1. © 2004 Managing the Information Technology Resource, Jerry N. LuftmanChapter 1- Slide 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Managing the Information Technology Resource Jerry N. Luftman

2. © 2004 Managing the Information Technology Resource, Jerry N. LuftmanChapter 1- Slide 2 Chapter Outline Evolution of role of IT Role of IT management versus other business functions View of IT by IT executives How to better manage IT resources Key issues in the management of IT Importance of successfully managing IT

3. © 2004 Managing the Information Technology Resource, Jerry N. LuftmanChapter 1- Slide 3 Primary Purpose IT is important and necessary for a successful organization Successful management of IT is necessary for competitive advantage

4. © 2004 Managing the Information Technology Resource, Jerry N. LuftmanChapter 1- Slide 4 3 Strategies for Competitive Advantage Cost leadership –Competing with lower costs Product differentiation –Competing with value Product focus –Competing by restricting one’s market

5. © 2004 Managing the Information Technology Resource, Jerry N. LuftmanChapter 1- Slide 5 IT Management Categories Strategic –Pertinent to long-term attainment of goals and business as a whole Tactical –Needed to achieve strategic plans and goals to produce changes for success Operational –Process and actions that must be performed on a day-to-day basis to maintain performance level

6. © 2004 Managing the Information Technology Resource, Jerry N. LuftmanChapter 1- Slide 6 Additional Skills of IT Managers Financial Human Resource Relationship Management Legal Governance Marketing Negotiating Leadership

7. © 2004 Managing the Information Technology Resource, Jerry N. LuftmanChapter 1- Slide 7 John Rockart “The limited number of areas in which results, if they are satisfactory, will ensure successful competitive performance for the organization. They are the few key areas where things must go right for the business to flourish. If results in these areas are not adequate, the organization’s efforts for the period will be less than desired.”

8. © 2004 Managing the Information Technology Resource, Jerry N. LuftmanChapter 1- Slide 8 3 Primary Computing Eras 1.Mainframe Computer Era 2.PC Computing Era 3.Pervasive Computing

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11. © 2004 Managing the Information Technology Resource, Jerry N. LuftmanChapter 1- Slide 11 Historical View of IT Initially for government/military use Businesses used for financial automation Data Processing was key function Computers were costly and large in size Not widely used

12. © 2004 Managing the Information Technology Resource, Jerry N. LuftmanChapter 1- Slide 12 Historical View Cost decreased Size decreased Use of personal computers increased Business staff and IT staff began to interact Technology issues increased Networks, E-mail, and Internet became necessity

13. © 2004 Managing the Information Technology Resource, Jerry N. LuftmanChapter 1- Slide 13 Role of IT No longer just serves a business Integral in business strategy Impacts every area of business Complexity increases How does IT function vs. the entire organization Responsible for the integration of information

14. © 2004 Managing the Information Technology Resource, Jerry N. LuftmanChapter 1- Slide 14 Role of IT Today

15. © 2004 Managing the Information Technology Resource, Jerry N. LuftmanChapter 1- Slide 15 Enabler of E-Business All aspects of IT are more externally visible Serve as mediator among various functions –Disintermediation –Reintermediation –Hypermediation –Infomediation

16. © 2004 Managing the Information Technology Resource, Jerry N. LuftmanChapter 1- Slide 16 Disintermediation Eliminates the middleman Electronic stock trading Forces focus on service differentiation

17. © 2004 Managing the Information Technology Resource, Jerry N. LuftmanChapter 1- Slide 17 Reintermediation Use of Internet to reassemble buyers and sellers in new ways Allows negotiation of prices, warranties, quality, shipping Example includes merging of banking, insurance, and other financial services

18. © 2004 Managing the Information Technology Resource, Jerry N. LuftmanChapter 1- Slide 18 Hypermediation Interactions found via Internet transactions Complete, seamless, invisible supply chain to customers Leverages external partners

19. © 2004 Managing the Information Technology Resource, Jerry N. LuftmanChapter 1- Slide 19 Infomediation Allows technology users to manage large amounts of information Search engines and portals provide for narrowing searches Data mining technology is critical IT helps business sift through information for insight and clarity

20. © 2004 Managing the Information Technology Resource, Jerry N. LuftmanChapter 1- Slide 20 Change Agent Dynamic Stability –IT supports business in dynamic changes with no change to business processes Can enable/inhibit incremental and radical changes Innovation may depend on IT

21. © 2004 Managing the Information Technology Resource, Jerry N. LuftmanChapter 1- Slide 21 Enabler of Globalization Expands business presence beyond borders IT maintenance of Infrastructure and Technologies

22. © 2004 Managing the Information Technology Resource, Jerry N. LuftmanChapter 1- Slide 22 IT/Business Gap IT/Business alignment critical Alignment –Application of IT in an appropriate and timely manner, in harmony with business goals, strategies, and needs Enabler Inhibitor

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24. © 2004 Managing the Information Technology Resource, Jerry N. LuftmanChapter 1- Slide 24 CSC Survey Top Rankings Information Systems alignment with Corporate Goals ranked 1 st or 2 nd 9 of 11 years! Organizing & utilizing data Connecting to customers, suppliers, and/or partners electronically Optimizing organizational effectiveness

25. © 2004 Managing the Information Technology Resource, Jerry N. LuftmanChapter 1- Slide 25 IT vs. Other Functions Encompasses entire enterprise Affects all business functions Extends beyond business boundaries Affects every level of management Impact affects entire value chain, including suppliers and customers Creates synergy between departments

26. © 2004 Managing the Information Technology Resource, Jerry N. LuftmanChapter 1- Slide 26 Porter’s Generic Value Chain

27. © 2004 Managing the Information Technology Resource, Jerry N. LuftmanChapter 1- Slide 27 Value of IT IT usage has increased three-fold since 1978 Substantial capital expenditures Cost of doing business Productivity measurement Alignment with strategic business goals

28. © 2004 Managing the Information Technology Resource, Jerry N. LuftmanChapter 1- Slide 28 Luftman’s 6 Components Communications Maturity Competency/ Value Measure- ment Maturity Governance Maturity Partnership Maturity Scope and Architecture Maturity Skills Maturity