Product Description

Seventy percent of all IT projects fail—and scores of books have attempted to help firms measure and manage IT systems and processes better in order to turn this figure around

In this book, IT experts Peter D. Weill and Jeanne W. Ross argue that the real reason IT fails to deliver value is that companies have no formal system in place for guiding and monitoring IT decisions.

Their research shows that firms with explicit IT governance systems have twice the profit of firms with poor governance, given the same strategic objectives. Just as corporate governance systems aim to ensure quality decisions about corporate assets, the authors show, companies need IT governance systems to ensure that IT investments are made wisely and effectively.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #22228 in Books
• Published on: 2004-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 288 pages

About the Author
Peter Weill is the Director of the Center for Information Systems Research (CISR) and a Senior Research Scientist at MIT’s Sloan School of Management. Jeanne W. Ross is Principal Research Scientist at CISR.

Customer Reviews

An essential book for the IT professional and business man bookshelfs

For decades IT strategy has not being aligned with business strategies. Some organizations may not fulfill strategic objectives because lack of support from a robust IT strategy.

Weill and Ross review the importance of maximizing IT investments through a strong IT governance aligned with business strategy. The right IT governance will pursues the business objectives fulfillment, which will translate in concrete benefits to the firm.

Great book not only for IT professionals but for business people interested how IT governance aligned with business strategy will provide great results to the firm.

One of the best books on IT Governance
I think the book is one of the best books in the industry articulating the importance of IT Governance. The book gives various blue prints for IT Governance in the industry which are helpful in designing IT operational models. The book caters both experienced IT managers and professionals aspiring to become IT managers. I think the book is worth the investment as the reader will get planning and implementation guidelines to institute structured governance methodologies at different levels of an organization.
Sree G

An easy to read and insightful overview of IT Governance
An excellent summary and insightful overview on IT Governance. This is an easy read emphasizing its principles with many real world examples and case studies. Well suited for senior leadership as well as IT operational management. The provided frameworks can be utilized to support internal IT Governance projects or to augment external expertise. Sets a solid foundation for more detailed studies and implementation projects specific to your organization.