Introduction to Information System Strategy

What is a primary motivation for involving business executives in IS decision-making?

• Reduction of employee workload
• Increased IT budget
• Alignment of IS with business goals
• Enhanced software features

Information systems (IS) decisions have no impact on an organisation’s long-term strategy

• False
• True

Aligning IS with business objectives can provide a competitive advantage.

• False
• True

The motivation to engage in IS decision-making is purely technical.

• False
• True

Stakeholder involvement is important in IS decision-making processes.

• Stakeholder involvement is optional in IS decision-making.
• Stakeholder involvement is crucial in IS decision-making.

Effective IS decisions can lead to cost reduction and improved efficiency.

• Cost reduction and improved efficiency.
• Increased expenses and decreased productivity.

Which of the following is a risk of poor IS decision-making?

• Data breaches due to inadequate security measures.
• Higher profits from improved marketing strategies.
• Increased employee satisfaction due to better communication.
• Enhanced customer loyalty through better service.

Why is strategic alignment between IS and business important?

• It focuses solely on reducing IT costs.
• It ensures technology supports business goals, improving efficiency and competitive advantage.
• It prioritizes technology over business needs.
• It eliminates the need for strategic planning.

Which of the following best defines the goal of IS decision-making in an organisation?

• To prioritize technology over business needs.
• To reduce costs by eliminating all information systems.
• To align information systems with business objectives and enhance decision-making.
• To create a complex hierarchy of decision-makers.

What is a key managerial role in IS project participation?

• Project Manager
• Software Developer
• Business Analyst
• Team Leader