Business Driven Technology Midterm Exam
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What is a potential consequence of prioritizing technology over business goals?

  • Improved collaboration among business units
  • Reduced efficiency in achieving business objectives (correct)
  • Increased customer satisfaction
  • Enhanced decision-making processes

    • Which of the following is a common approach to align technology with business objectives?

  • Focusing solely on technical capabilities rather than business requirements
  • Utilizing agile methodologies for software development (correct)
  • Implementing technology without considering its impact on business goals
  • Creating complex technological solutions without business input

    • How does the effective use of technology contribute to business success?

  • By minimizing the need for cross-functional teamwork
  • By enabling rapid adaptation to changing market conditions (correct)
  • By automating all decision-making processes
  • By limiting the scope of digital transformation initiatives

    • Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of prioritizing technology over business goals?

    <p>Increased customer satisfaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can effective use of technology contribute to business success?

    <p>By improving operational efficiency and reducing costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common approach to aligning technology with business objectives?

    <p>Ensuring that technology investments support business strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Consequences of Prioritizing Technology Over Business Goals

    • Misalignment can lead to wasted resources and efforts that do not support the overall business strategy.
    • Business objectives may be compromised, impacting customer satisfaction and market competitiveness.
    • Overemphasis on tech may result in neglecting core business functions and processes.

    Common Approaches to Aligning Technology with Business Objectives

    • Establish clear communication channels between IT and business units to ensure mutual understanding of goals.
    • Implementation of cross-departmental projects that integrate technology solutions directly aimed at resolving business challenges.
    • Regular assessment of technology initiatives against business performance metrics to evaluate their impact and ROI.

    Contribution of Effective Use of Technology to Business Success

    • Streamlines operations, increases efficiency, and reduces costs, enabling businesses to allocate resources effectively.
    • Enhances customer engagement through data analytics and personalized marketing strategies that drive sales growth.
    • Facilitates innovation by enabling faster adaptation to market changes and the development of new products or services.

    Misconceptions About Prioritizing Technology

    • Believing that technology solely drives business success without considering the importance of strategy and execution can lead to failed projects and initiatives.

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