O'Brien CoverManagement Information Systems 4/e - James A. O'Brien
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Chapter 14: Managing IT: Planning and Implementing Change



Web Links
web links

Real World Case 1: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration: Failure in IS Planning
  1. http://www.faa.gov/ait/aithome.htm This is the homepage of The Office of Information Technology (AIT) responsible for providing leadership management direction coordination and support related to the FAA's acquisition management and use of Federal Information Processing resources including administrative developmental and operational information resources telecommunications and automated information systems security.

  2. http://www.gao.gov/
    This is the homepage of General Accounting Office the investigative arm of Congress charged with examining matters relating to the receipt and disbursement of public funds.
Real World Case 2: WineAccess.com Inc: Developing an E-Commerce Web Site
  1. http://www.wineaccess.com/ This is the homepage of WineAccess which brings the complete shopping guide to fine wine on the web.

  2. http://www.wilsonweb.com/wct/
    This site provides information for companies seeking to sell directly on the web.
Read World Case 3: Armstrong World Industries: Implementation Sales Force Automation
  1. http://www.armstrong.com/ This is the homepage of Armstrong a manufacturer of interior furnishings including floor coverings and building products which are sold for use in residential commercial and institutional buildings.

  2. http://www.pentech.net/ptconsul.htm
    This site provides free on-line consultation for Sales Force Automation.
Real World Problem 1: Orient Overseas Container Shipping Line: Implementing Financial Software
  1. http://www.oocl.com/ This is the homepage of OOCL a global transportation company with integrated inland transportation and information networks connecting to 23 ocean routes.

  2. http://www.sap-ag.de/
    This site has information on SAP and its products R/3 and R/2 discussed in the case.
Real World Problem 2: Nabisco Inc.: Sprinting to Year 2000 Success.
  1. http://www.nabisco.com/ This is the homepage of Nabisco engaged in the packaged food business.

  2. http://www.y2kjournal.com/
    This is an online magazine dedicated to the Y2K problem.
Real World Problem 3: Chiron Corporation: Recommendations for IT Implementation
  1. http://www.chiron.com/
    This is the homepage of Chiron Corporation
Real World Problem 4: Virtual Vineyards: Evaluating Java for Web Site Development
  1. http://www.virtualvin.com/ This is the homepage of Virtual Vineyards marketer of fine wines and specialty foods over the Internet.

  2. http://injava.net/je.html On this page you can explore Java based web sites.

  3. http://www.javaworld.com/
    This site provides Java based tips tricks tutorials and other resources.
Real World Problem 5: Ford Motor Company: Developing and Implementing Intranet Applications
  1. http://www.ford.com/us/
    This is the home page of Fort Motor company.


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