1st Edition

Information Technology and Organizational Transformation

336 Pages
by Routledge

336 Pages
by Routledge

320 Pages
by Routledge

This text is designed to help managers who have to deal with a complex environment, and who are often presented with "ready-made" solutions as to how to best organize their firm, to best use information technology. The book presents a simple and attractive framework within which managers can analyze their firm's environment and characteristics, and reflect on the most appropriate way - for them... Read more
Part I - The Puzzle Frame, The puzzle edges,
Part II - The Puzzle Pieces,The environmental assessment piece, The strategy piece, The organization structure piece, The information technology piece, The leadership piece
Part III - Putting the Puzzle Together, Progressive delivers the unexpected - Progressive Insurance, Oticon - The spaghetti organization, Managing the virtual value chain - Li & Fung,
Part IV - Lessons learned

Biography

Michael Flood, Judith Kegan Gardiner, Bob Pease, Keith Pringle

' Very accessible and an easy read for executives, while providing a theoretical base for students.'
Professor Bob Galliers, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Bentley College, USA