.Because Morris is a very accepted member of ODI and deeply rooted in the company, the first option would be the best recommendation. Morris has the skills needed to deliver the change; therefore, hiring an outside consultant would be more costly than necessary. ConclusionODI is a stable company that has failed to realize or acknowledge that Information Services can be very advantageous to its continued growth. Funds should be allotted for long-range strategic design and allocation of IS resources. This solution can be implemented by taking the following steps:1.Hiring a research assistant responsible for gathering information on other companies in similar industries.2.Focusing on one company, which has a secure, manageable network that will not be outdated quickly, and use it as a reference model.3.Morris should meet with the other VPs to help determine their use and needs for IS resources/information.4.Morris will review existing ODI IS procedures/policies and allocation of IS resources/information.5.Implement the changes necessary to benefit ODI. The executive management of ODI has yet to realize the problem within the information services department. However, with the correct direction and research performed by Melinda Morris, the department can make the essential changes needed to overcome this bump in the road....
