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1. Refer to different types of information systems. Which types of ISs can gain strategic advantage and which cannot? Why?
2. What strategic goal can an IS attain that does not involve wresting market share from competitors? Provide some business examples.
3. Sometimes it is difficult to convince top management to commit funds to develop and implement an SIS. Why?
4. What is reengineering? Why is reengineering often mentioned along with IT?
5. Software developers have made great efforts to create a standard. What does creating a standard mean in the software industry, and why are companies doing it?
6. Adobe encourages PC users to download its Acrobat Reader and Flash Player free of charge. How does this eventually help Adobe strategically? If they give the application away, how does their generosity help them make money?
7. What were the reasons for the failure of the original purpose of FordDirect.com? Who eventually gained from the system and what were the gains?
8. What does the term "first mover" mean?
9. What does the term "bleeding edge" mean?