Assignment Task: Strategic Use of Information Resources
Chapter Overview:
A long-standing management topic for information systems courses is the use of information and information systems for strategic advantage. The triangle model of chapter 1 sets up this discussion by making the link between IT and business strategy. This chapter explores some of these concepts, building on the classic Porter models.
Discussion Opener: What do you think about the Zara case? Did they use Porter's model or something else?
General Discussions: Why are we concerned with the alignment of business, organizational, and information strategies?
How can that knowledge be helpful to you in your career?