In Chapter 1, Figure 1-4 shows the factors that influence the design of AIS. The diagram shows a bi-directional arrow between the organizational culture and the AIS. The reason for this two-way interchange between organizational culture and AIS is
◦ that the AIS should not influence the values of the organizational culture.
◦ because the organization's culture influences the AIS, and likewise the AIS influences the organization's culture by controlling the flow of information within the organization.
◦ due to the transfer of managers between the two corporate elements.
◦ the AIS impacts the organization's key strategies.