Digital Transformation Exam (ISM?)
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Complete list of domains being of digital transformation include:

  • Value, competition, customers, data and innovation (correct)
  • Customers, data and innovation
  • Competition, customers, data, value and patents
  • Customer networks, big data and innovation

Strategic theme of “build platforms, not just products” is related to the domain of:

  • Value
  • Innovation
  • Data
  • Competition (correct)

Incumbent operating models comprise of the following types of digital transaction platforms:

  • Process digitalization, communication digitalization and buyer digitalization (correct)
  • Company, process and customers
  • Platforms, customer networks and products

The customer network strategy of “be faster, be easier, be everywhere, be always on” is best suited to the following customer network behavior:

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Changes in strategic assumptions from the analog to the digital age in terms of moving from having distinctions between partners and rivals to blurred distinctions and rivals and moving from having assets in the firm to having assets that reside in networks is related to the following domain of digital transformation:

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According to Crittenden et al. (2014), the platform through which channel members can bring high touch to the technology is:

<p>Communications digitalization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The three key characteristics of platforms are:

<p>Distinct types of customers, direct interaction and facilitating (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the classification of four types of platforms, platforms such as Uber and Airbnb are classified as:

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Platforms create network effects. When the value of a service goes up as the number of users rises, this is:

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The way in which businesses produce, manage, and utilize information is covered by the following domain of digital transformation:

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Key data types for business strategy are:

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Distinctive characteristics of the big data are:

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Types of experiments characterized by exploratory nature and informal design are:

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Two sided markets are faced with three challenges, namely:

<p>Pricing the platform, winner-take-all dynamics and the threat of envelopment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Convergent experiments are not characterized by which of the following principles:

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In an analog era, the value proposition was characterized by the following:

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Once the new technologies kick in, this can decline the relevance of a once valued product or service. The routes out of shrinking market can be through:

<p>New customers (C), New value (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

As firms try to continuously adapt their value's proposition, they may run into some organizational challenges, namely:

<p>Avoiding myopia (A), Allocating talent and treasure (B), Dedicating leadership (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The way the firm Y started selling their product/service to the customers and entering the car market is an example of which trajectory of the disruptive business models:

<p>Outside in (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The way the firm X started exploring potential impact on them and other incumbents reflects the approach of:

<p>Laddering (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Creation of a firm of “X sharing cars” by X to directly compete with the firm Y reflects which of the strategies to deal with disruptors:

<p>Launch an independent disruptor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Digital Transformation

The process of changing business models, processes, and strategies to leverage digital technologies and meet evolving customer needs.

Digital Transformation

The process of changing business models, processes, and strategies to leverage digital technologies and meet evolving customer needs.

Build Platforms, Not Just Products

A strategy involving a shift from building individual products to creating online platforms that connect users and enable interactions.

Incumbent Operating Model

How companies structure their operations in the digital age, often involving online platforms and digital processes.

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Customer Network Strategy

Strategies that focus on improving the way customers access, connect with, and customize their experiences with a business.

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Digital Transaction Platforms

Platforms that connect and facilitate interactions between different types of users, ultimately creating value for everyone involved.

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Blurred Distinctions

The blurring lines between partners and competitors in the digital environment.

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Network Effects

Understanding and leveraging the network effects that emerge when the value of a platform grows with the increasing number of users.

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Key Data Types

The data that organizations collect and utilize to make strategic decisions, usually categorized into business process, product/service, and customer data.

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Big Data

The collection of data that is characterized by its volume, variety, velocity, and veracity, representing a significant challenge and opportunity for businesses.

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Divergent Experiments

Experiments with exploratory and informal designs, often used to discover new insights or test various approaches.

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Two-Sided Markets

Platforms that serve two distinct groups of users, each contributing to the value proposition of the other group.

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Laddering

The process of understanding customer needs by asking successive questions about the underlying motivations and desires behind their choices.

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Launch an Independent Disruptor

A strategy for dealing with disruptive competitors by creating a separate business that directly tackles the disruptive offering.

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Value Proposition

The value a product or service offers to consumers, often evolving with the changing needs of the market.

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Launch an Independent Disruptor

A strategy for dealing with disruptive competitors by creating a separate business that directly tackles the disruptive offering.

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Laddering

The process of understanding customer needs by asking successive questions about the underlying motivations and desires behind their choices.

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Two-Sided Markets

Platforms that serve two distinct groups of users, each contributing to the value proposition of the other group.

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Divergent Experiments

Experiments with exploratory and informal designs, often used to discover new insights or test various approaches.

