Buying Information Systems

Selecting, Implementing and Assessing Off-The-Shelf Systems

Publication Date	March 2004
Publisher	Ashgate Publishing
Product Type	Book
Pages	144
ISBN Number	9780566085598
Product Code	ASH00014

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Summary

Most organisations purchase off-the-shelf computer-based systems to help them perform their day-to-day business activities. Sadly, many of the purchases fail to live up to expectations. This book provides a blueprint of what to cover in the early stages of the procurement process so as to prevent the recurring problem of information systems projects that run over budget, over time and yet under perform.

The questions the book answers are simple but fundamental: where to find advice; who should be involved; how to manage the purchase; how to decide what you need; which package or supplier to choose; how to manage the implementation, and how to know if the system is successful.

Real examples of information system purchases are used to help provide practical guidance on the methods, the pitfalls and the keys to success. In addition the book contains several adaptable tables and checklists to provide a flexible and effective step-by-step framework for the entire process.

Content

Introduction
Buying an information system is like buying a desktop publishing package, isn't it?
Where can I find advice?
Who should be involved?
How do I manage the purchase?
How do I decide what I need?
Which package/supplier should I choose?
How do I manage the implementation?
How do I know if the system is successful?
Putting it all together
Glossary
Index.