an organization might use to attain market leadership. Describe the implications for information collection and prioritization for each.
Your answer must be typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format and also include references.