EdmundsCom Provides a Collection of Online Services and Information Pertaining

question 22

Multiple Choice

Edmunds.com provides a collection of online services and information pertaining to the automotive market. Edmunds offers reviews, free pricing reports, discussion boards, and links to a variety of car manufacturers, dealers, insurance companies, and finance companies. What role does Edmunds.com play in today's economy?

• A) distributor
• B) marketspace
• C) metamediary
• D) metamarket
• E) electronic broker

Comprehend the role and structure of the application portfolio within an organization.

Distinguish between different financial measures and their application in IT project valuation (NPV, ROI, Breakeven analysis).

Understand the strategic alignment between organizational mission, IS requirements, and IT strategic planning.

Identify the roles and responsibilities of the IT steering committee in aligning IT with business strategy.

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