Achieving Competitive Advantage with Information Systems

Chapter 3

Achieving Competitive Advantage with

Information Systems

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Chapter 3 Achieving Competitive Advantage with Information Systems

STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES

? How does Porter's competitive forces model help companies develop competitive strategies using information systems?

? How do the value chain and value web models help businesses identify opportunities for strategic information system applications?

? How do information systems help businesses use synergies, core competencies, and networkbased strategies to achieve competitive advantage?

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STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES

? How do competing on a global scale and promoting quality enhance competitive advantage?

? Evaluate the role of business process management (BPM) in enhancing competitiveness.

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Verizon or AT&T: Which Company Has the Best Digital Strategy?

? Problem

Intense competition, difficult strategic decisions.

? Solutions

Verizon heavily promotes its FiOS service whereas AT&T partners with smartphone developers like Apple to strengthen its wireless business.

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Verizon or AT&T: Which Company Has the Best Digital Strategy?

? Cutting-edge technologies like the iPhone and fiberoptic networks offer Verizon and AT&T opportunities to gain an edge.

? Illustrates digital technology's role in gaining and maintaining a competitive advantage

? And what about substitute providers like cable companies and Wi-Max (wide area Wi-Fi)?

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