Essence Information Systems

by Edwards, Chris; Ward, John; Bytheway, Andy

• ISBN13: 9780133593082
• ISBN10: 0133593088
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-02-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR

Summary

Deals with information systems from a management perspective. It focuses on the way in which business strategy is served by information systems, and explains the tools and techniques that will ensure that information systems strategies are in line wtih strategic business needs. a key feature of the book is a portfolio model which classifies information systems applications according to their strategic contribution. Using this classification it is possible to optimise the approach to information systems projects at the level of risk analysis, priorisation of investments, the use of packages, project planning and user involvement. the book includes new material on business process redesign, process and information analysis, requirements analysis, outsourcing and trends.

Author Biography

Chris Edwards is at the Cranfield School of Management.

Table of Contents

Setting the Scene

What are Information Systems?

Issues in Information Systems

Integrating Information

Systems and Business Strategy

Identifying Business

Advantage from Information Systems

Creating an Environment for Success

Managing Information

Systems Development

Support for the System Development

Process Organisational for Managing IS/IT

Conclusion: Current and Future Directions

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