The Significance of IS: Exercises

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This chapter explores the significance of information systems in modern businesses, demonstrating the productivity paradox, evaluating the argument in 'Does IT Matter?', and explaining the components of competitive advantage. It presents compelling examples of how information systems can provide businesses with a competitive advantage, gives real-world context to the role of information systems in decision-making, and offers expert guidance on utilizing information systems for competitive advantage.

Exercises

Analyze Carr's position in regards to PC vs. Mac, Open Office vs. Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Powerpoint vs. Tableau.
Do some independent research on Nicholas Carr (the author of "IT Doesn't Matter") and explain his current position on the ability of IT to provide competitive advantage.
Review the WebEx website. What features of WebEx would contribute to good collaboration? Compare WebEx with other collaboration tools such as Skype or Google Hangouts?

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