Question 1

Critical success factors that provide a firm with a potential competitive edge best describes_____________
.

Accepted Answer

distinctiv

Question 2

Each of the following represents a key element in the formulation of strategy except:

Accepted Answer

A)  strategy. 
B)  inhibitors. 
C)  mission. 
D)  vision. 
A)  strategy. 
B)  inhibitors. 
C)  mission. 
D)  vision.

Question 3

___________________refers to the radical design of new processes that include new approaches to work, new organizational structures, and new relationships with customers, suppliers, partners, and employees.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________________refers to the radical design of new...

Question 4

A purpose of strategic objectives is to articulate how the vision will be accomplished over an identified time period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The role that information technology takes when the IT strategy becomes the business strategy is best described as_________________ .

Accepted Answer

transforma

Question 6

Commitment of senior business management is an essential component for the successful implementation of an aligned IT strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In the Strategic Alignment Model, the linkage between the IT strategy domain and the business strategy domains is called_____________

Accepted Answer

strategic

Question 8

An IT mission statement is a concise statement of why the IT group exists and the purpose and function it provides for the company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In the Strategic Alignment Model, the linkage between the internal domains of business and IT such that the capabilities of the IT infrastructure support the requirements and expectations of the business' organizational structure and processes is called____________ .

Accepted Answer

operationa

Question 10

Which of the following frameworks addresses IT strategy by application prioritization and application portfolio management?:

Accepted Answer

A)  Framework for assessing the strategic importance of an IT system. 
B)  Corporate goals for IT. 
C)  Seven sources of innovation. 
D)  Balanced scorecard. 
A)  Framework for assessing the strategic importance of an IT system. 
B)  Corporate goals for IT. 
C)  Seven sources of innovation. 
D)  Balanced scorecard.

Question 11

The typical role of champion is to obtain funding and other resources needed to implement the vision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An alignment enabler is an organizational factor that should be minimized because it can hinder achieving IT-business alignment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Rivalry between existing firms is usually the strongest of the external environment threats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The component of the Delta model which would use IT strategies such as integrated Supply Chain Management and Customer Relationship Management or collaborative planning and forecasting using Web technologies best describes:

Accepted Answer

A)  system lock-in. 
B)  customer solutions. 
C)  best products. 
D)  product economics. 
A)  system lock-in. 
B)  customer solutions. 
C)  best products. 
D)  product economics.

Question 15

According to the Strategic Alignment Model, each of the following components is concerned with the external domain of IT strategy except:

Accepted Answer

A)  scope of the firm's technology. 
B)  systemic competencies. 
C)  IT processes. 
D)  IT governanceinfrastructure. 
A)  scope of the firm's technology. 
B)  systemic competencies. 
C)  IT processes. 
D)  IT governanceinfrastructure.

Question 16

An objective of the Ansoff's Product/Market Matrix is to help identify growth strategies for an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A mission statement is a concise, measurable statement of where the company wants to go and what it aspires to be.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In its formulation of an IT strategy, IT management needs to be concerned with both the ______________and internal domains of strategic alignment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In its formulation of an IT strategy,...

Question 19

A ________is a concise, measurable statement of where the company wants to go and what it aspires to be.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________is a concise, measurable statement of...

Question 20

Which of the following is least likely to be used as a technique for evaluating alternative IT strategies?:

Accepted Answer

A)  sScenario planning 
B)  bBalanced scorecard 
C)  cCost and benefit analysis 
D)  gGap analysis 
A)  sScenario planning 
B)  bBalanced scorecard 
C)  cCost and benefit analysis 
D)  gGap analysis

Critical success factors that provide a firm with a potential competitive edge best describes_____________ .

Each of the following represents a key element in the formulation of strategy except:

___________________refers to the radical design of new processes that include new approaches to work, new organizational structures, and new relationships with customers, suppliers, partners, and employees.

A purpose of strategic objectives is to articulate how the vision will be accomplished over an identified time period.

The role that information technology takes when the IT strategy becomes the business strategy is best described as_________________ .

