The Importance of IS Management

2002 by

Prentice Hall, Inc.

11-18

nNew technological developments are causing computer use to take another great leap forward, as it did with the PC; computing is becoming a major tool in more employee’s lives. Form teams to study ways to take advantage of mobile computing, e-mail, multimedia, and the Internet. More pilot projects implies more likely technology transfer is to occur.

nUse of these technologies should not be unguided. IS management needs to be out in front. New technologies spur a new work environment and a new marketplace.

Implications for IS Management