CSCI 237-Ch 11

Competitive strategy is supported through activities in the value chain, which consist of collection of business processes supported by information systems.

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The triple bottom line for organizations includes measuring profitability, social performance and employee satisfaction.

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The Zachman framework describes competitive forces in an industry.

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The Zachman framework divides systems into two dimensions: one is based on six reasons for communication; the other is based on stakeholder groups.

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The matching of organizational objectives with IT architecture takes advantage of IT capabilities as they develop.

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Alignment is the matching of business objectives with IT architecture.

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The purpose of an information systems audit is to verify organizations' information systems policies and procedures.

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An IT architecture is like a plan for a city that lays out the street network.

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Green IT practices include using the "sleep" mode of your computer, recycling of computers, and buying energy-efficient electronics.

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For business organizations, governance is often designed to work toward the development of consistent, cohesive management policies and verifiable internal processes.

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