The document discusses how information systems impact organizations and support business strategies. It describes how IS can help lower costs, differentiate products, and change the scope of competition. IS have flattened organizations by improving information sharing and decision making. They also allow for more flexible and virtual organizations through network connections. Managers must consider an organization's culture and politics when designing new IS to support goals and decision making.

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5. ORGANIZATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS The Two-Way Relationship between Organizations and Information Technology Management Information Systems Chapter 3 Information Systems, Organizations, Management, and Strategy Figure 3-1

7. ORGANIZATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS The Technical Microeconomic Definition of the Organization Management Information Systems Chapter 3 Information Systems, Organizations, Management, and Strategy Figure 3-2

9. ORGANIZATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS The Behavioral View of Organizations Management Information Systems Chapter 3 Information Systems, Organizations, Management, and Strategy Figure 3-3

14. ORGANIZATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS Routines, Business Processes, and Firms Management Information Systems Chapter 3 Information Systems, Organizations, Management, and Strategy Figure 3-4

20. ORGANIZATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS Environments and Organizations Have a Reciprocal Relationship Management Information Systems Chapter 3 Information Systems, Organizations, Management, and Strategy Figure 3-5

23. ORGANIZATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS Information Technology Services Management Information Systems Chapter 3 Information Systems, Organizations, Management, and Strategy Figure 3-6

28. The Transaction Cost Theory of the Impact of Information Technology on the Organization Management Information Systems Chapter 3 Information Systems, Organizations, Management, and Strategy HOW INFORMATION SYSTEMS IMPACT ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESS FIRMS Figure 3-7

30. The Agency Cost Theory of the Impact of Information Technology on the Organization Management Information Systems Chapter 3 Information Systems, Organizations, Management, and Strategy HOW INFORMATION SYSTEMS IMPACT ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESS FIRMS Figure 3-8

33. Flattening Organizations Management Information Systems Chapter 3 Information Systems, Organizations, Management, and Strategy HOW INFORMATION SYSTEMS IMPACT ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESS FIRMS Figure 3-9

39. Organizational Resistance and the Mutually Adjusting Relationship between Technology and the Organization Management Information Systems Chapter 3 Information Systems, Organizations, Management, and Strategy HOW INFORMATION SYSTEMS IMPACT ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESS FIRMS Source: Reprinted by permission of James G. March. Figure 3-10

54. INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND BUSINESS STRATEGY The Firm Value Chain and the Industry Value Chain Management Information Systems Chapter 3 Information Systems, Organizations, Management, and Strategy Figure 3-11

57. INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND BUSINESS STRATEGY The Value Web Management Information Systems Chapter 3 Information Systems, Organizations, Management, and Strategy Figure 3-12

62. INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND BUSINESS STRATEGY Stockless Inventory compared to Traditional and Just-in-time Supply Methods Management Information Systems Chapter 3 Information Systems, Organizations, Management, and Strategy Figure 3-13

63. INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND BUSINESS STRATEGY Business-level Strategy Management Information Systems Chapter 3 Information Systems, Organizations, Management, and Strategy Figure 3-14

67. INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND BUSINESS STRATEGY Porter’s Competitive Forces Model Management Information Systems Chapter 3 Information Systems, Organizations, Management, and Strategy Figure 3-15

72. INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND BUSINESS STRATEGY An Ecosystem Strategic Model Management Information Systems Chapter 3 Information Systems, Organizations, Management, and Strategy Figure 3-16