The Manager's Guide to Information Systems, and Technology: Achieving Value (Longman Government Management Manuals)

"The Manager's Guide to Information Systems and Technology" provides managers with a non-technical framework for achieving value for money from the very large investments typically made in IT. The guide helps Managers in their mission to devise, implement and manage effective systems. It provides practical guidance on planning information strategy and implementing information systems using IT and helps managers achieve value for money from their IS&T investment. It also provides a context for Chief Executives and Policy Planners deciding on overall policy in IT provision. Key chapters identify how to determine strategies, manage investments and introduce internal markets. The book is aimed at non-IT professionals and those responsible for budgets, staff and other resources; managers of District, Borough or County Council departments including education, planning, leisure, finance, environmental health, social services and library services; managers who wish to use and/or purchase information systems and technology.