INTRODUCTION

The introduction of new IS can often have a significant effect on the business practices within an organization. It is important that a lack of understanding of cultural & political issues does not have a detrimental effect on the way that information is used within the organization. New IS often resulting in staff receiving information that they have previously been unable to obtain. It is important that staff to have a greater awareness of issues that might work against a team approach to resolving problems in an ever-changing environment. It is hoped that staff is aware of the specific problems and able to weight the importance of understanding the goals and specifically the information that are crucial to the rest of the organization.