6.
Nurture Relationships
§It is increasingly important for CIOs to develop and
nurture relationships.
1.Relationships with senior management
2.Relationships with customers
3.Relationships with suppliers and other external partners
§Due to the increased importance of
information systems architectures caused by the rise of e-commerce and e-business, the new job of
chief
technology officer has appeared in IS departments during the past couple years.
§The CTO is in charge of the technology
and its architecture, whereas the CIO is in charge of the use of information
technology.