A comparison of the views of business and IT management on success factors for strategic alignment

Burn, Janice M.; Szeto, Colonel

doi:10.1016/s0378-7206(99)00048-8

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“…However, it has its limitations. For instance, depending on how IT-intensive an industry is, the model's applicability may vary, as the assumptions of the SAM model may not hold (Burn and Szeto, 2000).…”

Section: Alignment Modelsmentioning

confidence: 99%

IT Alignment: What Have We Learned?

Chan

Reich

2007

Journal of Information Technology

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639

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We provide a review of the alignment literature in IT, addressing questions such as: What have we learned? What is disputed? Who are contributors to the debate? The article is intended to be useful to faculty and graduate students considering conducting research on alignment, instructors preparing lectures, and practitioners seeking to assess the 'state-of-play'. It is both informational and provocative. Challenges to the value of alignment research, divergent views, and new perspectives on alignment are presented. It is hoped that the article will spark helpful conversation on the merits of continued investigation of IT alignment.

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Section: Alignment Modelsmentioning

confidence: 99%

IT Alignment: What Have We Learned?

Chan

Reich

2007

Journal of Information Technology

758

639

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“…However, the importance and the complexity level assumed, in the last decade, from IT for the business and the implementation of corporate strategies has meant that this asset was handled not through a management activity, but through a governance activity (Burn and Szeto 2000;Trequattrini et al 2012b;Weill 2004). In this way, enterprises could take full advantage of IT activities.…”

Section: The Management Of It Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Governance and Assessment Insights in Information Technology: the Val IT Model

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The purpose of this paper is the investigation of the relationship between Information Technology and value creation. In doing so, the paper presents a conceptual framework based on the Val IT model. This framework can assist companies in the selection, implementation and optimization of IT investments to create long-term value. The paper is based on a qualitative approach with the inclusion of a single-method approach. Research is developed according to the study of national and international literature. Following an initial analysis of existing literature on the evaluation of company investments, research has been conducted through the Val IT method to assess these intangible assets. The sources of research are secondary in nature (documents, reports, newspaper articles, papers and scientific books). This methodology emphasises the connection between the modern services created in the knowledge economy and the application of new technologies, especially in the field of Information Technology. Val IT is a governance framework for creating business value from IT investments. It allows companies to increase the possibility of selecting investments with a high potential of value creation, as well as with a greater possibility of success in executing, creating, strengthening and using these services.Keywords: Information Technology (IT), IT governance, IT management, complex systems, Vali IT. 1 GOVERNANCE AND ASSESSMENT INSIGHTS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: THE VAL IT MODEL AbstractThe purpose of this paper is the investigation of the relationship between Information Technology and value creation. In doing so, the paper presents a conceptual framework based on the Val IT model. This framework can assist companies in the selection, implementation and optimization of IT investments to create long-term value. The paper is based on a qualitative approach with the inclusion of a single-method approach. Research is developed according to the study of national and international literature. Following an initial analysis of existing literature on the evaluation of company investments, research has been conducted through the Val IT method to assess these intangible assets. The sources of research are secondary in nature (documents, reports, newspaper articles, papers and scientific books). This methodology emphasises the connection between the modern services created in the knowledge economy and the application of new technologies, especially in the field of Information Technology. Val IT is a governance framework for creating business value from IT investments. It allows companies to increase the possibility of selecting investments with a high potential of value creation, as well as with a greater possibility of success in executing, creating, strengthening and using these services.

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“…For example, issues with the selection and deployment of different IS design methodologies are explored by Huisman and Livari (2006) and Li and Chen (2001). IT-Business alignment issues are also addressed in more details by Bergeron et al (2004), Marble (2003), Peak et al (2005), Burn and Szetob (2000) and Wu et al (2004a, b Recent IDC Report (2006) indicates that priorities and spending intentions are aligned around the central theme of improving application availability and recovery from different failure types on increasing numbers of applications and services. According to this report it is not uncommon for availability and business continuity requirements to be published in a company's corporate goals.…”

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Enhancing systems integration by incorporating business continuity drivers

Bajgorić

Moon²

2009

Industr Mngmnt & Data Systems

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Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to present a framework for developing an integrated operating environment (IOE) within an enterprise information system by incorporating business continuity drivers. These drivers enable a business to continue with its operations even if some sort of failure or disaster occurs. Design/methodology/approach -Development and implementation of the framework are based on holistic and top-down approach. An IOE on server's side of contemporary business computing is investigated in depth. Findings -Key disconnection points are identified, where systems integration technologies can be used to integrate platforms, protocols, data and application formats, etc. Downtime points are also identified and explained. A thorough list of main business continuity drivers (continuous computing (CC) technologies) for enhancing business continuity is identified and presented. The framework can be utilized in developing an integrated server operating environment for enhancing business continuity. Originality/value -This paper presents a comprehensive framework including exhaustive handling of enabling drivers as well as disconnection points toward CC and business continuity.

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A comparison of the views of business and IT management on success factors for strategic alignment

Cited by 113 publications

References 11 publications

IT Alignment: What Have We Learned?

IT Alignment: What Have We Learned?

Governance and Assessment Insights in Information Technology: the Val IT Model

Enhancing systems integration by incorporating business continuity drivers

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