1 Summarize the purpose of IS strategy development. What are the characteristics and outcomes of successful IS strategy development?
2 Distinguish between and relate IS strategy to IT strategy, information management strategy and knowledge management strategy.
3 Describe the characteristics of Michael Earl's alternative approaches to the IS strategy process: business-led, method-driven, administrative approach, technological approach, organizational approach. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each.
4 What internal analysis should be conducted as part of IS strategic environment analysis?
5 What analysis of an organization's external business environment should be conducted as part of IS strategic environment analysis?
6 Evaluate different approaches for aligning IS strategy with business strategy and using it to impact business strategy.
7 Explain the concept of portfolio management.
8 Explain the differences between these types of IS investments: strategic, key operational, high potential and support.