Some of the guidelines are listed bellow
1. What would be the most effective way to gain an advantage?
2. Would more accessible or timely information to our employees, customers, or suppliers help establish a significant advantage? If so...
3. Can an information system be developed that provides more accessible and timely information?
4. Will the development effort be economically justified?
- Can existing competitors afford to fund the development of a similar system?
- How long will it take the competitors to build their own, similar system?
- Can we make our system a moving target to the competition by constantly enhancing it, so that it always retains its superiority?
5. What is the risk of not developing such a system?
6. Are alternative means of achieving the same goals available, and if so, how do they compare with the advantages and disadvantages of a new SIS?