This document outlines an information systems planning process including: aligning IT goals with organizational goals using Porter's competitive forces model; identifying key business processes using value chain analysis; determining information needs through information architecture and critical success factors; evaluating proposed IT systems using cost-benefit analysis and risk analysis; and developing contingency plans using information unavailability and disaster recovery curves to ensure critical systems can be restored. The goal is to develop an information systems plan that supports the organization's strategies and can withstand potential disruptions.