Course: DDBA 8512 Seminar in IT for Competitive Advantage
Discussion: Foundations for Competitive Advantage
An organization must have a deep understanding of its underlying capabilities and processes in order to successfully use its information technologies to achieve a strategic advantage.
To prepare for this Discussion, review the Learning Resources for this week and conduct further research of models for IT contributing to competitive advantage.
By Day 3
Post an assessment of the influence of IT in the creation of competitive advantage in organizations, incorporating the Required Readings on strategy and competition. In your assessment, address the following:
· What is competitive advantage and what are the ways it is created?
· How does IT contribute to competitives advantage?
· What are the risks associated with using technology for competitive advantage?
· Also, include in your post a current theory related to IT for competitive advantage. Select a theory that extends beyond the resources provided in the readings for this week and involve your own research in the Walden Library using recent peer-reviewed sources. For the theory, provide a summary using these section headings:
o The name of the theory
o The year the theory was introduced
o The theorist/author
o Key components of the theory
o A statement of how the theory does or does not apply
Be sure to support your work with a minimum of three specific citations from this week’s Learning Resources and at least one additional scholarly source.
