Information systems—A key igredient to achieving organizational competitive strategy

Abstract

The development and use of information systems as instruments of organizational competitive strategy are becoming key factors in today's business environment. Industries have recognized the fact that information systems will increase their organizations' competitiveness and overall profitability. However, a number of organizations have also recognized that before information systems can be developed and used effectively, there must first be a throrough understanding of the business opportunities available. Once these organizations have clearly recognized and defined these opportunities, they must then implement the tools and methodologies to help develop an information system which will assist them in enhancing their competitive strategy.