- Define the firms’ industry and where it is positioned in the value chain.
- Describe the firm relative to Porter’s five competitive forces.
- You may also find it useful to analyze the websites of the organization’s top two or three
competitors. - What is the firm’s business strategy(ies): cost leadership, differentiation, niche, growth, and/or
innovation? - In what way(s) is the organization using its current IT infrastructure and information resources
to fulfill that business strategy(ies)? - Based on your research so far, identify and describe in detail ways in which IT can help the firm
achieve a better market strategic position or perhaps even a competitive advantage.
