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Introduction to Competitive Advantage in Information Systems

Data Rich, Information Poor

QUESTIONS AND EXERCISES

  1. How might information systems impact mergers and acquisitions? What are the key issues to consider?
  2. Discuss the possible consequences of a company having multiple plants, each with a different information system using different part numbers and naming conventions for identical products.
  3. Why does it take longer, and require more processing power, to analyze sales trends by region and product, as opposed to posting a sales transaction?