INTRODUCTION - 4981

No single combination of information technology (IT) and management philosophy can be identified as being universally suitable for state government, nor can pre-determined rules be established to allow the routine assignment of a new application to the particular combination of technology and management practice which will be most appropriate. Each decision regarding a choice of IT and management structure must be made on a case-by-case basis, considering the particular circumstances of the application and the particular technological and managerial options available.