lecture 14 Flashcards
1
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what is implementation?
A
the management of the tension between stable and controlled environsments and loose and flexible environments
2
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what is done with implementation?
A
formulating a strategy and project surrounding that strategy with the aim to introduce an innovation to the users in the organization, with the aim to remove resistance and stimulate optima use of the application.
3
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what are challenges when it comes to implementation?
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- often technocally advanced
- introduced to an established firm
- external conditions likely to change during project
- involves a different way of working (other software, procedures ect)
- may involve links with other firms
- magic bullet expectations > unrealistic expectations of the achievement
4
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what does implementation require?
A
- internal strategy, formation and project definition
- activities aimed at introducing the application
- aim of removing resistance and stimulating optimal use of application
5
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what 4 implemantation strategies do we know?
A
- life cycle
- emergent
- participative
- political
6
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what is the life cycle strategy about?
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- rational, linear, single aim, technical focus
- through project planning with clear objectives and milestones
7
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what is the emergent strategy about?
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- new conditions, interests, flexible focus
- via active involvement in development process
8
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what is the participate strategy about?
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- ownership, commitment, people focus
- via creating a social climate that is positive towards the implementation
9
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what is the political strategy about?
A
- potential opposition, conflicting, power focus
- via authority and reward/punishment
