SPP Digital Transformation Strategy 3

Question 1

Which framework is most commonly used to assess the competitive impact of digital disruption on an existing industry?

Accepted Answer

Porter's Five Forces adapted for digital context

Answer

Porter's Five Forces, when adapted for digital dynamics, systematically evaluates how digital entrants, substitutes, and shifting bargaining power reshape industry competition.

Question 2

A retailer digitizes its supply chain but keeps its store-based business model unchanged. This approach is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Digitization without business model innovation

Answer

Applying digital tools to existing processes without changing the underlying business model is digitization, not full digital transformation.

Question 3

In designing a digital transformation roadmap, which sequencing principle is generally recommended for risk management?

Accepted Answer

Begin with quick wins that build momentum and fund longer-horizon bets

Answer

Starting with quick wins generates organizational credibility, early learnings, and cash flows that can fund more complex, longer-horizon transformation efforts.

Question 4

A strategic planner must choose between a cloud-native microservices architecture and a modernized monolith for a core banking platform. The primary strategic argument for microservices in a transformation context is:

Accepted Answer

Independent deployability enabling faster feature iteration by autonomous teams

Answer

Microservices enable independent deployment of services by autonomous teams, directly supporting the agility required for continuous digital transformation.

Question 5

Which change management approach is most aligned with the iterative nature of digital transformation?

Accepted Answer

Prosci ADKAR with continuous reinforcement loops

Answer

ADKAR with continuous reinforcement loops accommodates the ongoing, iterative nature of digital change by repeatedly cycling through awareness, desire, knowledge, ability, and reinforcement.

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SPP Digital Transformation Strategy 3