Research and Markets: a New Framework for IT Investment Decisions: a Practical Guide to Assessing the True Value of IT Projects in Business is Essential Reading for Those in the IT Business

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/21cb7e/a_new_framework_fo) has announced the addition of the "A New Framework for IT Investment Decisions: A practical guide to assessing the true value of IT projects in business" report to their offering.

A New Framework for IT Investment Decisions is an essential guide to getting more out of IT for business. Fully illustrated and explained with reference to numerous examples from across industries and the world, this is a groundbreaking book for advancing businesses beyond some of the unhelpful investment frameworks of the past, and attaining more accurate, comprehensive and profitable knowledge of how to approach IT projects and systems.

An urgently needed new framework

There is always enormous pressure on businesses to control their spending and maximise the benefits of all investment projects. This applies particularly to IT spending, where the business case for a typical IT project can often be unclear to managers and investors. Any decision on IT investment involves an assessment of the potential costs and benefits.

A guide for all business managers

This book is for business executives who need to make investment decisions about IT projects, or who need to understand the thinking behind such decisions. This includes almost all business managers, not just those who are directly concerned with IT. It also includes those in the public and not-for-profit sectors.

Key Topics Covered:

• Part I: The Problem With ROI
• Chapter 1 - Hard Benefits Are Hard to Find
• Chapter 2 - The Complex World of Computers
• Part II: Towards a New Framework
• Chapter 3 - The Value of Information Systems
• Chapter 4 - Organisational Complexity
• Chapter 5 - The Change Dimension
• Chapter 6 - The Context of Competitive Pressure
• Part III: Applying the Framework to IT Projects
• Chapter 7 - Improving the Way a Business Works
• Chapter 8 - Re-shaping the Business Landscape
• Chapter 9 - Big Bang: ERP and Other Mega-projects
• Chapter 10 - Building and Maintaining the Platform
• Part IV: Making Better IT Investment Decisions
• Chapter 11 - A Pragmatic Alternative to ROI
• Chapter 12 - Insights and Implications

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