This book arms non-technical managers with the insights and knowledge they need to become active participants in information systems decisions. They'll learn how IT relates to the organization, its overall strategy, and the individual; how information is managed in today's organizations; how to recognize opportunities; and how to apply current technologies in new and innovative ways.About the AuthorKeri Pearlson received her Ph.D. from Harvard University. She is currently a research director with The Concours Group.Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. About the Authors. Introduction. Chapter 1: The Information Systems Strategy Triangle. Chapter 2: Strategic Use of Information Resources. Chapter 3: Organizational Impacts of Information Systems Use. Chapter 4: Information Technology and the Design of Work. Chapter 5: Information Technology and Changing Business Processes. Chapter 6: Architecture and Infrastructure. Chapter 7: Doing Business on the Internet. Chapter 8: Using Information Ethically. Chapter 9: The Management Information Systems Organization. Chapter 10: Funding IT. Chapter 11: Project Management. Chapter 12: Knowledge Management. Glossary. Index.