Introduction

Information systems are a critical component of business success today. Unfortunately, many companies do not truly understand what an information system is; where, when, and how it should be implemented; or the effects of integrating it into the organization.

As such, we continue to see implementation horror stories of projects run amuck—going over time and over budget—or information systems that never get fully implemented, requiring work-around by employees in order to get things done. Sound familiar?

Target Audience and Purpose

Written especially for C-suite decision makers, this book provides details on how information systems work, and, most importantly, what constitutes successful information systems—ones that work better and last longer.

Benefits of Understanding

With this understanding, you'll be able to design, build, and implement information systems that maximize the profitability of the company.