The final deliverable will depend upon the case and creativity will not only be allowed but valued--for example, writing responses in the form of a memo if that seems appropriate, using charts and graphs.
In answering the questions, consider other points of view and/or questions you may have about the situation presented.
- Why do businesses need information technology? What are the advantages and disadvantages you see within the organization?
- How can understanding the overall organization's strategic goals aid in planning? What are the potential problems?
- As a manager, you need to analyze information from a wide variety of sources. What information do you need to make decisions? Where would you find it?
- What were your criteria for evaluating the information presented? Are the facts documented or assumed to be true?
- Is there an opportunity to take the organization in a new direction or make improvements to performance?
- How could you effectively use the information to give your firm a competitive advantage over the competition?
Remember, there are no absolute right or wrong answers in these assignments. I am looking for your opinion and the appropriate documentation and references to support your premise. Be creative. Dare to think outside the box.