Discussion 1 – InfoTech Import in Strat Plan
Discussion 1 – InfoTech Import in Strat Plan
In your initial post, answer the following questions about IT Project Management. In addition to your course textbook (chapter 11), utilize the UC library for information and examples.
What is a project, and what are its main attributes? How is a project different from what most people do in their day-to-day jobs? Discuss the importance of top management commitment and the development of standards for successful project management. Provide examples to illustrate the importance of these items based on your experience on any type of project. Discuss the unique challenges that an IT project presents.
350-400 Words
Text-Book
Title: Managing and Using Information Systems
ISBN: 9781119560562
Authors: Keri E. Pearlson, Carol S. Saunders, Dennis F. Galletta
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Publication Date: 2019-12-05
Readings:
Clark, Duckham, M., Guillemin, M., Hunter, A., McVernon, J., O’Keefe, C., Pitkin, C., Prawer, S., Sinnott, R., Warr, D., & Waycott, J. (2018). Advancing the ethical use of digital data in human research: challenges and strategies to promote ethical practice. Ethics and Information Technology, 21(1), 59–73. Milutinovic, & De Decker, B. (2016). Ethical aspects in eHealth – design of a privacy-friendly system. Journal of Information, Communication & Ethics in Society (Online), 14(1), 49–69. Jenkin, Chan, Y. E., & Sabherwal, R. (2019). Mutual Understanding in Information Systems Development: Changes Within and Across Projects. MIS Quarterly, 43(2), 649–671.
