The Role of Value-Oriented IT Demand Management on Business/IT Alignment: The Case of ZON Multimedia

2013 ◽  
pp. 46-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
João Pombinho ◽  
David Aveiro ◽  
José Tribolet
Keyword(s):  
Demand Management ◽  
It Alignment ◽  
Business It Alignment

The Role of IT Governance and Managing IT Investment on Firm Performance

2021 ◽  
pp. 104-120
Author(s):  
Aboobucker Ilmudeen
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
It Governance ◽  
It Investment ◽  
It Alignment ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
Performance Context ◽  
Business It Alignment ◽  
Role Of It ◽  
It Practices

Although the multifaceted effects of managing or governing IT have been taken into consideration in both practice and theoretical debate, the mechanism through which these bring firm performance is yet unclear and limited. Drawing on the resource-based theory and the process theory, this chapter aims to systematically review the antecedents of business-IT alignment on the firm performance context. The findings of this study show that the business-IT alignment is derived from IT governance practices and managing IT investment to achieve firm performance. This study proposes that the firm performance cannot be attained by merely investing in IT; instead, firms should focus on effective management of IT practices and strategically align their business and IT strategies.

The Architect's Role in Business-IT Alignment

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jens Mosthaf ◽  
Heinz-Theo Wagner
Keyword(s):  
Work Experience ◽  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Business Value ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
It Business Value ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
It Alignment ◽  
Business It Alignment

The importance of alignment between business and information technology (IT) for generating IT business value has been emphasized in many research papers. Current literature broadly supports that capable and sustainable enterprise architecture is essential to support business processes as well as future agility. In that respect, individuals performing the role of an enterprise architect are at the core of the interface between business and IT and their relationship with the business side is crucial to generate IT business value. Employing a qualitative study, the authors show that competencies such as profound work experience and business-related topics serves to bridge the IT-business gap and may foster alignment. This result contributes to alignment and governance literature as it emphasizes an individual level antecedent of business-IT alignment.

scholarly journals The role of people and social context in promoting the IT organizational performance

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
pp. 1087-1107 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Luís Martinho ◽  
Carlos F. Gomes ◽  
Mahmoud M. Yasin
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Social Context ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
It Alignment ◽  
The People ◽  
Business It Alignment ◽  
It Executives

Purpose – Motivated by the increasing role of information technology (IT) in today’s organizations, the purpose of this paper is to examine the relationships between business and IT executives in order to improve the organizational performance of the different aspects of IT technology and related systems. In the process, special attention is given to drivers which facilitate the cooperation between the parties involved. Design/methodology/approach – This survey-based research utilizes structural equation modeling methodology to uncover the relevant variables pertaining to the promotion of a positive social and strategic context needed to increase the effectiveness of organizational IT facets. Findings – The effectiveness of IT in modern organizations is contingent on a social alignment, business – IT alignment, strategic consistency, and common vision among the people who manage the IT function and those who need the organization. Research limitations/implications – This study is based on a sample of Portuguese manufacturing organizations. Therefore, findings and conclusions should be interpreted accordingly. In this context, future research in other organizational cultural settings is called for in order to refine and validate the results of this study. Practical implications – The role of establishing an organizational culture which stresses the common goal and mutual trust and cooperation in creating effective IT organizational utilization is underscored. As such, business executives are encouraged to exercise their leadership skills in order to create an organizational strategy which aligns IT capabilities and investments with the competitive strategy of the organization. In this context, creating an organizational culture which promotes business – IT alignment in a healthy social context is necessary. Originality/value – The issues and concerns addressed in this study should bridge the gap between business and IT executives. In the process, this study facilitates and encourages the effective utilization of the different facets of IT technology as they better serve the people of the organization. This advances the cost and practice of the strategic organizational role of IT investments.

scholarly journals A coevolutionary framework of business-IT alignment via the lens of enterprise architecture

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 983-995
Author(s):  
Lin Menglong ◽  
Yi Shuanghui ◽  
Zhang Mengmeng ◽  
Chen Tao ◽  
Chen Honghui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
It Alignment ◽  
Business It Alignment

The role of demand management in achieving supply chain agility

2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (5/6) ◽  
pp. 577-591 ◽  
Author(s):  
David M. Gligor
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Flexible Manufacturing ◽  
Demand Management ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Turbulent Environments ◽  
Supply Chain Agility ◽  
Managerial Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the role of demand management in achieving supply chain agility (SCA) through a multi-disciplinary review of the relevant research. The systematic literature review provides the basis for formulating a conceptual framework of the relationship. Design/methodology/approach – A systematic, comprehensive review of the literature on manufacturing, marketing organizational and SCA from 1991 through 2013 was conducted. The literature on demand management is also examined to identify the various elements that contribute to SCA. Findings – Most agility frameworks take a supply-side perspective and assume that demand is known. Those that do acknowledge the role of demand fall short of offering a holistic framework that acknowledges the role of both. This paper suggests that it is simply not enough to have flexible manufacturing, distribution and procurement systems to achieve SCA. Flexibility in managing demand is also needed. Furthermore, it is the premise of this paper that demand and supply integration (DSI) inside the firm is critical to achieving SCA. Research limitations/implications – This research is a systematic, integrative review of the existing literature on the concept of agility. As such, the next phase of research needed for theory building will be the operationalization of constructs and testing of the hypothesized relationships proposed by the conceptual framework. Practical implications – The paper has several managerial implications as well. It illustrates how firms can create and sustain competitive advantages in turbulent environments. Managers can use the framework developed here to assess what structures and decision-making processes they can use to increase the firm’s SCA. Practitioners can use this model as a checklist to identify candidate areas for improving agility. The section illustrating the use of knowledge management to increase DSI should be of particular interest to managers, considering that a great deal of firms experience a disconnect between demand creation and supply fulfillment. Originality/value – Through a systematic, comprehensive review of multi-disciplinary literature, the paper explores the role of demand management in achieving SCA.

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