Information Technology Management - Naval Postgraduate School
Information Technology Management - Naval Postgraduate School Information Technology Management - Naval Postgraduate School
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT DEVELOPING CORE COMPETENCIES AND MEASURES OF EFFECTIVENESS FOR A NAVY MEDICAL CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Thomas E. Moszkowicz-Lieutenant Commander, United States Naval Reserve B.S. Pharmacy, University of Toledo, 1975 Master of Science in Information Technology Management-September 1997 Advisors: Barry Frew, Department of Systems Management Mark Nissen, Department of Systems Management While not all organizations benefit from the establishment of a Chief Information Officer (CIO), organizations that rely on information resources to accomplish their mission will gain a definite strategic advantage from developing an executive level position that can deal strategically with information technology and information resources. The Department of the Navy (DoN) medical department has established the position of CIO in a number of locations throughout the world. The purpose of this thesis is to use critical success factors to identify core competencies and skills essential for civilian medical CIOs and the core competencies and skills identified as essential for Department of Defense CIOs. By combining these two groups of core competencies and skills, this thesis develops a set of core competencies and skills necessary for a DoN medical department CIO. Additionally this thesis develops measures of effectiveness for the medical CIO in a DoN environment to gauge his effectiveness in contributing to the executive management of the organization. AN AUTOMATED SPATIAL DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR THE RELOCATION OF ARMY RESERVE UNITS Mark A. Murphy-Lieutenant Commander, United States Navy B.S., United States Naval Academy, 1982 Master of Science in Information Technology Management-March 1997 Advisors: Daniel Dolk, Department of Systems Management George Thomas, Department of Systems Management This research analyzes the process used to evaluate potential relocation sites for Army Reserve units from the perspective of military readiness. A comparative decision model (based upon Multi-Attribute Utility Theory), augmented by a Geographic Information System (GIS), was designed and implemented in an automated Spatial Decision Support System (SDSS). This SDSS provides a flexible structure that can be generalized to serve as an executable conceptual model for a wide range of decisions containing significant geographic or location-related components. The Army Reserve Installation Evaluation System (ARIES) integrates several commercial software products in a seamless and synergistic manner. Data extracted from numerous large databases is spatially processed by a commercial mapping engine, and then overlaid onto a formal decision model. The decision maker can rely on a single, simplified interface that consistently applies the professional judgement of a panel of experts to produce standardized reports, or choose from a robust suite of methods for model management, sensitivity analysis, and the display of results. A process that previously required weeks can now be completed in minutes. More important, this approach improves the decision-maker’s effectiveness by conveniently providing insights into the nature of the source data and the decision process. SEANET REMOTE WIRELESS INTERNET PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN Marko J.E. Nikituk-Captain, United States Army B.S.E.E., United States Military Academy, 1986 Master of Science in Information Technology Management-September 1997 Advisors: Rex A. Buddenberg, Department of Systems Management William J. Haga, Department of Systems Management Ubiquitous computing, the ability to use computer resources anywhere and at anytime to accomplish tasks, is a capability that is in much demand. The Internet has provided an opportunity to meet this demand. However, access to the Internet is limited by connections to land-based wired systems. In order to truly achieve effective ubiquitous computing, technology must be developed that extends Internet access to remote and mobile platforms by using wireless access. The SEANET is a 120
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT proof of concept collaborative project seeking to extend Internet access to the sea for the Oceanographic Research Fleet. This thesis studies how the Internet evolved to draw lessons learned that can be applied to the development of SEANET. It also presents a possible method for more effectively meeting the SEANET goals through use of a Project Management Plan. DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF A MULTIMEDIA ASSESSMENT TOOL Daniel Nixon-Lieutenant, United States Navy B.A., Auburn University, 1988 Master of Science in Information Technology Management-March 1996 Advisors: Anthony Ciavarelli, School of Aviation Safety William Haga, Department of Systems Management In the Naval Aviation community, interactive, multimedia computer-based training is being explored as a cost-effective alternative to traditional modes of training. This thesis develops an assessment tool for multimedia systems to be used in computer-based training by combining performance recommendations for multimedia hardware and software. It delivers a checklist for multimedia developers to assess the capability of proposed multimedia training systems. CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF A CYBERNETIC INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR COMMAND AND CONTROL N. Michael Oluvic-Lieutenant, United States Navy B.S., United States Naval Academy, 1991 Master of Science in Information Technology Management-September 1997 Advisor: Nelson D. Ludlow, Department of Computer Science Second Reader: Hemant K. Bhargava, Department of Systems Management This thesis argues a case for focusing command and control efforts more towards conflict deterrence vice conflict resolution and proposes a conceptual design for a command and control system to accomplish this paradigm shift. It also addresses the issue of shortening the Observe, Orient, Decide, Act (OODA) Loop of a decision-maker to enhance control while disrupting