Planning for Effective Business Information Systems

This book presents a proven, practical approach to the effective planning of business information systems designed to meet the needs and priorities of senior management. It offers a way of making the most effective use of information technology by presenting both an overview of the methodology of IS strategy planning, and a clear guide through its various phases from the evaluation of business needs to the implementation of a set of cost-justified plans for delivering the new or revised applications. The author includes extended versions of some of the case problems he has dealt with during many years as an independent consultant. The book will be indispensable to organizations wishing to support their business planning cycle with a link to an information systems planning function; organizations with a mature planning approach who wish to upgrade it to incorporate current ideas; project managers about to undertake work in this area; business schools with a course in the field; and individuals who wish to develop their careers towards business and information systems planning. A free software package to accompany the text is available directly from the publisher.