Information Resource Management (IRM) represents an imaginative new way of
thinking and conducting business in the information age. It is not just
another way of using computers. Rather, it is concerned with the
development and control of all the resources required to produce
information. To many, IRM will represent a radical departure from the
mainstream of thinking in today's data processing world which is generally
technology oriented. The purpose of this book is to convey to executives
a practical approach for the design and development of information
resources consistent with their business objectives. Ultimately, the IRM
approach demystifies the information systems development process and puts
control back in the hands of executive management where it belongs.
CHAPTERS INCLUDE
- IRM: The Prophecy
- IRM: The Concept
- The Information Factory: Implementing the Concept
- Project Management
- Enterprise Engineering
- Information Systems Engineering
- Data Base Engineering
- Glossary of Terms
The concepts and ideas contained in this book represent over thirty years
of practical experience in the field and have been proven effective by
over 1400 installations around the world. Since 1976, many prominent
Japanese companies have implemented these ideas, including top "Fortune
100" companies and several winners of the Deming Prize for quality.
"This book belongs in every DP Manager's
library." - DPMA
"The information presented in this book reflects
clear thinking based on years of practical
experience." - IRM Association (IRMA)
"Covers in detail practical concepts and philosophies
for utilizing information to increase productivity
and competitiveness in an organization." - Applied Computer Research (ACR)