selecting, implementing and assessing off-the-shelf systems /
David James.
Burlington, VT :
Gower,
2004.
1 online resource (vi, 128 pages) :
illustrations
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Cover; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables and Checklists; Introduction; 1 Buying an information system is like buying a desktop publishing package, isn't it?; 2 Where can I find advice?; 3 Who should be involved?; 4 How do I manage the purchase?; 5 How do I decide what I need?; 6 Which package/supplier should I choose?; 7 How do I manage the implementation?; 8 How do I know if the system is successful?; 9 Putting it all together; Glossary; Index
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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 o.
Buying information systems.
9780566085598
Information storage and retrieval systems-- Purchasing.
Information technology.
COMPUTERS-- Computer Literacy.
COMPUTERS-- Computer Science.
COMPUTERS-- Data Processing.
COMPUTERS-- Hardware-- General.
COMPUTERS-- Information Technology.
COMPUTERS-- Machine Theory.
COMPUTERS-- Reference.
Information storage and retrieval systems-- Purchasing.