Assessing strategic alignment to improve IT effectiveness

M.T. Smits; A.M. Fairchild; P.M.A. Ribbers; K. Milis; E. van Geel

Assessing strategic alignment to improve IT effectiveness

M.T. Smits, A.M. Fairchild, P.M.A. Ribbers, K. Milis, E. van Geel

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Abstract

A long running challenge in both large and small organizations has been aligning information systems services with business needs. Good alignment is assumed to lead to good business results, but there is a need for good instruments to assess strategic alignment and business success in practice. Based on existing information management theories, we develop the I-Fit model and the I-Fit tool. The model assumes causal relationships between four main areas: ‘IT governance’, ‘Strategic Alignment, ‘Information Quality’, and ‘Business Performance’. The tool consists of 40 questions that are used to quick scan alignment. We apply the iFit tool in nine organizations in the Netherlands in order to validate the instrument. Further steps of the project are discussed, including tools for drilling down into the four main areas with greater depth.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 22nd Bled eConference
Editors	M.L. Markus, J.F. Hampe, J. Gricar, A. Pucihar, G. Lenart
Place of Publication	Slovenia
Publisher	University of Maribor
Pages	426-439
Publication status	Published - 2009

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Assessing strategic alignment to improve IT effectiveness. / Smits, M.T.; Fairchild, A.M.; Ribbers, P.M.A. et al.
Proceedings of the 22nd Bled eConference. ed. / M.L. Markus; J.F. Hampe; J. Gricar; A. Pucihar; G. Lenart. Slovenia: University of Maribor, 2009. p. 426-439.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

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