CALL FOR CHAPTERS
Submission Deadline: November 15, 2007
Handbook on Strategic Information Technology and Portfolio Management
Edited by Albert Tan* and Petros Theodorou**
*Institute of Systems Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore
**Athens University of Economics & Business, Department of Economics
Introduction
The strategic perspective of Information Systems and the importance of planning have been recognized since Anthony’s 1965 work on the hierarchical application portfolio model. The matrix approach developed by BCG’s product portfolio was extended in IT portfolio management and similar approaches were developed by McFarlan’s Strategic Grid, Sullivan, Munro & Huff, Ives & Learmonth, Galliers and others. Portfolio management aims at the selection of IT applications which increase value while minimizing the relevant risks. This approach must be holistic and take into account the overall strategy of the firm. Strategic alignment is an important ingredient for a successful portfolio. Strategies and financial aspects regarding return of invested capital on IT will be examined. Special interest must be given in financial information systems. While much has been written about strategic information systems planning (SISP), the integration of strategic planning with portfolio management has not been examined. This combined approach to planning could be more effective for both researchers and practitioners to optimize their resources and investments. This collection of papers aims to define the strategic options and the implications of the evolving IT portfolio in order to provide a tool for IS/IT strategic planning. Theoretical discussion, practical models and case studies (in banking sector, energy sector etc…) are welcomed.
The Overall Objective of the Book
A need emerged for an edited collection of articles in the fields of information technology strategy, information technology architecture, financial information systems, portfolio management, etc. The aim of this book is to bridge the knowledge between information technology planning (ITP), enterprise architecture and IT portfolio management taking into account the financial impact. The objectives of the proposed book are to provide techniques and tools appropriate for building application portfolio and develop strategies which increase financial performance. Case studies and relevant applications for each industry are welcomed. Papers will determine key steps in creating, optimizing and managing IT investment portfolio. Techniques and tools will be developed to categorize, prioritize, evaluate IT applications portfolio and align this portfolio with business strategy in order to increase financial performance. Determine portfolio’s returns, risks and strategies in order to create, assess and plan the investments that increase financial performance taking into account strategic alignment. Provide a logical linkage between ITP, enterprise architecture, portfolio management and financial performance. Examine how ITP models have evolved since their inception. Evaluate how ITP has been used in private and public sectors, industry as well as small and medium companies. Discuss some of the issues faced during ITP and how they can be overcome.
The Target Audience
It is intended for use by IT professionals, CIOs and researchers involved in IT planning, portfolio management and implementation for very large IT systems. Moreover, the book will provide insights and support executives concerned with the management of information technology for different industries and environments.
Recommended topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
Strategic ITP for public, private sectors and other key industries
Strategic ITP for small and medium sized companies
A review of different ITP models
Strategic Financial Information Systems
ITP under uncertain business environment
Strategic tools for strategic ITP
Motivation and barriers in ITP
Alignment between ITP with corporate strategies
Alignment between ITP and with business processes
Linkage between information technology portfolio management and ITP
Optimizing Information technology Portfolio
Information Technology Governance and Portfolio Management
Linkage between Enterprise Architecture and ITP
Challenges in implementing information technology plan
Structuring information technology organization to support information technology planning
Submission Procedure
Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before November 15, 2007, a 2-5 page manuscript proposal clearly explaining the mission and concerns of the proposed chapter. Authors of accepted proposals will be notified by December 15, 2007 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter organizational guidelines. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by February 15, 2008. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. The book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global, www.igi-global.com, publisher of the IGI Publishing (formerly Idea Group Publishing), Information Science Publishing, IRM Press, CyberTech Publishing, Information Science Reference (formerly Idea Group Reference), and Medical Information Science Reference imprints.
Inquiries and submissions can be forwarded electronically (Word document) or by mail to:
Dr. Petros Theodorou
Athens University of Economics & Business
Department of Economics
Tel.: +306972222737
E-mail: theodorou@aueb.gr
