Chapter 7 – Review the section on dealing with multiple locations and outsourcing. Review figure 7.2 and note how virtual team communications further reiterates the importance of this model.
Chapter 8 – Review the Siemens AG case study. Note the importance of understanding the interrelationships amongst all the senior leaders at every location. Pay special attention to Figure 8.1 and Figure 8.2. Note how the corporate CIO should engage with each of the regional leaders. Why is this important?
Chapter 8 – Review the Siemens AG case study. Note the importance of understanding the interrelationships amongst all the senior leaders at every location. Pay special attention to Figure 8.1 and Figure 8.2. Note how the corporate CIO should engage with each of the regional leaders. Why is this important?
Chapter 9 – Review the section on the organizational structure. Do you think this is the best structure for the global organization? Why or why not?Chapter 10 – Review the section on the role of the CIO. Do you think the CIO should continue to be the senior leader responsible for the global IT organization? Why or why not?Chapter 11 – Review the section on global IT governance. Do you think the global IT organization should be responsible for the governance of the global IT organization? Why or why not?Chapter 12 – Review the section on global IT budgeting. Do you think the global IT organization should be responsible for the budgeting of the global IT organization? Why or why not?Chapter 13 – Review the section on global IT staffing. Do you think the global IT organization should be responsible for the staffing of the global IT organization? Why or why not?Chapter 14 – Review the section on global IT project management. Do you think the global IT organization should be responsible for the project management of the global IT organization? Why or why not?