Subject category:
Production and Operations Management
Published by:
INSEAD
Length: 13 pages
Data source: Generalised experience
Abstract
Stratex is a European multi-national company facing some common, but challenging problems in the management of the information systems (IS) function. This case describes the tensions and challenges faced by John Gates, the new CIO of Stratex while trying to effectively use IS to further the business success of the organization. The needs for top management leadership and effective management of organizational changes related to IS projects are also illustrated.
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for postgraduate courses.Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 1989-1992.Geographical setting
Region:
Europe
Featured company
Stratex
Industry:
Office information systems
Featured protagonist
- John Gates (male), CIO
Subject category:
Production and Operations Management
Published by:
INSEAD
Version: 11.1993
Length: 11 pages
Data source: Generalised experience
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Abstract
Stratex is a European multi-national company facing some common, but challenging problems in the management of the information systems (IS) function. This case describes the tensions and challenges faced by John Gates, the new CIO of Stratex while trying to effectively use IS to further the business success of the organization. The needs for top management leadership and effective management of organizational changes related to IS projects are also illustrated.
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for postgraduate courses.Settings
Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 1989-1992.Geographical setting
Region:
Europe
Featured company
Stratex
Industry:
Office information systems
Featured protagonist
- John Gates (male), CIO
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Subject category:
Production and Operations Management
Published by:
INSEAD
Version: 11.1993
Length: 11 pages
Data source: Generalised experience