Ten common information systems mistakes

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Information systems professionals make mistakes in managing their organizations' information systems departments leading to considerable wastage in costs. The most common mistakes refer to insufficient funding, aversion to outsourcing, overestimation of the technological skills of information systems staff, inattention to user needs, hasty adoption of the latest technologies and naive systems development. Aversion to information systems investment evaluation and inconsistency between information technology policy and corporate strategies also lead to mismanagement of an organization's information systems. Organizations should allocate enough funds, time and personnel to make better information systems decisions.

Information Systems, Methods, Management, Information resources management

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It was a shock when Boo went under the legacy of the e-Bubble-Lessons for managers

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The academic world is trying to determine its impact on many elements of existing theory as well as gaining a better understanding of the business models. The study reveals about business on the Internet and the web is that there is a great potential for those who use it properly to add value and with this they can make money for both large and small companies.

Venture Analysis, Analysis, Usage, Internet, Technology application, Business enterprises, Information management, Information accessibility

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The chameleon: a metaphor for the chief information officer

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Specific challenges faced by incumbents, describing the characteristics needed to be a business-focused executive leading a technology-intensive function are discussed. A range of personal characteristics that are needed for long-term success is suggested and these are being compared to key features of the humble chameleon.

United Kingdom, Operations Research, Evaluation, Management research, Chief information officers

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