Strategic Information Systems
Definition
"Strategic information systems change the goals, business processes, products, services or environmental relationships of organizations to help them gain an edge over competitors." (Laudon & Laudon, 1998, p. 49) In order to be considered strategic, the information system must create a sustainable competitive advantage.
Criteria
There are three ways in which information systems can create a sustainable competitive advantage. Only one need be present for the system to be considered strategic.
Reference:
Laudon, Kenneth C. and Laudon, Jane Price. (1998). Management information systems: New approaches to organization and technology (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
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