Strategic Planning for Information Systems
Published on 30. April 1990
Book
Hardback
466 pages
978-0-471-92002-1 (ISBN)
Description
In a practical approach to strategic planning for information systems, this study describes the evolution of information technology in business, in terms of its impact on business performance and contribution to the strategic development of business organizations. It explores how information technology can be related to the strategic planning of a business in order not only to support the strategy but also to enable an organization to change its conduct of business to achieve advantages. It provides tools, techniques and a management framework for identifying the opportunities information technology offer a business. The second part of the text addresses the supply of information technology, and how it can be effectively managed to satisfy business demands for information and systems.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
116 line drawings, index
Dimensions
Height: 55 mm
Width: 36 mm
Weight
860 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-92002-1 (9780471920021)
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Content
The evolving role of information systems and technology in organizations - a strategic perspective; the link between business strategy and IS/IT strategic planning - an overview of business strategy concepts; strategic information systems planning - what is involved?; planning for planning - establishing the strategic information systems planning process; IS/IT strategic analysis - assessing the current situation and future requirements; IS/IT strategic analysis - determining the future potential; determining the business information systems strategy; managing the applciations portfolio; strategic management of IS/IT - organization, resources and administration; strategies for information management; application management - investment, priority setting, development and servicing approaches; strategies for technology management; strategic palnning for information systems - quo vadis?.