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Public Service Information Technology: The Definitive Manager's Guide to Harnessing Technology for Cost-Effective Operations and Services

Edward Uechi

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Description:Most people, when they talk about Information Technology (IT), immediately imagine buying a computer or developing a software application. Those who holed this narrow view can become victims in an inadequate IT system that only partially meets organizational needs at best and in an IT project that has gone extremely far over budget at worst. A well-known statistic is that the majority of IT projects fail. The reasons for such a high failure rate stem from various areas. Computer users were not able to articulate their requirements. Software developers had created a computer program that did not capture what the organization truly wanted. The time period allocated to implement the work was too short. financial, human, and material resources had been poorly planned. This is not to say that blame needs to be placed on one particular group. All organizational units including senior management bear some degree of responsibility. The overarching problem is how people view the field of Information Technology.This book explains how all the areas that go into IT management work together. Building an IT system is like constructing a house; different disciplines are employed and need to be coordinated. In addition to the technical aspects like computer networking and systems administration, the functional, business, management, and strategic aspects are all equally important. Information Technology is not as simple as expecting to use a software application in three months. Information Technology is a complex field that has multiple working parts that have to be managed. Public Service Information Technology sets forth standards and practices to help managers in successfully managing any IT project from inception to completion. And managers will understand what is necessary to maintain and operated the completed IT system to realize its ultimate value. The mechanics of budgeting will enable the manager to factor all costs and make changes as needed for present and future years. Operational management will ensure that contracting, outsourcing, and short-term activities are executed well. With the threat of hacking always an issue, this book explains a multi-level, three-prong approach to protecting the elements in the IT ecosystem. Strategic planning applies all the lessons to create the keystone of IT management that ensures the alignment of IT systems with the organization's mission. The final chapter concludes with example IT systems designed to deliver public services to large populations and to facilitate public programs.The book is targeted to both IT and non-IT managers who work in government agencies and non-profit organizations, setting forth standards and practices to help managers in successfully managing any IT project from inception to completion. And managers will understand what is necessary to maintain and operate the completed IT system to realize its ultimate value This book is from the viewpoint of an IT manager who has worked with governments to improve IT operations. The purpose of this book is to build the capacity of government, not-for-profit, and public health agencies so that managers can fully realize the benefits of using IT systems in achievement of organizational goals.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Public Service Information Technology: The Definitive Manager's Guide to Harnessing Technology for Cost-Effective Operations and Services. To get started finding Public Service Information Technology: The Definitive Manager's Guide to Harnessing Technology for Cost-Effective Operations and Services, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Most people, when they talk about Information Technology (IT), immediately imagine buying a computer or developing a software application. Those who holed this narrow view can become victims in an inadequate IT system that only partially meets organizational needs at best and in an IT project that has gone extremely far over budget at worst. A well-known statistic is that the majority of IT projects fail. The reasons for such a high failure rate stem from various areas. Computer users were not able to articulate their requirements. Software developers had created a computer program that did not capture what the organization truly wanted. The time period allocated to implement the work was too short. financial, human, and material resources had been poorly planned. This is not to say that blame needs to be placed on one particular group. All organizational units including senior management bear some degree of responsibility. The overarching problem is how people view the field of Information Technology.This book explains how all the areas that go into IT management work together. Building an IT system is like constructing a house; different disciplines are employed and need to be coordinated. In addition to the technical aspects like computer networking and systems administration, the functional, business, management, and strategic aspects are all equally important. Information Technology is not as simple as expecting to use a software application in three months. Information Technology is a complex field that has multiple working parts that have to be managed. Public Service Information Technology sets forth standards and practices to help managers in successfully managing any IT project from inception to completion. And managers will understand what is necessary to maintain and operated the completed IT system to realize its ultimate value. The mechanics of budgeting will enable the manager to factor all costs and make changes as needed for present and future years. Operational management will ensure that contracting, outsourcing, and short-term activities are executed well. With the threat of hacking always an issue, this book explains a multi-level, three-prong approach to protecting the elements in the IT ecosystem. Strategic planning applies all the lessons to create the keystone of IT management that ensures the alignment of IT systems with the organization's mission. The final chapter concludes with example IT systems designed to deliver public services to large populations and to facilitate public programs.The book is targeted to both IT and non-IT managers who work in government agencies and non-profit organizations, setting forth standards and practices to help managers in successfully managing any IT project from inception to completion. And managers will understand what is necessary to maintain and operate the completed IT system to realize its ultimate value This book is from the viewpoint of an IT manager who has worked with governments to improve IT operations. The purpose of this book is to build the capacity of government, not-for-profit, and public health agencies so that managers can fully realize the benefits of using IT systems in achievement of organizational goals.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Public Service Information Technology: The Definitive Manager's Guide to Harnessing Technology for Cost-Effective Operations and Services. To get started finding Public Service Information Technology: The Definitive Manager's Guide to Harnessing Technology for Cost-Effective Operations and Services, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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