Linnaeus University Informatics Programme: Master of Information systemsDate of delivery: 13/2/2014Ass. 1: Critical Success Factors (CSFs) and Generic Business StrategiesAuthor/ Pnr: Elissavet Kartaloglou / ek222ng E-mail: [email protected]: 5IK034 Prof: Jaime CamposContents
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………………………3Presentation of the Main Concept of CSFs …………………………………………………………….3How CSFs are Applied and their Role in Strategic Planning…………………………………..4 CSFs Work Steps ………………………………………………………………………………………………….5 CSFs in Practice……………………………………………………………………………………………………6 Presentation of the main concept of Generic Business Strategies …………………………….6 How Generic Business Strategies are applied and their Role in Strategic Planning….8 Generic Business Strategies Requirements …………………………………………………………….9 Generic Business Strategies in Practice ………………………………………………………………….9References …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1021. Introduction
In an evolving world where businesses have to overcome adverse conditions such as the economic crisis, rapid changes in technology and extreme competition, strategies that will ensure sustainability and competitiveness are on the top of the agenda of any business. These strategies are interconnected with the IS/IT system of the businesses. According to Ward and Peppard (2007, p.3) Information Technology facilitates through PCs, servers, software…