Strategic IT business alignment-------Grads Level

For these questions you need to be Understand the entire article of  MIS and Calgary case in order to answer the question correctly.  You also need to understand how a company can derive competitive advantage by their use of IT. 

For questions 1-5 it is NOT a requirement for you to cite any of our readings or articles. For questions 6 and 7 you MUST cite Wixom, Yen, and Relich, 2013), each question expect 3-5 sentences. 

1) Why did Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre need a new database? What did Facey hope to achieve from the new database (in terms of its impact on business)? (5 points)

 

2) Described one technical issue Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre faced? (5 points)

 

3) Describe one People related issue Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre may face as they look for a solution with their IS systems? (5 points)

 

4) Describe one organization process and/or task related issue Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre may face as they look for a solution with their IS systems? (5 points)

 

5) Describe one advantage Raiser’s Edge NXT has over the basic Raiser’s Edge software? (5 points)

 

6) What advice would you give Facey for the new drop in clinic database Based on the “Recommendations to Drive Speed to Insight” pp 119 in Maximizing Value from Business Analytics June 2013 (12:2)| MIS Quarterly Executive Barbara H. Wixom Bruce Yen Michael Relich (5 points)

 

7) What advice would you give Facey for the new drop in clinic database Based on the “Recommendations to Drive Pervasive Use” pp 119-120 in Maximizing Value from Business Analytics June 2013 (12:2)| MIS Quarterly Executive Barbara H. Wixom Bruce Yen Michael Relich (5 points)