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C/B/3815. Implementation of centralised IT system in UK university: issues of change management

WORDS:
2650
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper analyses a fictitious scenario related to the implementation of a centralised IT system to aid UK university students. The needs of this software solution and its possible impact on the university’s current provision are examined addressing the issues of transformational change associated with the implementation of a good IT system. Phases and strategies of the IT system implementation are examined with reference to McKinsey’s 7S model, Aladwani’s method, etc. Possible difficulties of the project are identified suggesting solutions to the problems.

 

KEYWORDS: centralised IT system, UK university students, change management, McKinsey’s 7S,

 

P/M/579. Leadership and company’s success: case study of McKinsey

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2006
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the role of leadership in an organisation reviewing literature on leadership styles and offering a case study of the leadership issue in McKinsey, a financial consulting company. The position of McKinsey is evaluated, the reasons behind the distrust towards the company are outlined arguing whether leadership is the only source of organizational success.

 

KEYWORDS: leadership, companyâ, success, study, mckinsey,