Publisher's Synopsis
This text is aimed at students who wish to acquire an understanding of the management of information technology, usually offered as a second level course after basic MIS. The author's goal is to prepare students for managing in a technological environment.;It covers all of the management issues of concern in the information services field, to help the future manager make informed and successful decisions. The text looks at the issues from both the standpoint of the CIO (Chief Information Officer) and other managers preparing students for a variety of positions in the field.;Contemporary issues in IS management, such as organization structure, co-ordination and factory automation are examined and helpful guidelines on how to organize this function and how to develop hardware architecture are provided.;The book offers practical advice for managing computer operations and acquiring software, hardware and computer services.
