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A Must Read,
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This review is from: The Politics of Information Management: Policy Guidelines (Hardcover)
The Politics of information Management: Policy Guidelines is a must read for anyone who manages information technology in any form. Strassman brings a variety of talents to this work not the least of which is his acumen regarding the nature of Information Systems. However, one should not overlook his skillful writing or his deep understanding of politics. In fact the latter makes the book a good read for political science majors who are trying to understand the complex nature of politics in community. As communities, organizations mirror much of the phenomena of politics that operate in geographical communities. Information managers quickly encounter political problems as they work to design, implement, and operated information systems. Many fail because they're unaware of the politics of information management. However, if they read Strassman's book, they reduce the risks of failure exponentially. Finally, if a reader wants also to hone his sense of humor in this field, she can do so by reading this book. If ever there was a biblio-therapeutic treatment to offset failed information systems management, it's Strassman's work on The Politics of Information Management.
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Improve your IT project's chances for success,
By Mike Fraser (Dunn Loring, VA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Politics of Information Management: Policy Guidelines (Hardcover)
Have you ever wondered why introducing state of the art information technology into an organization can fail? Whether you are a first time IT project manager or a wiley veteran, this book offers keen insights into the dynamics of introducing IT projects into an existing organization. Most of his "war" stories are based on his experiences both in private industry and the Pentagon so there is wide applicability. I found his insights into "governance" of an organization particularly useful. He describes how the relative roles and responsibilities at each level of an organization need to be carefully negotiated and documented much like our Federal, State, and local government roles are differentiated.
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Managers should control technology, not vice versa.,
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This review is from: The Politics of Information Management: Policy Guidelines (Hardcover)
It is a fundamental truth that information is an asset. Unfortunately, most managers aren't very technical and convince themselves that they therefore cannot manage information or technology.Nothing could be more wrong, or more deadly. Strassmann examines how to exert management control over technology, information, and ultimately the organization's success. This book is a MUST for any manager who may have responsibility for any technology project, and is doubly useful for more senior managers who must formulate the rules by which their subordinates will manage information.
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