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Determining the High-level

Direction of Information

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Determining the High-level Direction of

Information Systems

Determining the High-level Direction of

Information Systems You now have an excellent

understanding of the current IS environment.

Now it is time to look at where IS needs to be in the future to best fit the business requirements. * In other words, we need to determine the IS direction.

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Conceptual IS Plan and Vision

Conceptual IS Plan and Vision

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MissionMission

A mission statement for IS is a concise statement of why the IS group exists, what purpose and function it provides for the organization.

* You can look at a company mission for ideas or themes for your IS mission.

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Mission Example - 1Mission Example - 1

The mission of Information Systems, in partnership with the business units, is to facilitate the availability of timely and accurate information needed to manage the day-to-day and strategic direction of the company by the deployment of systems and tools. This information will assist the company in achieving its objectives and becoming one of the top-ten in the marketplace.

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Mission Example - 2Mission Example - 2

The mission of Information Systems in partnership with the business units is to develop, implement, and maintain worldwide business system solutions that provide secure collection, storage, and access to information. We will accomplish this by matching the business requirements with the appropriate technology.

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Mission Example - 3Mission Example - 3

The mission of Information Systems is to develop, implement, and maintain high-quality efficient and effective business systems that provide the information needed to support the daily operation and strategic business direction of the business at a level superior to the competition with customer satisfaction as the end goal.

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VisionVision

A vision is a concise statement of where you want to go and what you aspire to be.

* Develop this by looking at a company vision.

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Vision Example - 1Vision Example - 1

Anyone can get any information (site, geographic area, or global level) at any time, anywhere, any way, given the proper security constraints.

The end user does not have to know the location of the data.

Maintain data in only one master place within the organization.

Implement systems to enhance end-user productivity.

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Vision Example - 2Vision Example - 2

Systems are able to support competitive business demands with immediate response to quickly changing business needs.

Information Systems adds a competitive edge to the company’s product line.

We seek to be an integral partner in the achievement of the company’s vision and mission through the appropriate application of Information Technology to business needs.

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Vision Example - 3Vision Example - 3

Take advantage of global “sameness”. Purchase software whenever practical. Have integrated data that is entered only

once. Provide consistent definitions of

information. Support functional and cross-functional

business processes. Deliver the right information, at the right

place, at the right time, in the right format.

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Vision Example - 3Vision Example - 3

Are flexible enough to support changing environments.

Can be accessed by office, home, and mobile workers.

Provide capabilities to external customers and suppliers.

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Vision Example - 4Vision Example - 4

A provider of information technology, which means assessment and acquisition of new technology which will assure that company use of information systems and applications provide strategic advantage in our business markets.

A provider of information services, the infrastructure, and environment that assures company-wide information sharing that meets customer requirements.

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Vision Example - 4Vision Example - 4

A strategic business partner of the business units to provide timely and cost effective information systems solutions to business needs.

A proactive agent of change, providing management and staff with decision making, quality information through automated and integrated information systems and processes.

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Strategic ObjectivesStrategic Objectives

Strategic objectives state how you are going to achieve the vision and mission.

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StrategiesStrategies

Strategies are yet another level deeper in detail than the strategic objectives defined earlier.

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Strategic ExampleStrategic Example

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Custom versus Packaged Solutions as a

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Information Systems and Business Goals

Information Systems and Business Goals

Determine (Derive) each business goal from the business plan (if any) or from phase 1 : Conceptual Business Level.

Briefly list and describe any possible way in which IS unit could help the organization achieve such business goals.

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Business Goals ExampleBusiness Goals Example

Following are 5 business goals that an organization wants to achieve:1. Customer Delight2. Superior Sales Growth3. Finance Excellence4. Employee Excellence5. Business Process Improvement

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How ISU can Help Achieve Business Goals

How ISU can Help Achieve Business Goals

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1. Customer Delight1. Customer Delight

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How ISU can Help Achieve Business Goals

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2. Superior Sales Growth

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How ISU can Help Achieve Business Goals

How ISU can Help Achieve Business Goals 3. Finance Excellence

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How ISU can Help Achieve Business Goals

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How ISU can Help Achieve Business Goals

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