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Chapter 14Managing IT Projects, Process Improvement,and Organizational ChangeInformation Technology for ManagementImproving Performance in the Digital Economy7th editionJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc.Slides contributed by Dr. Sandra ReidChair, Graduate School of Business & Professor, TechnologyDallas Baptist University
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Slide2Chapter Outline14.1 Adopting IT Projects14.2 Implementing IT Projects14.3 Business Process Management14.4 Change Management and Organizational Transformation14.5 Managerial Issues14-2Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Slide3Learning ObjectivesUnderstand the concept of the technology adoption lifecycle.Describe the five stages of the adoption lifecycle.Understand the impact of technology, task, individual, organizational and environmental characteristics on the adoption of new technologies.Describe Rogers’ five adopter categories.Understand typical causes for IT implementation failures.14-3Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Slide4Learning Objectives – cont’dDiscuss challenges associated with implementing IT projects.Understand the concept of business process management (BPM) and how it can be used to enhance effectiveness in an organization.List and describe the steps in creating an effective BPM strategy.Describe the role of change management in systems implementation.Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-4
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Slide6Problems – complex payroll data for 15,000 drivers handled manually; delays, losses, inaccuracies were common due to handwritten documents. Poor morale, extended hours, frustration was rampant.Solutions –character-recognition system. 99.9% success rate. ROI 1 year.Results – problems eliminated. 2008 CIO 100 award for use of innovative technologies to generate business value.Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-6
Slide7Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-714.1 Adopting IT Projects
Slide8Elements of Technology AdoptionTechnology itself.Communication channels through which information is exchanged between potential adopters.Speed at which emerging technology is being adopted.Social system into which innovation is introduced that can be influenced by internal opinion leaders & external change agents.Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-8User Acceptance of Information Technology: Toward a Unified View
Slide9Figure 14.1Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-9IT adoption process. (Source: Drawn by C. Pollard.)
Slide10Technology DifferencesCompatibility – degree perceived to fit with existing values, past experiences & needs of potential adopters.Complexity – degree perceived to be difficult to understand & use.Reliability – extent new system is robust & dependable.Relative advantage – degree perceived to be better than existing system.Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-10
Slide11Task DifferencesAbility of a technology to efficiently & effectively execute a task.Appropriateness of the application to needs.Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-11
Slide12Table 14.1Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-12
Slide13Figure 14.2Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-13Adopter category distribution.
Slide14Organizational DifferencesNot all organizations are capable of providing same level of support to assist in introduction of new technology.Larger organizations are usually best equipped to have highly skilled technology specialists & most up-to-date information.Small organizations are often most agile & can move faster to adopt.Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-14
Slide15Critical Success FactorsPlanning at all stages, with necessary adjustments along the way, is critical to success.Supportive IT infrastructure refers to physical equipment & provision of appropriate personnel.Management support is essential.Presence of a champion to promote benefits.Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-15
Slide16Environment DifferencesVendor maturity & availability will differ depending upon system.Customer-base may be diverse.Industry & geographical location will be factors.Vendor support & training will differ.Customer skill level & accessibility to online services will be different.Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-16
Slide17Table 14.2Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-17
Slide18Figure 14.3Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-18Check out this article for more: Gartner Emerging Technologies Hype CycleGartner 2007 emerging technologies hype cycle. (Source: Gartner Inc.)
Slide19Figure 14.4Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-19Sample priority matrix based on 2007 hype cycle data.
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Slide21Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-2114.2 Implementing IT Projects
Slide22Implementation RoadmapInfrastructure provides foundation for IT applications in enterprise. I.e.: data center, networks, data warehouse, & corporate knowledge base.IT applications are specific systems & programs for achieving certain objectives. I.e.: providing payroll or taking customer orders.Involves change in current business processes.Change-over must be well planned.Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-22
Slide23Figure 14.5Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-23The for P’s of implementation.