Commitment of senior business management is an essential component for the successful implementation of an aligned IT strategy.

In the Strategic Alignment Model, the linkage between the IT strategy domain and the business strategy domains is called_____________

An IT mission statement is a concise statement of why the IT group exists and the purpose and function it provides for the company.

In the Strategic Alignment Model, the linkage between the internal domains of business and IT such that the capabilities of the IT infrastructure support the requirements and expectations of the business' organizational structure and processes is called____________ .

Which of the following frameworks addresses IT strategy by application prioritization and application portfolio management?:

The typical role of champion is to obtain funding and other resources needed to implement the vision.

An alignment enabler is an organizational factor that should be minimized because it can hinder achieving IT-business alignment.

Rivalry between existing firms is usually the strongest of the external environment threats.

The component of the Delta model which would use IT strategies such as integrated Supply Chain Management and Customer Relationship Management or collaborative planning and forecasting using Web technologies best describes:

According to the Strategic Alignment Model, each of the following components is concerned with the external domain of IT strategy except:

An objective of the Ansoff's Product/Market Matrix is to help identify growth strategies for an organization.

A mission statement is a concise, measurable statement of where the company wants to go and what it aspires to be.

In its formulation of an IT strategy, IT management needs to be concerned with both the ______________and internal domains of strategic alignment.

A ________is a concise, measurable statement of where the company wants to go and what it aspires to be.

Which of the following is least likely to be used as a technique for evaluating alternative IT strategies?:

Introduction

Assessing Strategic Alignment Maturity

The Role of the Cio

Strategic, Tactical Operational IT Processes

IT Planning

Managing Emerging Technologies

Organizing IT

Human Resource HR Considerations

Managing IT Change

IT Governance

IT-Business Communications

Measuring, Reporting, and Controlling

The Value of IT

Filters

Exam 2: Achieving Strategic Alignment

Critical success factors that provide a firm with a potential competitive edge best describes_____________ .

Each of the following represents a key element in the formulation of strategy except:

___________________refers to the radical design of new processes that include new approaches to work, new organizational structures, and new relationships with customers, suppliers, partners, and employees.

A purpose of strategic objectives is to articulate how the vision will be accomplished over an identified time period.

The role that information technology takes when the IT strategy becomes the business strategy is best described as_________________ .

Commitment of senior business management is an essential component for the successful implementation of an aligned IT strategy.

In the Strategic Alignment Model, the linkage between the IT strategy domain and the business strategy domains is called_____________

An IT mission statement is a concise statement of why the IT group exists and the purpose and function it provides for the company.

In the Strategic Alignment Model, the linkage between the internal domains of business and IT such that the capabilities of the IT infrastructure support the requirements and expectations of the business' organizational structure and processes is called____________ .

Which of the following frameworks addresses IT strategy by application prioritization and application portfolio management?:

The typical role of champion is to obtain funding and other resources needed to implement the vision.

An alignment enabler is an organizational factor that should be minimized because it can hinder achieving IT-business alignment.

Rivalry between existing firms is usually the strongest of the external environment threats.

The component of the Delta model which would use IT strategies such as integrated Supply Chain Management and Customer Relationship Management or collaborative planning and forecasting using Web technologies best describes:

According to the Strategic Alignment Model, each of the following components is concerned with the external domain of IT strategy except:

An objective of the Ansoff's Product/Market Matrix is to help identify growth strategies for an organization.

A mission statement is a concise, measurable statement of where the company wants to go and what it aspires to be.

In its formulation of an IT strategy, IT management needs to be concerned with both the ______________and internal domains of strategic alignment.

A ________is a concise, measurable statement of where the company wants to go and what it aspires to be.

Which of the following is least likely to be used as a technique for evaluating alternative IT strategies?:

Introduction

Assessing Strategic Alignment Maturity

The Role of the Cio

Strategic, Tactical Operational IT Processes

IT Planning

Managing Emerging Technologies

Organizing IT

Human Resource HR Considerations

Managing IT Change

IT Governance

IT-Business Communications

Measuring, Reporting, and Controlling

The Value of IT

Filters