The alignment of information technology and business strategy in the kuwaiti campanies

The purpose of this study is to analyze the company's business processes and make strategic planning and information technology system that is suitable for supporting the goals and vision of the company's mission. The research method is data collection in the form of interviews with the company management and staff, field observations, literature research related to strategic planning and information technology systems. The results of this study prove that the company has a weakness in the implementation of information systems which is not maximized , while the strength of the company has not been fully supported by the use of information technology . This shows that the need for strategic planning and information technology systems to support achievement of business strategy at the company over the next five years. Thus, this research produced a strategic plan in the form of application architecture, hardware architecture, network architecture, organizational development, implementation schedule and cost estimates.

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Managing and Delivering Information Technology Value

ComTech Computer Mathematics and Engineering Applications ◽

10.21512/comtech.v2i1.2715 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 72

Author(s):

Yuliana Lisanti

Keyword(s):

Information Technology ◽

Value Creation ◽

Business Strategy ◽

Primary Objective ◽

Business Value ◽

It Strategy ◽

Value Innovation ◽

Capability Maturity ◽

It Capability ◽

It Organization

Investment Information Technology (IT) has always been a primary objective of the business which is expected to provide value to businesses through its role as a competitive advantage and the creation of innovation. However, it is ot easy to measure how much value is successfully created, or determine whether the IT strategy is aligned with business strategy, or find out if the IT organization has a strategy that focuses on creating business value. Innovation Value of Institute (IVI) introduces a new concept known as the IT Capability Maturity Framework (IT-CMF) which can help IT organizations to align the business vision with the IT vision so that IT strategy could focus on value creation . the IT-CMF implementation which begins with the assessment of the maturity of IT organization can provide an overall picture, so that organization can prioritize the development of appropriate IT investments to support the value creation for the overall business.

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Assessing The Maturity Level Of Information Technology Management Process In A Romanian Company

International Journal of Management & Information Systems (IJMIS) ◽

10.19030/ijmis.v18i3.8706 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 18 (3) ◽

pp. 201 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Minodora Ursacescu

Keyword(s):

Information Technology ◽

Business Strategy ◽

Practical Implication ◽

It Management ◽

Management Approach ◽

Management Process ◽

Maturity Model ◽

Maturity Level ◽

Capability Maturity ◽

Functional Perspective

Since the 1990s, organizations have gradually become involved in the transformation of their information technology (IT) management process. In order to determine the direction of IT development in correlation with business needs, a consolidated management approach is imposed. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of the maturity level of IT management process in an organization. For this purpose, an empirical study in a Romanian public service company was done by using the benchmarking technique and Capability Maturity Model to describe the maturity level of IT management process. Four benchmarking classes, including a number of 24 benchmarks, were taken into account to focus on the main key issues - IT management strategy and IT planning; alignment of business strategy, IT strategy, organizational structure, and IT infrastructure; and information systems security management. The study reveals that the IT management process is mainly focused on technological dimension and less on the managerial one. It was observed that IT managers have a low awareness of managerial skills in planning, organizing, controlling, and leading the IT activities. Practical implication of the study presents two major issues: 1) on one hand, the need to approach a transversal vision in managing the IT process by aligning it to a complex set of choices, reflecting both a strategic and functional perspective and, 2) on the other hand, this study may be useful for managers looking to improve management of the IT department as well as the quality of their services. The study also indicates specific recommendations to refine the IT management process of Romanian companies.

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PENGARUH TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI, KOMPETENSI DAN PELATIHAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN CV GEMA TAMA DI SIDOARJO

Media Mahardhika ◽

10.29062/mahardika.v18i2.151 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 220

Author(s):

Ketut Witara ◽

Dwi Rifah Akmawati

Keyword(s):

Information Technology ◽

Business Strategy ◽

Employee Performance ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Data Retrieval ◽

Test Reliability ◽

Regression Analyses ◽

Technology Competence ◽

Work Training ◽

Saturated Sample

In the current era, every company must be able to make changes in the field of existing technology, so that later able to provide opportunities to improve the competitive advantage, further to support the company's business strategy, strive To establish the competency of human resources tailored to the areas in which they are handled, and in addition the training that is attended by employees will also affect the performance of an employee. All three are needed by one company CV. Gema Tama, which is a Distributor in the field of distributors, dealers and suppliers for laboratory needs. This research aims to know and analyze information and competency technology and simultaneous and partial work training on the employee performance of CV. Gema Tama. The phases of the study began from literary studies derived from the study of literature obtained from books, the Internet, and research that had been conducted previously. Followed by identification of questionnaire variables. After obtaining the questionnaire variables followed by designing a questionnaire. Data retrieval is conducted through questionnaires with saturated sample techniques and direct observation in the field. The results of field observations are explained through descriptive analysis, while data obtained from questionnaires is used to determine the influence of information technology, compensation, and job training on employee performance using Multiple linear regression analyses. In multiple regression analyses conducted several trials include: validity test, reliability test, classical assumption test, T test and test F. The results of the study are information technology, competence, and work training simultaneously positively influence and And able to explain the problems examined by researchers. So all the variables in this study have a positive and significant influence on employee performance

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The Rise of “Environmental Sustainability Knowledge” in Business Strategy and Entrepreneurship

Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-6543-9.ch014 ◽

2014 ◽

pp. 221-238

Author(s):

Jean Marie Ip-Soo-Ching ◽

Suzanne Zyngier

Keyword(s):

Information Technology ◽

Life Cycle ◽

Conceptual Framework ◽

Natural Environment ◽

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Business Strategy ◽

Local Community ◽

Community Education ◽

Business Sustainability ◽

Knowledge Based

This chapter articulates a conceptual framework to analyse the management of environmental sustainability knowledge in tourism that is underpinned by both the knowledge-based view of the firm (Grant, 1996; Spender, 1996) and the KM Life Cycle (Liebowitz & Beckman, 1998; Salisbury, 2012). This deliberate management of knowledge enables NTOs to build a knowledge-base about the natural environment and to use that knowledge for environmental sustainability, business sustainability, and local community education. Ten NTOs in Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam were investigated to analyse their KM of environmental sustainability. In supporting the knowledge-based view and KM of environmental sustainability knowledge, a further conceptual framework is also advanced for the analysis of how Information Technology enables environmental sustainability knowledge to be created, captured, shared, and applied at NTOs among their staff, customers, and communities.

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A DSS Model that Aligns Business Strategy and Business Structure with Advanced Information Technology

Cases on Information Technology Series - Annals of Cases on Information Technology ◽

10.4018/978-1-59140-259-6.ch009 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 157-176

Author(s):

Petros Theodorou

Keyword(s):

Information Technology ◽

Board Of Directors ◽

Waiting Time ◽

Business Strategy ◽

Investment Program ◽

Entry Time ◽

The Board Of Directors ◽

Front Office ◽

Alignment Model ◽

Advanced Information Technology

This case discusses the development of an alignment model utilizing strategy; structure and information technology after a CIO in the 1990’s suggested to the board of directors the need for an investment program on a barcode system at the front office. The purpose was to decrease entry time of cashier and waiting time of customer’s, in order to increase competitive advantage.

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Alignment Of Organizational Strategy With Information Technology Strategy

Strategic Alignment Process and Decision Support Systems ◽

10.4018/978-1-59140-976-2.ch005 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 106-139

Author(s):

Tamio Shimizu ◽

Marley Monteiro de Carvalho ◽

Fernando Jose Barbin

Keyword(s):

Information Technology ◽

Business Strategy ◽

Business Strategies ◽

Great Expectations ◽

Organization Effectiveness ◽

Long Run ◽

New Strategy ◽

Structured Problems ◽

It Applications ◽

The Impact

Digital computers came into being after the Second World War. After a period of use solely in scientific and military areas, business perceived that this technological innovation could be very useful. The large, expensive equipment was very limited in terms of the information it could process and store, in addition to the restricted number of users who could access them simultaneously or from remote locations. Both the training and vision of professionals in the area of what was then called “data processing” was eminently technical. Thus, the early applications were developed to resolve well-structured problems, i.e., those whose stages and sequences were well-defined, such as payroll, stock control, and accounts due and received. Technology evolved and by the end of the 1970s, there were a number of alternative uses for computers and basic applications had been installed in the large companies. At that point, specialists began discussing a way to use Information Technology (IT), a term that came into use in the 1980s, better to make businesses more competitive. From that time on, many theories, models, and techniques have been studied and developed so that information technology can be used in tune with business strategies and operations. IT progressively came to play an important role in the strategy of the leading companies in competitive markets. Presently there are great expectations that IT applications will make possible new strategy alternatives for business and new opportunities for companies; as in the case of e-commerce and e-business (Porter, 2001; Evans & Wurster, 1999). However, there is also an extensive debate about the real gains derived from investments in IT. Focusing solely on the efficiency of IT applications will not provide a response to such questions. To evaluate the impact of IT on business strategy and operations, a focus on its effectiveness is needed. One must examine the results of IT applications in relation to the objectives, goals, and needs of an organization. Effectiveness should be maintained in the long run, and for this to happen, the concept of Strategic Alignment between IT and the business is fundamental.

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Sustainable Competitive Advantage from Information Technology

Strategic Information Technology ◽

10.4018/978-1-878289-87-2.ch015 ◽

2001 ◽

pp. 25-39

Author(s):

David L. Bahn

Keyword(s):

Information Technology ◽

Competitive Advantage ◽

Case Studies ◽

Value Chain ◽

Business Strategy ◽

Complex Relationship ◽

Sustainable Competitive Advantage ◽

Strategy Analysis ◽

Business Functions ◽

Support Activity

The strategic benefit of IT (information technology) in supporting business functions is often seen as the basis for competitive advantage that is sustainable. The value chain concept has been a handy tool widely utilized in business strategy analysis to match firm competency in performing business activities with the achievement of sustainable marketplace advantage. When it comes to the assessment of the competitive value of information technology, the value chain concept seems to either categorize IT as a support activity or to overly narrow the scope of IT’s role in achieving sustainable competitive advantage. This chapter reviews the concepts of the value chain and sustainable competitive advantage. Short case studies from a number of industries are presented in order to illustrate the limitations of using the value chain to describe information technology’s role in achieving sustainable competitive advantage. These examples demonstrate the subtle and often complex relationship between information technology and competitive advantage.

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