Role of the Chief Information Officer
Abstract
Organizations are rushing to modify their existing business processes to take advantage of the benefits offered by technology. These organizations are also realizing the increasingly strategic value of their information technology resources; as a result, they have begun to create executive positions known as the Chief Information Officer (CIO). In many of these organizations, the 010 is charged with the responsibility of overseeing information technology resources from an enterprise perspective. In 1996, the President signed what has become known as the Clinger-Cohen Act. It required major Federal Agencies to establish the position of CIO. As the Army embarks on transforming itself into a force that is more deployable, more lethal, and more sustainable, it also becomes more dependent on information technology. This paper identifies the stated roles of the CIO, and identifies several areas that require additional emphasis. These areas include developing a greater sense of ownership for information technology resources, synchronizing the change processes associated with operating and maintaining its information management systems, and providing a common information technology infrastructure.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 10, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA392010
Entities
People
- Bobby L. Mckinnon
Organizations
- United States Army War College