CMGT 578 Week 6

CMGT 578 Week 6
Week 6 DQ1
In the 2007 article, Krishnan makes several points about the relationships between IT and the business line departments. What does he say are the major reasons for this disconnect? How can it be fixed? Finally, why is fixing the disconnect important to IT strategic planning?
Week 6 DQ2
Discuss the importance of aligning IT strategy with business strategy. How can doing this help both IT and the organization as a whole? What are the implications for change in an organization? Why?
CMGT 578 Week 6 Learning Team Paper and Presentation
Complete and submit your five-year IT strategic plan for the Riordan Manufacturing planned move. The plan must be 10–15 pages in length, and must include the following information:
A discussion about the important factors that need to be considered by the IT department in preparing for and executing the planned move. A discussion about the best way to ensure business continuity during the planned move. A discussion about the IT department’s role in supporting the organization’s other departments during the move. Specific milestones for Years One, Three, and Five.
Prepare and submit a Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation summarizing your IT strategic plan.
Complete a Learning Team Evaluation.