Question 1

Recommended tools for identifying IS strategic initiatives do NOT include:

Accepted Answer

A)  bottom-up analysis. 
B)  critical success factors analysis. 
C)  value chain analysis. 
D)  analysis of competitive forces. 
A)  bottom-up analysis. 
B)  critical success factors analysis. 
C)  value chain analysis. 
D)  analysis of competitive forces.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a guideline for successful IS planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  The strategic IS plan should be developed independent of business managers. 
B)  The strategic IS plan should be aligned with business goals. 
C)  IS plans should reflect realistic expectations. 
D)  The information resources planning effort should be viewed as an iterative effort. 
A)  The strategic IS plan should be developed independent of business managers. 
B)  The strategic IS plan should be aligned with business goals. 
C)  IS plans should reflect realistic expectations. 
D)  The information resources planning effort should be viewed as an iterative effort.

Question 3

Which stage of IT architecture maturity seeks to both achieve the flexibility needed by local business units and to retain enterprise-wide standards,such as with ERP systems,for a multinational firm?

Accepted Answer

A)  Application Silos 
B)  Standardized Technology 
C)  Rationalized Data and Process 
D)  Modularity 
A)  Application Silos 
B)  Standardized Technology 
C)  Rationalized Data and Process 
D)  Modularity

Recommended tools for identifying IS strategic initiatives do NOT include:

Which of the following is not a guideline for successful IS planning?

Which stage of IT architecture maturity seeks to both achieve the flexibility needed by local business units and to retain enterprise-wide standards,such as with ERP systems,for a multinational firm?

Managing IT in a Digital World

Computer Systems

Telecommunications and Networking

The Data Resource

Enterprise Systems

Managerial Support Systems

E-Business Systems

Basic Systems Concepts and Tools

Methodologies for Custom Software Development

Methodologies for Purchased Software Packages

IT Project Management

Leading the Information Systems Function

Information Security

Social, Ethical, and Legal Issues

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Exam 12: Planning Information Systems Resources

Recommended tools for identifying IS strategic initiatives do NOT include:

Which of the following is not a guideline for successful IS planning?

Which stage of IT architecture maturity seeks to both achieve the flexibility needed by local business units and to retain enterprise-wide standards,such as with ERP systems,for a multinational firm?

Managing IT in a Digital World

Computer Systems

Telecommunications and Networking

The Data Resource

Enterprise Systems

Managerial Support Systems

E-Business Systems

Basic Systems Concepts and Tools

Methodologies for Custom Software Development

Methodologies for Purchased Software Packages

IT Project Management

Leading the Information Systems Function

Information Security

Social, Ethical, and Legal Issues

Filters