Governance of the Extended Enterprise: Bridging Business and IT Strategies - Hardcover

"This awaited book is a precious guide for action for companies, involved in the harsh worldwide economic competition, which consider IT as a powerful tool to address the complexity of process management outside their traditional borders. The extended environment is more demanding in innovation as well as in control and implies vision, efficiency and robustness in IT management. As part of IT governance, this book adds the necessary vision of a thorough approach" --Jean-Pierre Corniou, Senior VP Chief Information Officer, Renault Group "This book gives a lot of ideas for our new business model creation and governance dealing with our collaboration parties using internet technology. Very timely publication for practical understanding of SOX and new COSO concept." --Shuzo Sumi, CIO, Tokio Marine & Nichidou Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. Today's participation in the Extended Enterprise model may not be visible to some, however, appears inevitable for continued success as a public sized company. This book helps the executive (IT and others) frame the Governance issues and opportunities to be had as we look beyond the physical walls of our organization toward the Extended Enterprise. --Michael Calderon, V.P. Information Technology, The Hain-Celestial Group, Inc.

Discover how to implement an effective IT governance structure for the long-term success of an extended enterprise IT is no longer an enabler of corporate strategy, it is now the key element of corporate strategy. Governance of the Extended Enterprise explores how some of the world's most successful enterprises have integrated information technology with business strategies, culture, and ethics to optimize information value, attain business objectives, and capitalize on technologies in highly competitive environments. Providing a process for change and a governance model, Governance of the Extended Enterprise encompasses the latest emerging practices from major information and knowledge businesses, providing a major new knowledge resource for enterprises. It also opens up new avenues of practice in strategy setting, enterprise management, control assessment, and risk management. From sales-force automation to workgroup collaboration, forms processing to knowledge management systems, customer service to technical support, Governance of the Extended Enterprise will help readers improve IT governance in all facets of their organization.