摘要:

Despite the phenomenal growth of end-user computing, managers and planners have lit-tie to guide them when developing integrated systems for the future of their organizations. This article tackles the problem of systems integration at its roots in organizational theory and formulates a practical framework for end-user planning.

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399018808962886

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

In an attempt to shrink applications backlogs, MIS managers have tried such systems-related strategies as prototyping, user-developed systems, and packaged software. This article takes a straightforward management approach to the backlog problem, in the belief that a backlog should be seen as a series of clues to underlying business problems rather than as a concrete set of defined projects.

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399018808962887

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

Because information centers represent a relatively new concept in computing services for most organizations, their implementation is often accompanied by many types of problems. This article describes 10 common pitfalls that information center planners may encounter and recommends ways to avoid them.

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399018808962888

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

The introduction of microcomputers into large organizations continues to be a perilous endeavor. This article outlines some steps organizations can take to smooth the process.

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399018808962889

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

Corporate executives and managers are becoming painfully aware that an information technology strategy based solely on cost can prove inexpedient in todays global markets. The abundance of cheap labor and lower costs in foreign countries poses a for-midable challenge to US companies trying to beat the competition on price alone. The primary alternative is a strategy of differentiation; that is, competing along numerous parameters other than cost. Two possibilities include enhanced service and added product features. This article examines the traditional customer/vendor relationship and offers guidelines on establishing and maintaining a strategic rapport with information technology vendors.

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399018808962890

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

Beginning as an innovative idea in the early 1970s, the third-party maintenance industry realized revenues in 1986 of $1.4 billion. This flourishing industry offers opportunities for vendors and customers alike.

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399018808962891

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

There have been many recent proposals to improve the manner in which computer technology is made available to management. These proposals, however, do not completely consider the nature of manage-ment technology, nor do they fully recognize the role of technology in the decisionmaking process. This article addresses these issues and presents an information systems strategy for effectively dealing with the technology of management.

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399018808962892

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

Computers and information technology are a relatively new concern of today's CEOs and senior managers. Because many have attained their positions without being computer literate, they feel it is either too late to learn or that their involvement is irrelevant. This article discusses techniques that IS executives can employ to help make their CEOs and senior managers information literate.

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399018808962893

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

It is called by many different names — interoperability, multivendor connectivity, internetworking, systems integration — but everybody knows the problem: How do we get hardware and software from different vendors, or even different product lines from the same vendor, to work together?

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399018808962894

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

Computers have proved to be marvel-ous recorders of transactions. They can accept, verify, record, and retrieve transaction data very effectively and usually very efficiently. However, they are still unsatisfactory in assisting with the evaluation and control of an enterprise.

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399018808962895

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor