Digital Innovation as a Fundamental and Powerful Concept in the Information Systems Curriculum

Applegate et al. (2008), Corporate Information Strategy and Management: Text and Cases 1 IT and Strategy The relationship between IT and business models & strategies Partially The effects of IT on business models are relevant, but overall it lacks a specific focus on digital innovation 2 IT and Organization The effect of IT on an organization's capability, coordination, learning, etc. Partially Some of the discussions are relevant to how IT can enable innovation in an organization 3 Extending the Enterprise Challenges of IT in enterprise, how IT creates new opportunities, reduces cost, helps gain sustainable competitive advantage Yes Concise discussions of the new opportunities that IT enables in an enterprise 4 Making the Case for IT Highlights the importance of IT in organizations Somewhat Some discussions touched on digital innovation 5 Understanding Internetworking Infrastructure Networking, Internet infrastructure and management No Focus is on technology itself, not how network technology enables innovation 6 Assuring Reliable and Secure IT Services Security, backup, recovery etc. No Very detailed discussion of the technology (e.g. security management), but not much on how technology enables innovation MIS Quarterly Vol. 38 No. 2—Appendices/June 2014 A1 Fichman et al./Digital Innovation in the Information Systems Curriculum Textbook Ch. # Title Content Related to Digital Innovation? Assessment of Linkage to Digital Innovation Applegate et al. (2008), Corporate Information Strategy and Management: Text and Cases 7 Managing Diverse IT Infrastructures The management aspects of IT infrastructure No Not an innovation-focused presentation 8 Organizing and Leading the IT Function IT management, governance and functions Partially Some of the IT governance discussion and the Enron case are relevant, but the chapter as a whole does not address digital innovation 9 Managing IT Outsourcing Outsourcing Very little The part on the new service model is related, but the bulk of the discussion on outsourcing, vendor selection and contract management are not innovation-related 10 A Portfolio Approach to IT Projects IT project management Very little Some discussions of project management and system analysis & design are relevant, but much of the discussion lacks an innovation focus Gallaugher (2012), Information Systems: A Manager's Guide to Harnessing Technology 1 Setting the Stage: Technology and Modern Enterprise Introduction on how technology is reshaping business disciplines such as finance, marketing, operations, and IS Yes A nice, brief overview on how digital innovation is enabling changes across the board 2 Strategy and Technology Competitive advantage, resource based view, value chain …