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Critical Analysis of a Strategic Plan
Review and analyze the Information Technology Strategic Plan, 2012 - 2016, of Arizona State University (available in the course folder and the University Technology Office (UTO) website). Review and analyze additional information at the UTO website at: https://uto.asu.edu/
Specifically, consider the following:
1. Discuss and briefly outline the organizational structure of the University Technology Office (UTO) of Arizona State University.
2. Discuss how UTO seeks and obtains input for the Information Technology strategic plan and its implementation; e.g.
recommendations for technology priorities, evaluation of technology, benefits to the University. What organizational structures and arrangements have been formed and are being used, and for what purpose.
3. Consider the ASU Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Define ERP. Specifically, but briefly, discuss the University's ERP system; what software does it consist of; what specific strategic purposes does it serve. Beyond the "vision" statement, what specific visionary (long-term) changes are being considered in the strategic plan relating to the University ERP system .
4. The UTO strategic plan includes seven "Areas" of focus. Each Area is divided into one or more "Goals". How does the strategic plan track progress relating to the Goals of the Areas of focus. Give an example.
5. Discuss Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) of the plan (e.g. are "Areas", goals, and action plans well defined/ sufficiently specific; are action plans doable; have tasks been assigned; have resources been identified; have schedules been identified, etc.). Are there any improvements you would recommend to the plan based on the course materials and "best practices" from the strategy literature.
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