IT Organization Project
Project: IT Organization
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MGT 87515 – Information, Organization, & Strategy
California Southern University
Project: IT Organization
According to Merriam-Webster (2013), “information technology (IT) is the technology involving the development, maintenance, and use of computer systems, software, and networks for the processing and distribution of data.” Over the years, information technology has grown from the simple set up of large desktop monitors to new applications, methods of communication, and technological devices that can be used to enhance products and services; the capabilities continue to expand and grow daily. IT, once observed as a supporting function only within organizations, has recently stepped up to play an important part in organizational development and business strategy. Due to the constant expansion of IT processes and development, much thought will need to be considered to successfully operate a multinational IT group. Some of the items that need to be considered include an organizational chart, an outline of key functional areas and manpower requirements, salary budgets, personnel assignments, and employee incentives. These target areas, basic employment information (telecommuting policies, team use, employee requirements, average pay), and potential obstacles that may be encountered will be discussed.
Discussion
Organizational Setup
When a new multinational IT organization is established, there are several key factors that must be considered, such as the type of organizational structure being used, the key functional areas of the company, and the manpower requirements to service the global IT enterprise. Upon a review of the various organizational structures the world’s largest IT organizations (i.e. Samsung, Apple, and Google) utilize, it was clear that every IT-based organization uses a different organizational structure (Yarow, 2013). Since a multinational organization is exposed to numerous cultures, behaviors, and
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MGT 87515 – Information, Organization, & Strategy
California Southern University
Project: IT Organization
According to Merriam-Webster (2013), “information technology (IT) is the technology involving the development, maintenance, and use of computer systems, software, and networks for the processing and distribution of data.” Over the years, information technology has grown from the simple set up of large desktop monitors to new applications, methods of communication, and technological devices that can be used to enhance products and services; the capabilities continue to expand and grow daily. IT, once observed as a supporting function only within organizations, has recently stepped up to play an important part in organizational development and business strategy. Due to the constant expansion of IT processes and development, much thought will need to be considered to successfully operate a multinational IT group. Some of the items that need to be considered include an organizational chart, an outline of key functional areas and manpower requirements, salary budgets, personnel assignments, and employee incentives. These target areas, basic employment information (telecommuting policies, team use, employee requirements, average pay), and potential obstacles that may be encountered will be discussed.
Discussion
Organizational Setup
When a new multinational IT organization is established, there are several key factors that must be considered, such as the type of organizational structure being used, the key functional areas of the company, and the manpower requirements to service the global IT enterprise. Upon a review of the various organizational structures the world’s largest IT organizations (i.e. Samsung, Apple, and Google) utilize, it was clear that every IT-based organization uses a different organizational structure (Yarow, 2013). Since a multinational organization is exposed to numerous cultures, behaviors, and
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