MGM4197-Mgt Info Systems; Group 1; Sem2 2012/2013 Lecturer: Saa !atu" I#ra$!m %$apter 4: Informat!on Systems In&estment an Strateg!

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1) Describe the three primary uses of Information systems in organizations. Which of the three provides the highest business values? 2) List and e plain the five general types of organizational strategy according to !hompson. ") Describe some of the sources of competitive advantage #) Describe a value chain and its components. $ plain the relationship bet%een a value chain to a strategy &I'. () What is a business case? Why do %e need to present business case? )) What is productivity parado ? Why does it happen? $ plain this from the four perspectives that are discussed in class. *) $ plain the three types of argument in ma+ing a business case? When ma+ing an argument based faith, %hat are the factors needs to be considered? -) When ma+ing an argument based on fact, %hat are the factors need to be loo+ed into, and ho% to e plain this factors? .) !o %hom do %e need to present our business case to? List and e plain %ho they are. What are the things that need to be ta+en into consideration to ensure the success of this presentation? 1/). List and e plain the important factors in accessing I! value according to the holistic vie% 01o%ard 2ubin). 11) Why is adopting a successful innovation is difficult? What is disruptive innovation? 12). What is a $3business innovation cycle? List and e plain its steps. $ plain the three %ays to thin+ about in disruptive innovation.