Abstract Strategic Role of Information Systems in Contemporary Management

Strategic role of information systems plays in contemporary management a key role in today’s global, dynamical and highly competitive environment. In this paper we identify a strategic information system (IS) issues in an organization. We critically analyze and evaluate the organization’s practice to solve the problems connected with the implementing strategic information systems. We try to discuss the wider organizational implications of the steps taken by the organization in the use of IS and their consequences. In conclusion we summarize how this knowledge and the use of advanced information and communication technologies can be used to gain a competitive advantage