Strategic Information Systems Quiz

By broadcasting a reading of the newspaper followed by a coded header containing information on the content of the article, clients could tune their devices to the appropriate radio frequency and record only the news segments they were interested in based on predefined keywords.

SIS can be used to reduce the cost of current products or improve service delivery, thereby offering a competitive edge over rivals.

SIS technology can enhance the planning process through better data sources and advanced analytical techniques, leading to enhanced forecasting and evaluation capabilities.

<p>SIS primarily provide assistance in some aspect of the decision-making process rather than making decisions themselves, while operational systems are more focused on executing decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Strategic information systems often assist in exploring alternatives for decision-making by providing structured planning process support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Due to the ever-changing nature of top management work and its fragmented nature, most activities are likely not amenable to computer support, although advances in technology and increasing familiarity with digital tools may change this dynamic in the future.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The technology push approach involves identifying new products or services based on the capabilities of emerging technologies, while the needs pull approach involves identifying a specific service or product requirement and then using technology to address that need.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The emergence of inexpensive microcomputers in households led to the creation of the video game industry, which proved more profitable than movies and offered a higher return on investment (ROI). This example demonstrates how the capabilities of a new technology (microcomputers) suggested a new product (video games) and influenced strategic planning in that industry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The primary goal of Strategic Information Systems (SIS) is to provide managers with accurate, timely, and relevant information to aid in decision-making processes. SIS can be implemented as computer-based, manual, formal, or informal systems, depending on the specific requirements of the business.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The key aspect of the technology push approach lies in the ability to forecast technological trends, particularly in the consumer market, and interpreting the implications of those trends for strategic planning and product/service development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In the needs pull approach, the starting point is identifying a specific service or product requirement, while in the technology push approach, the starting point is the capabilities of the emerging technology itself, which then suggest new products or services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Relying solely on the technology push approach may lead to developing products or services that lack a clear market need, while relying solely on the needs pull approach may result in missing opportunities presented by emerging technologies. A balanced approach that considers both technological trends and market needs is likely more effective in a rapidly changing technological landscape.</p> Signup and view all the answers