an adversary’s control of a situation. Accomplishing these goals requires some method to handle the overabundance of data available for processing and analysis. The proposed system would use advanced, but existing, information technology, incorporating cybernetic models, to enhance a decision-maker’s control process. It does this by collecting, processing, and fusing all-source data for presentation to a decision-maker. Natural Language Processors categorize, filter, and fuse relevant data while advanced visualization engines display that data in a way that improves a decision-maker’s ability to rapidly assimilate information, and increase knowledge and understanding. This thesis shows that using cybernetic models, and advanced Artificial Intelligence tools, a design exists that could help increase understanding and control by improving the decision-making process and shortening the decision-maker’s OODA Loop. EXIT STRATEGY IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS Todd W. Pugh-Lieutenant, United States Navy B.S., The Citadel, 1988 Master of Science in Information Technology Management-September 1997 Advisors: William J. Haga, Department of Systems Management Barry Frew, Department of Systems Management This thesis proposes that planning for the implementation of information technology projects include an exit strategy. The military origins of exit strategy are reviewed along with corporate formulations of exit strategies in plans for non- 121
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT<br />
DEVELOPING CORE COMPETENCIES AND MEASURES OF<br />
EFFECTIVENESS FOR A NAVY MEDICAL CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER<br />
Thomas E. Moszkowicz-Lieutenant Commander, United States <strong>Naval</strong> Reserve<br />
B.S. Pharmacy, University of Toledo, 1975<br />
Master of Science in <strong>Information</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> <strong>Management</strong>-September 1997<br />
Advisors: Barry Frew, Department of Systems <strong>Management</strong><br />
Mark Nissen, Department of Systems <strong>Management</strong><br />
While not all organizations benefit from the establishment of a Chief <strong>Information</strong> Officer (CIO), organizations that rely on<br />
information resources to accomplish their mission will gain a definite strategic advantage from developing an executive<br />
level position that can deal strategically with information technology and information resources. The Department of the<br />
Navy (DoN) medical department has established the position of CIO in a number of locations throughout the world. The<br />
purpose of this thesis is to use critical success factors to identify core competencies and skills essential for civilian medical<br />
CIOs and the core competencies and skills identified as essential for Department of Defense CIOs. By combining these two<br />
groups of core competencies and skills, this thesis develops a set of core competencies and skills necessary for a DoN<br />
medical department CIO. Additionally this thesis develops measures of effectiveness for the medical CIO in a DoN environment<br />
to gauge his effectiveness in contributing to the executive management of the organization.<br />
AN AUTOMATED SPATIAL DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR THE<br />
RELOCATION OF ARMY RESERVE UNITS<br />
Mark A. Murphy-Lieutenant Commander, United States Navy<br />
B.S., United States <strong>Naval</strong> Academy, 1982<br />
Master of Science in <strong>Information</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> <strong>Management</strong>-March 1997<br />
Advisors: Daniel Dolk, Department of Systems <strong>Management</strong><br />
George Thomas, Department of Systems <strong>Management</strong><br />
This research analyzes the process used to evaluate potential relocation sites for Army Reserve units from the perspective of<br />
military readiness. A comparative decision model (based upon Multi-Attribute Utility Theory), augmented by a Geographic<br />
<strong>Information</strong> System (GIS), was designed and implemented in an automated Spatial Decision Support System (SDSS). This<br />
SDSS provides a flexible structure that can be generalized to serve as an executable conceptual model for a wide range of<br />
decisions containing significant geographic or location-related components.<br />
The Army Reserve Installation Evaluation System (ARIES) integrates several commercial software products in a<br />
seamless and synergistic manner. Data extracted from numerous large databases is spatially processed by a commercial<br />
mapping engine, and then overlaid onto a formal decision model. The decision maker can rely on a single, simplified<br />
interface that consistently applies the professional judgement of a panel of experts to produce standardized reports, or<br />
choose from a robust suite of methods for model management, sensitivity analysis, and the display of results. A process that<br />
previously required weeks can now be completed in minutes. More important, this approach improves the decision-maker’s<br />
effectiveness by conveniently providing insights into the nature of the source data and the decision process.<br />
SEANET REMOTE WIRELESS INTERNET PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN<br />
Marko J.E. Nikituk-Captain, United States Army<br />
B.S.E.E., United States Military Academy, 1986<br />
Master of Science in <strong>Information</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> <strong>Management</strong>-September 1997<br />
Advisors: Rex A. Buddenberg, Department of Systems <strong>Management</strong><br />
William J. Haga, Department of Systems <strong>Management</strong><br />
Ubiquitous computing, the ability to use computer resources anywhere and at anytime to accomplish tasks, is a capability<br />
that is in much demand. The Internet has provided an opportunity to meet this demand. However, access to the Internet is<br />
limited by connections to land-based wired systems. In order to truly achieve effective ubiquitous computing, technology<br />
must be developed that extends Internet access to remote and mobile platforms by using wireless access. The SEANET is a<br />
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