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IT Strategy

This activity addresses the following module outcome:

MO1: Compare IT strategic planning tools. (CO1)

IT strategy helps to ensure that a very expensive resource is being used to focus on the organization's strategy. There are a number of components to IT strategy and governance.

In preparation for this discussion, please read the required material and watch the assigned videos, then respond to the following:

In your initial post, answer the following questions from the textbook:

1. What are the three categories of value drivers?

2. Why do reactive approaches to IT investments fail?

3. What is the goal of IT-business alignment?

4. Why is IT strategic planning revisited on a regular basis?

5. What are the functions of a steering committee?

6. Describe the IT strategic planning process.

7. Explain how a good IT strategy can help companies gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

(Turban et al., 2017).

In your response, complete the following:

1. Identify additional benefits to IT strategic planning

Your response should be substantive (at least 150 words) and include reference citations and use APA formatting.