Managing Information Systems

Information Technology (IT)

Information Systems (IS)

The Organisational Learning Curve
(Gibson & Nolan (1974))
6 Stages of Growth

The Hierarchy of Data
(Ackoff (1981))

IT Investment Pyramid

Value Creation from IS

IS Risks
...if given inappropriate management attention, understanding, and/or support

Why Information Systems (IS) Matter

Business Drivers of IS

The Problem-Solving Approach
4 Step Model

Problem-Solving Approach
Integrated Framework for Describing & Analysing Information Systems (IS)

Approaches to Systems Analysis

Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD)

[Traditional Approach]

Data Flow Diagram (DFD)

[Traditional Approach]

Object-Oriented Approach

Definition of "Connectivity" in relation to ERD

Definition of "Cardinality" in relation to ERD

5 Moral Dimensions for the Information Age

Basic Concepts for Ethical Analysis

Strategic Information Systems Planning (SISP) should achieve these 4 goals:

Trailing Edge Technologies

Bleeding Edge Technologies

Leading Edge Technologies