How should Peachtree try to fix its IT infrastructure problem? Four commentators offer expert advice. Too Far Ahead of the IT Curve? by John P Glaser . • Reprint R0707A Peachtree Healthcare’s patchwork IT infrastructure is in critical condition. Should the CEO approve a shift to risky new technology or go with the time-tested monolithic system? HBR CASE STUDY Too Far Ahead of the IT Curve? by John P Glaser . COPYRIGHT © 2007 HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL PUBLISHING CORPORATION. ALL
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[pic] Too Far Ahead of the IT Curve? By John P Glaser Introduction Question: Peachtree Healthcare’s patchwork IT infrastructure is in critical condition. Should the CEO approve a shift to risky new technology or go with the time-tested monolithic system? Freshly showered and cooling down after their squash game, Max Berndt drank iced tea with his board chairman, Paul Lefler. Max, a thoracic surgeon by training, was the CEO of Peachtree Healthcare. He’d occupied the post for nearly 12 years
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Running head: Too Far Ahead of the IT Curve Too Far Ahead of the IT Curve Enterprise Technology Process Models CIS 521 Abstract The basis of this paper is to answers a few question about an article entitled “Too Far Ahead of the IT Curve” (Harvard Business Review). I’ll be identifying and analyzing the key issues presented in this case, discussing the steps Max should take if he decides to start an SOA project to fix Peachtree’s IT, describing how Max and his leadership
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Overview All organizations want to grow and prosper. To obtain that growth and prosperity, organizations set longterm goals and use numerous tools such as metrics and analytics to measure the effectiveness of their goals. If the performance measures (metrics, for example, revenue per employee or percentage of orders shipped on time) and the analysis tools (analytics) applied against the outcomes are appropriate, they will help the organization to determine the best course of action to achieve its
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Book Review: Andrew Ross Sorkin's Too Big To Fail The financial struggles of 2008 led to myriad books on why the crack-up occurred, and many have been reviewed here. Andrew Ross Sorkin, a writer for the New York Times, approaches what happened differently. He has written a very interesting behind-the-scenes account of the people within government and finance who saw the crisis up close. For those interested in what went down behind closed doors, Sorkin's “ Too Big To Fail” is essential. Thanks
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enthusiastic, raring-to-go mode, as the year begins. However, it is still advisable that you go slow. Avoid being impulsive, since there is a possibility of you committing an error of judgement. As far as your love life is concerned, uncertainty and tentativeness may continue to prevail, for most part of the year ahead. In fact, according to Ganesha, love matters may actually become a cause of concern for you. Beware! For this may also cause resultant ripples in your professional life - leaving you clueless
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Project Metrics and Performance Telecommuting Expansion Xemba Translations 47254 Lake Front Way Bellevue, Washington September 1 The metrics that best work to measure Xemba Translations performance on this project is project diagnostic metrics. While not all risks of a project can be mitigated, using this objective data based on these metrics will make a huge difference to mitigate risk. Using diagnostic project metrics is like using a thermometer to assess the projects current status
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hpu | Case Study: Costco Wholesale vs. Sam's Club vs. BJ's Wholesale | Management 4001 | | Danielle Lewis | 2/3/2012 | | Costco Wholesale vs. Sam's Club vs. BJ's Wholesale The main strategic issue that is faced by Costco (and by Sam's Club to a lesser extent) is the fact that it has trouble competing with BJ's Wholesale on some key factors of customer service. Costco is a warehouse-style retailer, just like the other two companies. Typically, these companies offer lower prices
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This is hardly the worst kind of regret. What could be worse? The chances you didn’t take. The relationships you were afraid to nurture. The decisions you waited too long to make. The things you didn’t even try when you had the chance. Those important words you left unspoken and deeds you left undone. The good news is, it’s not too late. You are here breathing, which means you still have a chance to do what you might have done, and be what you might have been. Right now you have an opportunity
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has two options. Option one is to stand and fight. This is an option that bear hunters generally hope the bear doesn’t choose during the training season. Dogs can get hurt or killed in this situation and it’s dangerous for the hunters who are never too far behind. Option two is for the bear to flee up a tree. This is ideal and when it happens, the collars notify the hunters that the chase has ended. The collars have sensors on them that tell the handheld units when the dog’s head is tilted at a certain
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