In developing and implementing IT, the study team and steering committee must consider organizational goals. These include: a. General, operating management, and technical goals b. General, technical, and top management goals c. Top management, operating management, and general systems goals d. Top management, operating management, and economic goals

In developing and implementing IT, the study team and steering committee must consider organizational goals. These include: a. General, operating management, and technical goals b. General, technical, and top management goals c. Top management, operating management, and general systems goals d. Top management, operating management, and economic goals

Principles of Management

OER 2019th Edition

ISBN:9780998625768

Author:OpenStax

Publisher:OpenStax

Chapter17: Organizational Planning And Controlling

Section17.4: Goals Or Outcome Statements

Problem 1CC: What is the difference between official and operational goals?

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