Information systems planning

Planning terminology-mission: it is a broad enduring statement giving the organizations reason for being. objectives-:are desired future positions and destinations the organizations intends to reach in order to fulfill its mission. Strategies-its a general direction in which an objective is to be sought . Policies-is a general guideline that directs and constraints decision making within an organization.

THE NOLAN STAGE MODEL

Stage 1-initiation stage-in this, the technology is placed in the organization's few applications in the organization are computerized Stage-2 expansion stage-rapid and uncontrolled growth in the number and variety of IT applications take place Stage-3 formalization or control stage because in this stage organizations gain control over the technologys resources by implementing formal control processes and standards.

Stage-4
Nolan has described this growth stage as maturity or integration stage as by this stage organizations gain sufficient experience and maturity in IS/IT applications. In this stage, applications are integrated ,controls are adjusted. Planning is well established and so, we call this stage as the stage of perfection also.

Stage 5-integration stage

In this the use of new technology increases rapidly, providing new benefits. Stage 6-data administration, in this controls are further lowered to encourage development of systems which contribute to strategic advantage of the organization. Stage 7-in the enhance growth model this stage is termed as the maturity stage which indicates the application portfolio is complete and matches the objectives of the org.

4 stage model of IS planning

1.Strategic planning A) derivation from the organizational plan

B) Strategic fit with organizational culture C) Strategy set transformation

2.Information requirement analysis

A) Define underlying organizational requirements B) Develop sub system matrix C) Define and evaluate information requirements for organizational subsystems

3.Resource allocation
A) Return on investment B) Charge out C) Portfolio approach D) Steering committees

4.Project planning
A)milestones B)critical path method C)gantt chart

Organization structure of MIS

Should be located in the overall structure of the organization A) as a part of financial department B)MIS under direct control of chairman C)MIS as a distinct function.