This specialized book on strategic IT management systematically presents the entire spectrum of topics in what is arguably the most dynamic area of management, from the operational goals down to typical fields of action in IT management. The reader is provided with a structured representation of a systematic and creatively engaging approach to IT management. It does not shy away from discussing "ifs" and "thens," some industry-specific peculiarities, such as IT in the public sector, as well as typical dilemmas and open questions.