BftSEMF>.JT BV ;^KCEcr^^ LIBRARIES ^I % \ Jo ^^' /^^a-yVMo. c.;i WORKING PAPER ALFRED P. SLOAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT CORPORATE MODELLING FOR SETTING AND MONITORING INVESTMENT STRATEGY J. Morris Mclnnes 1562-84WP May, 1984 MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 50 MEMORIAL DRIVE CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02139 CORPORATE MODELLING FOR SETTING AND MONITORING INVESTMENT STRATEGY J. Morris Mclnnes WP 1562-84 1984May, Abstract The paper considers the design of systems tocomputer-based modelling monitoringin setting, implementing andsupport corporate management systems developed for theseinvestment strategy. Two successful modelling Theprogram field research, are described.purposes, taken from a of are discussed,desirable design and implementation features of the systems are offered on the basis of these.and general conclusions MONITORING INVESTMENT STRATEGYCORPORATE MODELLING FOR SETTING AND considerable Interest recently in the design andThere has been the topcomputer-based information systems to supportapplication of management of organizations. Rockart [1979] proposed a method, developed computer top executiveexperience, for harnessing the tofrom field He out a design philosophy, based onmonitoring needs. essentially sets (CSF's), of placing the individualdefining "Critical Success Factors" the information systems development activity.