Strategic Issues in Information Technology (Classic Reprint): Sourcing: Patterns, Perspectives, and Prescriptions - Couverture souple

Venkatraman, N.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332283322 ISBN 13 : 9781332283323

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book explores the evolving role of information technology (IT) leadership in contemporary organizations, where IT strategy is increasingly intertwined with business strategy. The author examines the critical part IT plays in modern organizations, particularly in terms of acquiring IT-based capabilities. The book highlights a shift in the role of the chief information officer (CIO) from a technical expert to a strategic partner, collaborating with the CEO and COO in planning IT. It also discusses the transformation of the information systems (IS) function from a support role to a business unit, with a growing emphasis on business criteria rather than technical ones. The author contends that IT sourcing decisions should balance benefits and risks within a portfolio of relationships. The book introduces a new approach to making sourcing choices based on the allocation of decision rights between the user organization and the vendor, recognizing a continuum for locating these rights and encompassing various user-vendor arrangements. The author argues that IT sourcing decisions have the potential to enhance shareholder value, highlighting the importance of considering the stock market as a referent in making effective sourcing strategies. The book emphasizes the need for organizations to continually evaluate the best sources for obtaining the required IT competencies. It calls for a governance approach to IT sourcing, recognizing that outsourcing shifts authority for IT decisions but not the responsibility. This book provides valuable insights for business and IT managers seeking to understand the evolving landscape of IT strategy and sourcing. It offers a comprehensive framework for navigating the challenges and opportunities of IT governance in the digital age, making it an essential read for anyone involved in shaping the future of IT in organizations.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332283322
• ISBN 13: 9781332283323
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 29
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