How can using an unintegrated information system cause difficulties and problems?

What is the harm in nonproductive use of information system resources, isn’t everybody doing it?

Managers have an essential role to play in the successful implementation and use of information systems—that role changes depending on which type of IS system is being implemented. Which of the following is not a key organizational complement that must be in place to ensure successful implementation and use of the system? a. well-trained workers. b. better teamwork. c. the latest technology. d. new decision rights.

of large information system projects fail, at least in part, due to a failure to prepare business users for the actual change to come. a. Less than 15 percent b. Over 80 percent c. About 48 percent d. Between 30 and 70 percent

The purpose of the system investigation phase is to ________________. a. define what the information system must do to solve the problem or capitalize on the opportunity b. gain a clear understanding of the specifics of the problem to solve or the opportunity to address c. gather data on the existing system and determine the requirements for the new system d. identify, confirm, and prioritize system requirements

You have been assigned to write a newspaper report on a major information system project failure run by your school’s information system organization. Where would you start, and who would you speak with?

What sort of training and experience is needed by the individuals who built and operate this system? What about by the individuals who use this system?

The purpose of the system investigation phase is to __________. a. define what the information system must do to solve the problem or capitalize on the opportunity. b. gain a clear understanding of the specifics of the problem to solve or the opportunity to address. c. gather data on the existing system and determine the requirements for the new system. d. identify, confirm, and prioritize system requirements.