This article looks at the rationale for and approach to assisting client enterprises with implementing a management information system.
Objectives
Implementation of ICT-based management tools can help promote more efficient oversight processes and management for enterprises. From an incubator's perspective these tools can also allow for more effective monitoring of the performance of each enterprise.
Key Issues
- Definition of the ICT-based management system architecture: This definition starts with a survey of all types of information obtained through the management system. Once the desired information has been charted, the basic architecture can be defined for the system to be developed.
- Definition of the system functions and modules: Having defined the basic system architecture, the functions and modules of the system should be defined. The architecture defines an across-the-board system module at this stage, while also defining the specific system modules and the specific functions assigned to each module.
- Definition of the ICT infrastructure to support the management tool: Once the management system has been selected and designed, with its modules and functions properly structured, the infrastructure should be defined for supporting the management tool. This infrastructure includes machines, cabling, Internet, logistics network and software library.
Responsible Parties
- Incubator Manager
- Software Development Team
- Consultants in the fields of management
Indicators
- Management system defined and implemented
- Management information on the companies interconnected to the system, updated regularly
Results
Building up an ICT-based management system implemented in the enterprises
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