Buch, Englisch, 266 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 560 g
Buch, Englisch, 266 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 560 g
ISBN: 978-0-367-18110-9
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
This book is for technical IT managers and non-technical (non-IT) managers and senior executive leaders. Not only will the Chief Information Officer, the IT Director, and the IT Manager find this book invaluable to running an effective IT unit, the Chief Financial Officer, the HR Director, and functional managers will understand their roles in conjunction with the technical team. Every manager at all levels of the organization has a small yet consequential role to play in developing and managing an IT system. With practical guidelines and worksheets provided in the book, both the functional team and the technical team will be able to engage collaboratively to produce a high-quality computer-based information system that everyone involved can be proud to use for many years and that can deliver an effective and timely public program to citizens.
This book includes:
- Multiple layers of security controls your organization can develop and maintain, providing greater protection against cyber threats.
- Job-related worksheets you can use to strengthen your skills and achieve desired program results.
- Practices you can apply to maximize the value of your contracts and your relationships with for-profit companies and other contractors.
- New method for deciding when contracting or outsourcing is appropriate when internal resources are not available.
- Improved method for estimating intangible benefits (non-financial gains) attributable to a proposed project.
- An approach to deciding what parts of a business process should or should not be automated, paying critical attention to decision points and document reviews.
Zielgruppe
Professional and Professional Practice & Development
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Non-Profit-Organisationen, Verbände
- Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Wirtschaftspolitik, politische Ökonomie
- Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik Wirtschafts- und Finanzpolitik
- Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management Wissensmanagement
Weitere Infos & Material
List of Figures. List of Worksheets. Author. Introduction. Chapter 1: The IT Ecosystem: Elements Described. Chapter 2: IT Organization: People and Roles. Chapter 3: IT Budgeting: Realization of Long-Term Benefits. Chapter 4: IT System Selection: Moving Past Hype and Brand. Chapter 5: IT Contracting and Outsourcing: Achieving Maximum Value from Vendors. Chapter 6: IT Execution and Follow-Through: Daily Practice and Improvement. Chapter 7: Information Security: Protect and Safeguard the IT System. Chapter 8: IT Strategic Planning: Alignment with the Mission. Conclusion. Glossary of Terms. Answers to Chapter Quizzes. Bibliography. Manager’s Notes.