IT strategy Research essay

The purpose of this assignment is to develop your capability to understand IT strategy theories, frameworks
and concepts. You will write a research essay of 2500-3000 words based on review of relevant literature and case studies on (Does
strategy matter? Why do firms need to develop an IT strategy? Discuss)

essafy should cover but not limited to

De Initions and discussions of key concepts.

Critical analysis of relev ant literature: this should identify and explain relevant theories, arguments
and perspectiv es regrading the topic of your choice. You can take a specific position on the topic and
discusst e literature to support,

refute or demonstrate your position.

Discussion of the main challenges, problems and issues businesses face in relation to the chosen
topic (or your specific position).

ConcIusion: discussion of the ov erall cov erage of the topic including emerging trends about the
uture.

References

Chose a topic that can demonstrate your understanding of the course

Locate relev ant sources (databases,journals, books). You are expected to refer to refereed (peer

relvjiewed) academic papers more so than Internet yellow pages.

en I y relevant literature (at least 10 relev antJournaI articles).

Analyse and synthesise the literature to produce an analytical essay that

addresses not only “what” questions but also “why”, “how” and “in what sense” questions.