Posted: February 5th, 2019
CSU DBA8671 unit I assessment
Question 1
Why is it necessary to strengthen the relationship between
business strategy and IT strategy? Give three examples of organizations that
are successful because of such a strong relationship.
Your response should be at least 300 words in length. All
sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and
quoted material must have accompanying citations. Any references or citations
used should be in APA style.
Answer
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25 points
Question 2
Several new, innovative presentation software solutions have
been released that can help your organizationâs marketing department increase
the quality of its marketing materials. However, the CEO of the organization
has never put much stock in new technology and feels that the software the
organization is currently using is sufficient and sees no reason to change. Use
the âpeeling the onionâ analogy as well as the questions in Figure 1.1 on p. 3
in your textbook to demonstrate the value of these new software solutions to
your organization.
Your response should be at least 300 words in length. All
sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and
quoted material must have accompanying citations. Any references or citations
used should be in APA style.
Answer
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25 points
Question 3
Using the three components of an IT value proposition
discussed in your textbook, develop a proposition to present to your CEO that
will convince him or her to purchase new presentation software for your
organizationâs marketing department.
Your response should be at least 300 words in length. All
sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and
quoted material must have accompanying citations. Any references or citations
used should be in APA style.
Answer
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25 points
Question 4
Your textbook discusses five practices that businesses use
to more dynamically link IT strategy with the strategy of the business. In your
opinion, which of these five practices do you think would work the best in your
organization? Explain in detail how your chosen practice would function within
your organization.
Your response should be at least 500 words in length. All
sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and
quoted material must have accompanying citations. Any references or citations
used should be in APA style.