Please read “Business Problem-Solving Case: Did Information Systems Cause Deutsche Bank to Stumble?” on pages 35-36 of your text and answer the following: What was the role of information technology at Deutsche Bank? How was IT related to the bank’s operational efficiency, decision-making capability, and business strategy? Was Deutsche Bank using technology effectively to pursue its business strategy? Explain your answer.
Please read “Business Problem-Solving Case: Social Business: Full Speed Ahead or Proceed with Caution?” on pages 74-76 of your text and answer the following: Identify the people, organization, and technology factors responsible for impeding adoption of internal corporate social networks. Next, compare the experiences implementing internal social networks of the organizations described in this case. Why were some successful? What role did management play in this process? Should all companies implement internal enterprise social networks? Why or why not?
Please read “Business Problem-Solving Case: Walmart Versus Amazon and the Future of Retail” on pages 110-112 of your text and answer the following: Analyze Walmart and using the competitive forces and value chain models. Then, compare Walmart and Amazon’s business models and business strategies. What role does information technology play in each of these businesses? How is it helping them refine their business strategies?
