For this Discussion, read the Case Study:
“WestJet Airlines: Information Technology Governance and Corporate Strategy” by Malcolm Munro and Sharaz Khan.
Reference:
Munro, M., & Khan, S. (2013). WestJet Airlines: Information technology governance and corporate strategy (Ivey Publishing Case Study No. 9B13E020).
Answer each question with clear answers. 1 paragraph for each question. APA 7th edition citations and References
Post your description and analysis of the case, as it pertains to the following prompts:
• How can Cheryl Smith help managers at WestJet better understand the role of information technology in corporate strategy?
• How might WestJet’s experience influence the way your organization aligns its IT and business strategies?
• Based on an Internet or Walden Library search, describe the best tools and techniques organizations can use to align IT strategy with business strategy. What alternatives do organizations have to ensure their IT and business strategies are in alignment?
• What risks does the organization take if it does not invest in the resources necessary for maintaining alignment between IT and business strategy?
