1 Assess the barriers to and facilitators for creating a successful information systems strategy process.

2 Suggest approaches managers can use to ensure that IS strategy is aligned with business strategy, but can also impact business strategy where appropriate.

3 Assess alternative approaches to selection of IS applications portfolio.

4 What should the involvement be for senior management in determining and executing information systems strategy in a large organization?

5 Assess the relevance of approaches developed for IS strategic planning for assisting in e-business strategy and implementation.

6 Much of the research into success factors for developing information systems strategy dates from the 1980s and 1990s. To what extent do you think lessons have been learnt? What might the reasons be for changes in IS implementation?