Management activity also follows the same pattern as the IS professional. IS activities include technical management and support of end users including network and server related problems. IS activities are maximum at the server portion of the CSSA because server supports variety of clients. The management of application development and EUC support is critical in the CSS environment. End users may find it relatively easy to develop application however, they may not be aware of the guidelines and the rules for documenting their application development thus require support from IS professional.
Network management requires a special attention in the CSS environment.
Developing and distributing computing power and network in cost-effective manner is a major task in the CSS environment Data management refers to the activities involving managing the data used by end users working on the client platforms. Data management activity also includes managing overall organizational data. CSS management activities includes planning, policy, approvals, and budget. These activities are administrative. Management activities are more closely tied to the server components of CSS than client components in CSS environment because servers are assumed to be larger size computer systems compared to the clients'.