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Ma, Louis Chee-keung (1997) Development of a configurational model on information systems strategic alignment : a Hong Kong study. PhD thesis, University of Warwick.
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Abstract
The strategic information systems (IS) literature often suggests that there is a
need to align IS strategy with business strategy. However, three major limitations in
the study of IS strategic alignment have not been adequately addressed. First, IS
strategic alignment is usually not well-defined. Second, there are few research studies
on appropriate measures of IS strategic alignment. Third, the significance and
benefits of IS strategic alignment are difficult to determine.
This thesis develops a configurational model on IS strategic alignment that
evaluates not only the internal consistencies between IS strategy and business strategy
but also contingency approaches to different types of IS strategic alignment. The four
alignment types are Business-strategy-led, Conservative, Organisation-led and
Technology-led. Quantitative assessments on survey data indicate that there is a
relationship between alignment types and IS planning factors, as well as significant
differences in IS strategic planning characteristics among the four alignment types.
More effective and less effective indicators for both IS strategic planning and IS
success have been identified. Qualitative analyses from the survey and multiple case
study evaluations have identified good practices and pitfalls to avoid in IS strategic
planning, as well as the change processes in the migration of one alignment type to
another.
The enhancement of the IS strategic alignment configurational model
incorporates the "middle-fit" alignment type so that the configurational characteristics
could be more distinctive, and the extension of the alignment theory to a capabilitybased
resource alignment model by matching users' information management
experience against the IT department's capability to develop and deliver high quality
IS. Further research initiatives have been also been identified.
Item Type: | Thesis (PhD) | ||||
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Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HF Commerce | ||||
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Information storage and retrieval systems, Strategic planning, Business enterprises -- Hong Kong -- Case studies | ||||
Official Date: | June 1997 | ||||
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Institution: | University of Warwick | ||||
Theses Department: | Warwick Business School | ||||
Thesis Type: | PhD | ||||
Publication Status: | Unpublished | ||||
Supervisor(s)/Advisor: | Galliers, Robert, 1947- ; Powell, Philip ; Burn, Janice | ||||
Extent: | vii, 244 leaves | ||||
Language: | eng |
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