Information Systems Strategy for Business provides mangers with the information they need to contribute to the implementation of an information system from development and implementation to audit, control and security. It explains how to match your organisation's information systems needs to overall business strategy by creating a comprehensive IT infrastructure. It gives practical guidance on: * Matching IS to business strategy * Managing the critical relationship between users and providers * Selecting and acquiring systems * Systems development, performance and control * Effective security measures

Managing Information

by Trevor J. Bentley

Published 28 March 1998
Managing Information - Avoiding Overload suggests that the value of information is directly related to its decision-making relevance. It therefore follows that managers need to know and understand their decision-making role before they can define their information needs with any accuracy. The book is structured in three parts: Part 1 covers the impact of the information revolution on society, organizations and individuals as well as including a section on the importance of 'getting connected' Part 2 provides a guide for managers to understanding the basics of information management Part 3 shows that managers need to be proactive in gathering, constructing and using information effectively