ITM 707 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Linkedin

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Information Technology Management
• Course: ITM 707
• Professor: Sameh Al Natour

Document Summary

Information resources can either be assets or capabilities. An it asset is any thing, tangible or intangible, that can be used by a firm to create, produce, and/or offer its products (goods or services). Examples of it assets include a firm"s web site, data files, or computer equipment. It capability is something that is learned or developed over time for the firm to create, produce, or offer its products. An it capability makes it possible for a firm to use its it assets effectively. 5 the ability and knowledge to create a web site, work with data files, and take advantage of it equipment are examples of capabilities. An is infrastructure (a concept that is discussed in detail in chapter 6) is an it asset. It includes each of an information resource"s constituent components (i. e. , data, technology, people, and processes). The infrastructure provides the foundation for the delivery of a firm"s products or services.