Management Information Systems, 13TH ED.
MANAGING THE DIGITAL FIRM
Kenneth C. Laudon ● Jane P. Laudon
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Learning Track 4: Organizing the Information Systems Function
e job of the CIO is to review information technology investments and decisions in the function–
al areas. e advantage of this approach is that systems are built that directly address the busi-
ness needs of the functional areas. However, central guidance is weak and the danger is high that
many incompatible systems will be built, increasing costs as each group makes its own technology
purchases.
es corporate–wide standards, centralizes purchasing, and develops long-term plans for evolving
the corporate computing platform. is model combines some divisional independence with some
centralization.
Chapter 2: Global E-business and Collaboration
Chapter 2 Learning Track 4 2
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FIGURE 1-1 Organization of the Information Systems Function
Chapter 2 Learning Track 4 3
FIGURE 1-1 Organization of the Information Systems Function (continued)
There are alternative ways of organizing the information systems function within the business.: within