Chapter 11 Reading Notes

Question 1

What are the 4 major IS planning functions.

Answer 1

1. Align information systems with organizational strategy; maintain alignment as organization changes.
2. Communicate IS/IT issues to executive group
3. Develop/enforce IS priorities within the IS department.
4. Sponsor steering committee.

Question 2

A group of senior managers from the major business functions that works with the CIO to set the IS priorities and decide among major IS projects and alternatives

Answer 2

steering committee

Question 3

The steering committee serves as ?

Answer 3

an important communication function between IS and the users.