Importance of an IS Strategy in an Organization

Q1. What does IS stand for in the context of organizational strategy?

• A. Information System

• B. Internal Strategy

• C. Innovative System

• D. Integrated Solution

Q2. Why is having an IS strategy important for an organization?

• A. To improve staff satisfaction

• B. To align technology with business goals

• C. To reduce employee turnover

• D. To eliminate all organizational risks

Which of the following is a primary benefit of implementing an effective IS strategy?

• A. Increased entertainment options for employees

• B. Improved organizational decision-making

• C. Higher dependence on manual processes

• D. Increased operational costs

Q4. An IS strategy helps organizations achieve which of the following objectives?

• A. Increased data breaches

• B. Alignment of IT with business objectives

• C. Increased complexity in processes

• D. Higher employee attrition rates

Q5. How does an IS strategy contribute to competitive advantage?

• A. By encouraging uniformity in market practices

• B. By ensuring resources are used inefficiently

• C. By enabling better use of information and technology

• D. By slowing down the decision-making process

Q6. One critical aspect of an IS strategy is to:

• A. Ensure IT investments are aligned with organizational goals

• B. Reduce the need for employee training

• C. Eliminate all use of technology

• D. Focus solely on hardware procurement

Q7. What role does data management play in an IS strategy?

• A. It complicates organizational operations

• B. It enables informed decision-making

• C. It reduces the need for technology adoption

• D. It focuses only on storage

Q8. Which of the following is an example of IS strategy application?

• A. Using paper-based filing systems

• B. Implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

• C. Avoiding digital tools

• D. Employing only manual labor for tasks

Q9. An effective IS strategy ensures:

• A. An increase in cybersecurity vulnerabilities

• B. Efficient resource allocation

• C. A decrease in productivity

• D. Reduced customer satisfaction

Q10. What is a potential risk of not having an IS strategy?

• A. Increased profits

• B. Misalignment between technology and business goals

• C. Enhanced data security

• D. Improved employee collaboration