信息技术在业务中组织信息资源.ppt

Chapter 10Organizing Information Technology Resources Learning Objectives When you finish this chapter, you will: Understand the different ways in which ISs are deployed in organizations. Be able to list and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each IS architecture. Know the importance of collaboration between IS managers and line managers, and understand the relationships between the two groups. Be able to describe career paths and responsibilities in the IS field. Information Systems Architecture and Management Centralized Information Systems Architecture Mainframes dictated IS architecture be centralized Mainframes Dictated IS Architecture be Centralized Advantages High degree of control Easy to maintain hardware, software, procedure, and operation standards Easy control of access to information Disadvantages Inflexible Lack of customization Information Systems Architecture and Management Information Systems Architecture and Management Decentralized Information Systems Architecture Allows departments and remote sites independence in organizing and using their IS Local IS department establishes infrastructure Disadvantages Difficult to share applications and data among units Expensive to maintain and service different systems Information Systems Architecture and Management Information Systems Architecture and Management Distributed Information Systems Each unit selects and implements its own system. Remote units can share resources through communication lines. Many organizations changing to distributed architecture. Increased reliability and affordability of data communication and PC technology Information Systems Architecture and Management Information Systems Architecture and Management Information Systems Architecture and Management Centralized vs. Decentralized ISs: Advantages and Disadvantages Advantages of Centralized IS Management Standardized hardware and software Easier training Encouragement of common reporting systems Effective planning of sh