Managing Information Systems Upplaga 1

Managing Information Systems: An Organisational Perspective is an ideal guide to dealing with the challenges and opportunities involved in the management of computer-based information systems. It contains a wealth of experience showing why some managers have succeeded in their information systems projects, and why others have failed. This book uses extensive original research by the authors and related theory to present a coherent perspective on the management of computer-based information systems. It is organised into four logically related parts, dealing with: information systems and organisations, strategy, organising and implementing. The book is intended for practising managers, especially those studying on MBA and similar courses. It includes many real-life case studies, which will enable readers to be more confident in handling similar situations, and to avoid the common pitfalls of information system projects.Key FeaturesLearning objectives Each chapter is packed with case study material Short examples throughout each chapter Notebooks which invite the reader to connect theory and practice End-of-chapter questions Annotated guide to further reading, and extensive references Instructors Manual The authors combine academic and business experience. David Boddy, B.Sc.(Econ), MA (Organisational Psychology) is a Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow, where he conducts research and teaches in the areas of organisational behaviour, information systems and project management. Another recent book is Managing Projects: Building and Leading the Team, Pearson, 2001. Albert Boonstra, Bec, MBA, PhD is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands. He specialises in the human and organisational issues associated with information systems, teaching undergraduate students and experienced managers. He also consults for many profit and not-for-profit organisations on the management of information systems Graham Kennedy, MBA works in the internal consultancy division of the Royal Bank of Scotland. He has over fifteen years experience of managing projects to apply information systems and other technologies to business areas. This has provided him with many insights into the opportunities - and problems - which new technologies present to users.