INFORMATION SYSTEMS RISKS
Discussion
Pearlson (2016) said that information resources may be used to gain a strategic advantage even if that advantage is fleeting. When information systems are chosen as the tool to outpace a firm’s competitors, executives should be aware of the many risks that may surface. Some of these risks include the lists below. Please pick two out of this list and describe what they are and their effects.
1. Awakening a sleeping giant.
2. Demonstrating bad timing.
3. Implementing IS poorly.
4. Failing to deliver what users want.
5. Running out of the laws
Minimum 500 words. Ensure that your paper is free from grammatical errors, conjugation, and spellings.
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Reference: Pearlson, K., Saunders, C., Galletta, D. Managing and Using Information Systems: A Strategic Approach, 6th Edition. Burlington, MA. Wiley, 2016
ISBN: 978-1-119-24807-1 (EVALC)
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Answer preview
Information system (IS) risks can be identified in various aspects of business management. Hence, information resources are implemented to enable an organization to gain a competitive advantage by minimizing system risks that can contribute to huge losses (Sherer, & Alter, 2004). Although the selected IS tools are implemented to mitigate risks, managers should be aware of other challenges that arise. The information system risks that a firm is likely to encounter are a poor implementation of IS tools and a bad demonstration of timing.
According to Pearlson et al., (2016),…
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