Managers Divided :Organisation Politics and Information Technology Management - John Wiley Series in Information Systems

Managers Divided

Managers Divided :Organisation Politics and Information Technology Management - John Wiley Series in Information Systems

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Published: 30 November, 1994
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Identifies and analyzes the social, political and problematic nature of systems and the use of IT in contemporary society. Considers the growing complexity of IT management issues, the changing profiles and organization of the IS profession and the dominant rise of a user relations problem within modern systems development. Features a detailed, case study of a major systems project--from the early decisions involving desirability and design to launch and initial assessment. Analyzes the shift from a technological-led to a strategic and marketing-led use of IT.
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Type Book
ISBN13 9780471935865
ISBN10 0471935867
Number Of Pages 290
Item Weight 567 g
Product Dimensions 165 x 241 x 23 mm
Publisher / Reseller John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format hardback
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Author's Bio

David Knights is a Research Professor at the University of West of England, UK, and a Guest Professor at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. He also holds Visiting Professorships in Management at the Universities of Stockholm, Sweden, and Lancaster, UK.

Fergus Murray is the author of Managers Divided: Organisation Politics and Information Technology Management, published by Wiley.

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