To identify the types of systems that provide a strategic advantage to their$$ firms, select the list that contains all the questions managers should ask.

 

 What is the structure of the industry in which the firm is

$$ located? What are the$$ business, firm, and industry value chains for this particular$$ firm? Have we aligned IT with our business strategy and$$ goals?

 

Can we purchase an$$ "off the$$ shelf" system? Can we outsource the$$ development? What system does our competitor$$ use?

 

What products does our competitor offer that we$$ offer? Can any of our value chains be$$ automated? Can we use cloud$$ services?

 

What competition is there in the industry in which the firm is$$ located? What are the$$ business, firm, and industry value chains for this particular$$ firm? Have we aligned IT with our business strategy and$$ goals?

 

What will the cost be to develop the IS$$ system? Will we be able to develop in$$ house? Will we use a native app or Web$$ app?