North Georgia College & State University Management Essay

Answer these four questions.

There is no word count as long as all parts of the question are answered.

1.Distinguish between an Information Systems (IS) Strategy and an Information Technology (IT) Strategy and explain why such strategies are needed as part of the overall organizational strategy.

2.Critically evaluate whether or not an IS Strategy may help an organization to achieve a competitive advantage. If an IS Strategy can help an organization achieve a competitive advantage – how might an organization sustain such an advantage?

3.With reference to your studies on Information Systems failures, analyse the typical problems that might be expected to arise within Information Systems projects. Illustrate your answer with reference to literature and any relevant examples. Suggest remedies to the problems you have identified.

4.Discuss why SMEs may experience difficulties in developing an Information Systems Strategy. As part of your answer you should suggest solutions to the difficulties you discuss.