Week 4: Understanding the Information Technology (IT) Strategy Required Readings: 1. Review Chapters 1 through Chapter 3. 2. Read Chapters 4 through Chapter 6. 3. Read the IT Planning at ModMeters Case Study on pages 82-85 in the course textbook. Assignment Instructions: Write a 4-page paper using Microsoft Word. The paper should answer the following questions in your response: 1. Define Strategic Planning. a. find a journal article with the Strategy Planning definition. b. Provide the in-text citation and a reference for the Strategy Planning definition. 2. Define Information Technology (IT) Strategy. a. find a journal article with the (IT) Strategy definition. b. Provide the in-text citation and a reference for the (IT) Strategy definition. 3. How will the following critical success factors outlined in the textbook help ModMeters accomplish the demands described in the case study? 3. Revisit your business model. 3. Have strategic themes. 3. Get the right people involved. 3. Work in partnership with the business 1. Discuss two challenges that ModMeters could encounter when developing an IT strategy. 1. Discuss effective strategies that will help the business and IT staff build communicate effective and build strong relationships?
