Which question identifies a critical issue that companies need to address in order to sustain a competitive advantage through information technology?
A)Who will have access to the information technology?
B)Will the purchase of the information technology be viewed as an expense or as an investment?
C)Does the firm's use of the information technology violate any ethical standards?
D)Is the firm's use of information technology difficult for another company to create or buy?

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Which question identifies a critical issue that companies need to address in order to sustain a competitive advantage through information technology?
A)Who will have access to the information technology?  
B)Will the purchase of the information technology be viewed as an expense or as an investment?  
C)Does the firm's use of the information technology violate any ethical standards?  
D)Is the firm's use of information technology difficult for another company to create or buy?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The question of whether the technology is difficult for another company to create or buy is important because it relates to the sustainability of the competitive advantage. If the technology is easily replicable, then the advantage may be short-lived. Factors such as access, cost, and ethics are also important considerations, but they do not directly address the issue of sustaining a competitive advantage.

Which Question Identifies a Critical Issue That Companies Need to Address