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Test 1 questions (chapters 1-21)

Reference: IT strategy by Jim Maholic

A 3-dimensional framework to plan your digital transformation and deliver value to your enterprise

TextBook : IT Strategy by Jim Maholic

Expectations

• You may use your textbook and discussion notes as resources
• Length requirements: At least 2, but no more than 3 single-spaced pages for each answer.
• Answer has to be from textbook

Question 3:

Chapter 16 (Consideration for New Software Functionality) discusses a fundamental question that must be answered when purchasing and implementing enterprise-level applications such as Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP), Supply Chain Management (SCM), and Customer Relationship Management (CRM). This is do you, A) modify your business to operate according to the "best practice" process around which the software is designed, or B) modify the software to meet the way the business currently operates. Describe the author's position.

Hint on answers:

The author argues that an equilibrium should be pursued between adapting the business to the software and adapting the software to the business (p.197). Furthermore, it is suggested that it is not always appropriate to "rigidly adhere to either approach" (p. 193). Ideal would be to find a middle ground and tailor the software to the way the business operates with the assistance of a skilled systems integrator (p.193). Nevertheless, certain circumstances may necessitate an extreme approach in either direction; in such cases, the organization should prioritize the need to save money or ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements (p.198). The author's position is reasonable because it recognizes both extreme situations and encourages a middle ground between the two approaches.

• Due to the delicate balance between adapting software to the business and adapting the business to the software, the author argues that it is not always appropriate to "rigidly adhere to either approach." It is optimal to identify a point of compatibility between the software and the business. Moreover, if the organization is inclined toward one extremity or the other, it should prioritize cost savings and ensure that the software meets all relevant regulatory and legislative requirements.
• I concur with the author's position as it offers a balanced approach for organizations to work with when interfacing the software to the business. The strategy also considers the financial and regulatory implications of both approaches, which is crucial for organizations to consider when making a choice.