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TABLE 14.1 INFORMATION SYSTEMS PLAN

1. Purpose of the Plan
Overview of plan contents
Current business organization and future organization
Key business processes
Management strategy
2. Strategic Business Plan Rationale
Current situation
Current business organization
Changing environments
Major goals of the business plan
Firm’s strategic plan
3. Current Systems
Major systems supporting business functions and processes
Current infrastructure capabilities
Hardware
Software
Database
Telecommunications and Internet
Difficulties meeting business requirements
Anticipated future demands
4. New Developments
New system projects
Project descriptions
Business rationale
Applications’ role in strategy
New infrastructure capabilities required
Hardware
Software
Database
Telecommunications and Internet
5. Management Strategy
Acquisition plans
Milestones and timing
Organizational realignment
Internal reorganization
Management controls
Major training initiatives
Personnel strategy
6. Implementation Plan
Anticipated difficulties in implementation
Progress reports
7. Budget Requirements
Requirements
Potential savings
Financing
Acquisition cycle

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