INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN MANAGEMENT V - SGGW

PREFACE
Applications of information technologies and computer-based systems in
management are practically indispensable due to still increasing complexity of
tasks assigned to managers as well as to merciless competition and challenging
environment of modern firms and businesses. Information systems are instrumental
in decision making, strategy planning, forecasting, market research, as well as in
risk assessment, modeling, and analysis, to name just a few examples.
In this monograph we present results of various research based on different
methodologies and utilizing many interesting cases, often directly related to business
practice and real-life management problems, showing theoretical and practical
importance of the subject.
Current volume consist of 10 papers written by authors coming from different
institutions. It provides a rich source of ideas, solutions, and perspectives. I
do believe that presented results will be useful to all parties dealing with information
systems in management: researchers, experts, and business practitioners, including
managers themselves. The chapters are ordered alphabetically, according
to the surnames of the first-named authors.
PRINCE2 methodology and the main benefits derived from it, utilized for
IT projects, are described. Special attention is given to the analysis of risk management
and its influence on the success of an IT project. (M. Bolek,
W. Karwowski). The conditions that integrated system for risk management in IT
enterprises must fulfill are described, and different methods incorporated into the
one integrated system are analyzed (D. Dymek). Some of the most popular management
systems used at Polish universities are analyzed and compared, moreover
case study of four leading institutions of higher education in Poland which are already
implementing a SAP management system is presented (S. Jabłonowski,
W.Karwowski). A concept of a system that can help farm managers to use the integrated
business planning approach while making strategic decisions at their work is
discussed (A. Mazurkiewicz). IT systems of the department of finance in a public
knowledge management system are presented, special attention is focused on IT
premises for creation of information society in a public administration, organization
culture or consolidation and centralization of tax and customs systems
(K. Raczkowski). A monitoring methods of business processes with using IT system,
which supports process approach is outlined (D. Strzęciwilk, R. Nafkha). A
computer simulation as a useful tool which provide an unique opportunity to support
decision-making process is described, and an exploration of its strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities and threats is presented (A. Szopa). The positive influ-
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