The owner and managing director of Eaglet plc, a large, independent garage, is considering how to improve the company's management information system. The garage engages in 3 main activities: the sale of new cars under franchise, the sale of all makes of used cars and the repair and service of new, used and external customers' cars. Each activity has its own manager.

Outline the factors you would consider important in following the alternative strategies of:

(a) a balanced dealership

(b) emphasizing new car sales

(c) emphasizing used car sales.

What are the implications under each strategy for the AIS?