Slide24Success & Failure of IT ImplementationsFailures range from 30 to 70%.ERP & CRM implementations are especially prone to failure due to scope & magnitude of change.Processes must typically be restructured.Skill sets may need to be changed.Locus of control may need to change.Communication is essential & key.Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-24
Slide25Factors That Impact Implementation SuccessTop management support – resource allocation, upper level model of acceptance.Level of risk – depends upon project size, project structure & complexity of effort.Training of users – critical to success.User acceptance – users must be involved in design & throughout process.Management of process – must be with incentives.Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-25
Slide26Managing ImplementationMust be within budget.Must be on time.Must meet user expectations.Must be fully functional, to the level promised.Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-26
Slide27Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-2714.3 Business Process Management
Slide28Concept of BPMIncludes methods & tools to support design, analysis, implementation, management & optimization of operational business processes.Extension of workflow management: documents, information & activities flow between participants according to existing process models & rules.Consists of activities performed by businesses to optimize & adapt their processes.Consist of designing, analyzing, implementing, managing & optimizing a process for effectiveness & efficiency.Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-28
Slide29Figure 14.6Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-29Business process management cycle.
Slide30Figure 14.7Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-30BPM focus.
Slide31Creating a BPM StrategyConduct thorough assessment of core strategic & operational processes to identify those processes that need to be improved.Develop a process performance plan that documents ways in which identified operational processes contribute to strategic goals.Prioritize with highest priority given to processes with greatest potential impact on strategic objectives.Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-31Dynamic Business Apps: Design For People, Build For Change
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Slide33Figure 14.8Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-33BPM without boundaries.
Slide34Business Process ModelingReferred to as business process mapping.Includes techniques & activities used as part of larger business process management discipline.Similar to drafting a blueprint for a house.Must create a blueprint of how company works now & will after implementation.Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-34
Slide35Measuring ProcessesSix Sigma – methodology to manage process variations that cause defects & to systematically work toward managing variation to prevent those defects.TQM – management strategy aimed at embedding awareness of quality in all organizational processes.ISO – key is development of plan to prevent non-conforming process from being repeated.Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-35
Slide36Figure 14.9Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-36Evolution of BPM software tools.
Slide37Table 14.5Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-37
Slide38Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-3814.4 Change Management and Organizational Transformation
Slide39Concept of Change ManagementStructured approach from current to desired state.Avoiding user resistance to business & system changes.Addresses differences in perspectives of partners.Involves compromise.Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-39Secret of Change Management - motivation, leadership skills, development, styles and business strategy - motivational conference keynote speaker - speech by Patrick Dixon
Slide40Key Stakeholders May…Withhold resources.Purposely identify wrong people to work on project.Raise continual objections to project requirements.Change project requirements.Expand size & complexity of project.Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-40
Slide41Change Process ModelsStructured technique to effectively transition groups or organizations through change.Provide a framework for managing the people side of change.Most are based on simple three-stage model originally theorized by Kurt Lewin: unfreezing, change, & refreezing.Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-41
Slide42Figure 14.10Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-42Lewin’s three-stage change process.
Slide43Kotter’s Organizational Transformation ModelEstablish sense of urgency.Form powerful guiding coalition.Create vision.Communicate vision.Empower others to act on vision.Plan for & create short-term wins.Consolidate improvements & produce more change.Institutionalize new approaches.Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-43
Slide4410 Principles of Change ManagementCopyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-44Address human side of change systematically. Adapt often as circumstances change.Start at the top. Top managers must show full support. Must be role models.Involve every layer. Change occurs at all levels of the organization. Change cascades down.Make the formal case. Need for change will be challenged.Create ownership. Leaders must be willing to accept responsibility for achieving the change.
Slide4510 Principles of Change Management – cont’dCommunicate the message. Repeatedly provide the right information at the right time to the right people through multiple channels.Assess the cultural landscape. Core cultural values, behaviors, & perceptions must be addressed up front, in regard to readiness for change, identify conflict areas & define factors that can impact resistance.Address culture explicitly. Address head on once understood.Prepare for unexpected. No matter how well planned, there will be surprises.Speak to the individual. Real change only occurs at the individual level.Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-45Check this out for more about this important topic -
10 Principles of Change Management
Slide46Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-4614.5 Managerial Issues
Slide47Managerial IssuesGlobal & cultural – change could result in problems associated with ways different people interact that are culturally based.Ethical & legal – consider the people impacted by change. May include need for layoffs, retraining, transfer of employees. What should be done in terms of advance communication? What about older employees?Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-47
Slide48Managerial Issues – cont’dUser involvement – functional managers should be involved throughout the process.Change management – do not ignore impact upon culture.Risk management – risk is high.Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.14-48
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