Imagine that you are interviewing for a management position in IT at a local
manufacturer of electric motors used for items other than automotive. Examples of uses
include swimming pools, furnaces, manufacturing equipment, and farm and lawn
equipment. This business is looking to expand their market reach and become a global
provider. You are asked the following:
a. What is Information Technology?
b. What role will Information Technology play in our plans for expansion?
Information Technology (IT) and its Role in Expansion
Information Technology (IT) encompasses all the tools and processes used to create, store, manage, transmit, and access information electronically. This includes:
IT will be crucial for your company’s global expansion in several ways:
By strategically leveraging IT, your company can effectively manage the complexities of global expansion and achieve its goal of becoming a leading global provider of electric motors.