Incorporates proven and practical approaches to key aspects of information systems management used to ensure the most profitable integration within any organization. Covering a wide range of techniques and methods, it includes the major issues that face organizations wishing to make the most effective use of their information technology. Each chapter is written by leading consultants in the field, representing a wide-ranging and diversified pooling of knowledge, thereby ensuring top-notch integration of experience and talent on a topic of current and vital interest to the information technology community. Topical coverage includes how the CEO looks at information technology, how to manage multi-divisional information technology groups, critical success factors, the investment process, the planning process, how to manage the development, and contingency planning for computer-based systems.