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In modern society, IT (information technology) governance plays an important role in business development. Therefore a good IT organization is which match all the business need and also performance well to get lead in the industry. This report will analyze four sections related to WestJet Airlines case. First of all, the five specific areas in IT governance will be considered. Second, AS8015 model for IT governance will be defined, and a strong example will be discussed. The third part is about risk identification and control for WestJet Airlines’ IT operations. The last section will discuss how Smith manage the transformation propose.

Almost all IT administrators understand the significant part which IT performs in business these days. But, some people in the business community don’t always know the requirement for IT involvement in day-to-day functions. What are the main functions of IT in business these days and just how would you describe these roles to a business manager who feels IT is only a support function?

IT Organizational Restructure is necessary for the current IT department to be developed into a CIO organization. Outlining a new framework and identifying roles and responsibilities will help to shape an effective organization to be in a better situation to support the company’s goals. It will also better align the current and future IT investments and

IM/IT governance helps the organization make business decisions more accurately and in a timelier manner (Glandon, Smaltz, Slovensky, 2008). In order to complete this, five general guidelines were created. They are as follows: Develop a consistent IT strategy, Align IT Planning with Organizational Planning, Develop IT Infrastructure, Architecture and Policies, Set IT Project

IT (Information Technology) management entails all the routine issues faced by any type of business manager in addition to the issues of software development, technology purchasing (not necessarily physical items), systems integration, the limits of technology and the related budgetary issues. General information literacy is important for any level of IT manager, as he or she needs to communicate successfully using many different modes, media, and technology with all types of IT workers, upper management, and technology product vendors. IT management also entails leadership of projects or departments. Information

Chapter 4: Results and Data Analysis.......................................... page(s) 69-91 • Introduction • Issues Categorization • IT Issues Database • Survey Respondents • Analysis of General IT Data • Analysis of Primary Data

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Establish an IT Review Board (or process in smaller operating units) to advise the head of the operating unit on critical IT matters, to assess IT initiatives in the budget review process, to control ongoing IT investment implementation, and to conduct post-implementation reviews of completed projects to benefit from lessons learned. Present to the Commerce IT Review Board as requested for Information Technology Investment Authority, Control Reviews, Post Implementation Reviews, Portfolio Management Reviews, etc.

McKeen, James D; Smith, Heather (2012). IT strategy: Issues and practices (2nd ed.). Boston: Prentice Hall. Kindle Edition.

The firmed lacked an IT governance structure, so a team was created around the issue (ITMC). The purpose of the team was to create a fresh started, but it took some getting used and changing the way things we're getting done. The committee members were not used to having to come to agreements with that setting and to address issues directed to them. The purpose of the ITMC should be to facilitate and share experience and ideas to improve the effectiveness of the IT functions around the firm. Encourage cooperation to ensure the most effective and responsible way to use technology. There is an extended ITMC about 45 people, that meet once a month and share a bit more information and advice on all matters relating to information technology. They can identify emerging technologies, significant trends in information technology and communicate them to the group. According the Faulkner, hardware, software and people are leading the technology at the firm and are a critical component of

Across almost all of the major IT governance categories, it seems that CS and AC are either lacking elements completely or lagging behind current IT standards significantly. IT principles or high-level statements about how to use technology to create business value is non-existent in the Canadian Shield philosophy statement and hard to identify within the case write-up by the authors. Furthermore, the corporate IT infrastructure and architecture has become so archaic that the

Research. The CIO hired Deloitte consulting to do a complete evaluation of the current state of IT and identify also a desired future state. The engagement was completed and the report completed in August. The actors involved here extensive -- all levels of the business organization including the university president, vice presidents, deans, and department chairs. All IT organizations across campus were asked and provided an opportunity to give input to process (most opted in). This extensive research provided the

The new process that was instituted to prioritize IT projects at Volkswagen of America is very well organized. It takes an IT project and looks at it from multiple aspects, from business to IT. It also allows for several departmental entities to play a more active role in tying in business objectives with stated benefits of the IT project. As stated in Applegate, “IT governance is the effort to devise an overarching and integrated approach, addressing broad themes such as operating performance, strategic control, risk management, and values alignment.” (Applegate, 403) In

In this part, I would analyze and demonstrate two key IT management frameworks (ITIL and COBITS) combine with what I have learned in this paper. The concept of IT Operations Management would be given associates to my personal view, and I would

This essay is aimed to help readers to explore whether or not the ISO 27001 Model is beneficial for IT Governance within the modern enterprise. This will ultimately be achieved by looking at existing research, which includes journals, articles, websites and other means of information, all from an academic standpoint. The aforementioned sources of information will be attained and ultimately help decide if the ISO 27001 is beneficial to governance This essay will explore both sides, and present an argument based upon empirical research by examining both cases vigorously and thoroughly. I will then provide a normative conclusion as to whether or not the ISO 27001 model is beneficial for IT governance in the modern enterprise. This report will go in depth and ultimately explore whether or not the ISO 27001 is beneficial for governance or not. This will be achieved from the outlined below.