The Essence of Information Systems (The Essence of Management Series) - Softcover

Edwards, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0133593088 ISBN 13: 9780133593082

Publisher: Ft PrenticeHall, 1995

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

Chris Edwards is at the Cranfield School of Management.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ft PrenticeHall
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0133593088
• ISBN 13: 9780133593082
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 222