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Big Data

The collection of data that is characterized by its volume, variety, velocity, and veracity, representing a significant challenge and opportunity for businesses.

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Key Data Types

The data that organizations collect and utilize to make strategic decisions, usually categorized into business process, product/service, and customer data.

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Network Effects

Understanding and leveraging the network effects that emerge when the value of a platform grows with the increasing number of users.

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Blurred Distinctions

The blurring lines between partners and competitors in the digital environment.

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Digital Transaction Platforms

Platforms that connect and facilitate interactions between different types of users, ultimately creating value for everyone involved.

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Customer Network Strategy

Strategies that focus on improving the way customers access, connect with, and customize their experiences with a business.

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Incumbent Operating Model

How companies structure their operations in the digital age, often involving online platforms and digital processes.

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Build Platforms, Not Just Products

A strategy involving a shift from building individual products to creating online platforms that connect users and enable interactions.

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Digital Transformation

The process of changing business models, processes, and strategies to leverage digital technologies and meet evolving customer needs.

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Digital Transformation

The process of changing business models, processes, and strategies to leverage digital technologies and meet evolving customer needs.

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Study Notes

ISM Sample Exam Questions

  • Exam will have 35 total questions, approximately 5 per lecture topic.
  • Exam is open-book multiple-choice.
  • Some questions have one or more correct answers.
  • Two question types:
    • Statements/questions where you select one or more correct answers (e.g., questions 1-18)
    • Short cases followed by multiple-choice questions where you select one or more correct answers (e.g., cases X and Y car firms, questions 19-21).
  • Exam questions may come from the textbook, articles, and lectures.

Digital Transformation Domains

  • Complete list of digital transformation domains includes: value, competition, customers, data, and innovation.

Strategic Theme

  • "Build platforms, not just products" relates to the innovation domain.

Incumbent Operating Models

  • Incumbent operating models include platforms, customer networks, products, process digitalization, communication digitalization, and buyer digitalization.

Customer Network Behavior

  • The "be faster, be easier, be everywhere, be always on" customer network strategy best suits the "customize" behavior.

Strategic Assumptions

  • Digital age changes strategic assumptions.
  • Distinction between partners/rivals blurs.

Digital Transformation Domain: Networks

  • Moving from assets in the firm to network assets is related to the "Customer Networks" domain of digital transformation.

Platform Through Which Channel Members Bring High Touch

  • According to Crittenden et al. (2014), the channel through which channel members bring high-touch to technology is "communications digitalization."

Platform Characteristics

  • Three key characteristics of platforms are: distinct customer types, direct interaction, and facilitation.

Platform Types

  • Uber and Airbnb, classified as exchange platforms.

Network Effects

  • Value of a service increases as user numbers rise (indirect effect).

Information Utilization

  • The way businesses produce, manage, and utilize information is covered in the "data" domain of digital transformation.

Business Strategy Data

  • Key data types for business strategy: business process data, product/service data, and customer data.

Big Data Characteristics

  • Distinctive characteristics of big data include: volume, velocity, variety, structure in some cases.

Experiment Types

  • Convergent experiments are characterized by exploratory nature and informal design. (divergent, causal, and confirmatory are other types).

Two-Sided Markets

  • Two-sided markets face pricing, winner-take-all dynamics, and envelopment challenges.

Experiment Principles

  • Convergent experiments do not follow the principle of blind testing .

Value Proposition (Analog Era)

  • Value propositions in the analog era were defined by industry, changing customer needs, and required adaptability.

New Technologies and Their Relevance

  • New technologies can diminish the relevance of previously valuable products or services. Relevancy can be regained by developing new value propositions or targeting new customers.

Adapting Value Proposition

  • Firms that continuously adapt their value proposition may face organizational challenges.

Case Study: Car Firms X and Y

  • Firm X is a long-time automaker that previously focused on robust, reliable cars for ownership.
  • Firm Y introduced a car-sharing service.
  • Firm X responded to the emergence of the new business model by creating its own car-sharing service to compete.
  • The case explores different business model trajectories for entering a market (outside-in, inside-out).
  • The case also looks at different strategies to respond to disruption in the market.

Diversifying Portfolio/Exiting

  • Possible strategies for dealing with challenges in a market include diversifying your portfolio, or planning an exit strategy.

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Prepare for your upcoming exam on digital transformation with this comprehensive quiz. Covering key themes such as value, competition, and customer networks, this open-book multiple-choice exam features both statement questions and short case analyses. Test your understanding of strategic themes and incumbent operating models to excel in your studies.

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