Problem
The CEO and CIO in your company wants to propose a new information system that may have a strategic impact on the business. They believe that by gathering data on competitors' customers, the business will gain a significant competitive advantage. You are the primary lead when applying technology to the business and you have been asked for your opinion about this new opportunity.
In a 1,500 to 1,750 words e-mail response, provide your opinions about an information system such as this. Be sure to answer the following questions:
1) What would the advantages and disadvantages of the information system be?
2) Identify the type of information system this would represent.
3) What ethical problems might this type of system introduce? Provide at least 2 examples of potential problems.
4) Address this type of information system with respect to how organizational decision making might be impacted.
5) Does it matter whether the customers are individuals or businesses? Why or why not?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.