12.2 Management Solutions

Long Term Planning: Management should never overlook the importance of strategic planning.

		The many events that take place on daily basis may drift the business orientation to focus on short term goals.
		Management have to balance out the operational and strategic goals and ascertain that the IT infrastructure in place serves the long term objectives of the business entity in addition to the short term objectives.

Gradual Growth: Sudden growth can initially yield benefits to the business.

		However, it may have severe negative impacts on the business in the long run.
		In general, steady growth is a more stable and safe option where business resources in general, and IT infrastructure in specific can be adapted gradually to the expansion strategy.
		Management have to balance out the constant development view with the practical and realistic conditions in real business grounds.

12.2 Management Solutions

Total Cost Ownership: Total cost ownership encompasses the costs associated with IT infrastructure.

		These can be divided into primary and secondary costs.
		Primary costs are the most natural costs associated with IT.
		These include hardware and software applications.
		Secondary costs include items such as: installation, training, management, time, and place.
		Having this approach in mind when deciding on IT infrastructure aids management in staying focused, and allows for a more accurate and informed decision to be reached on how much should be spent on IT infrastructure.