How IS can play a vital role in the competitive strategy of an organization.

Address the following concepts by providing in- depth analysis and details pertaining to implementation and strategic planning:

1. Differentiate between Information Systems (IS) and Management Information Systems (MIS). Identify some research areas in MIS, and provide an example.
2. Describe how IS can play a vital role in the competitive strategy of an organization.
3. Explain the importance of having a cross-functional enterprise architecture.
4. Describe how a data warehouse is created and utilized in an organization and explain the

challenges and value of big data.

1. Describe the relationships between the concepts presented in this assignment, and how they

contribute to the strategic direction of an organization.