Lecture 6 IS Transformation Framework

Question 1

Why are goals and realities in transformation often divergent?

Answer 1

First, it is hard to measure the usefulness of digitalization using only economical factors. Goals are defined with economical indicators. Also, it takes a long time to realize what the project called for in the first place.

Question 2

Explain the DTO Process

Answer 2

There are three general stages: Pre-, Implementation, and Post-. Between the first two stages, Conversion takes place by the delivery organisation. Between the second and final stage, Use takes place by the Host Organisation. Finally, the Competitive stage takes place for the rest of the time the transformation is effective.

Question 3

What is ITO?

Answer 3

Individual, Transformation, and Organisation

Question 4

What is organisation adoption?

Answer 4

It involves all actions in an organisation that deal with creating awareness, selecting, evaluating, initiating and deciding for the implementation of IS Tech.

Question 5

What is conversion?

Answer 5

It involves all individuals that deal with developing and implementing a new IS Technology.

Question 6

What is use?

Answer 6

It involves all the actions of individuals in an organisation that deal with using and changing IS Tech or the respective system to realize business value.

Question 7

How are goals for the IS Transformation laid out?

Answer 7

An overarching goal is established, then sub-goals are created to spark action. Once these sub-goals are completed, then the transformation must be controlled in order to realize business value.

Question 8

What are the levels of IS Transformation described by the lecture, which defines roles for workers?

Answer 8

Multi-Program, Program, Sub-Program, Project, and Sub-Project