scholarly journals How Managers Use Information Systems for Strategy Implementation in Agritourism SMEs

Information ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 331
Author(s):  
Maria Kamariotou ◽  
Fotis Kitsios
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Specific Area ◽  
Agricultural Enterprises ◽  
Systems Planning ◽  
Strategic Implementation ◽  
Small Medium Enterprises ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Effective Use

Agritourism is long established and the interest in diversification of agricultural enterprises into tourism has increased. However, many challenges have emerged regarding the lack of appropriate skills, strategic planning, Information Systems (IS), as well as increased costs in production processes. In Greece, the contribution of agritourism to economic growth has increased in the last decade, but the relationship between the agricultural sector and agritourism is a reason for certain people having largely taken advantage from the development of tourism in a specific area. Greek businesses operating in the agritourism sector are seeking long-term sustainability. However, they lack strategic planning and effective use of IS. As the strategic implementation of Information Technology (IT) in Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the agritourism sector is under-researched, this paper aims to investigate how the process of Strategic Information Systems Planning (SISP) affects the success of Greek SMEs in the agritourism industry. IS executives completed the survey and ANOVA analysis was used for data analysis. The findings of the paper indicate that IS executives do not focus on the analysis of the external environment and the evaluation of opportunities for IS development. In addition, the lack of formulation of the IT strategy creates inefficient and unsuccessful IT projects.

scholarly journals Strategizing Information Systems: An Empirical Analysis of IT Alignment and Success in SMEs

Computers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kitsios ◽  
Kamariotou
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Multivariate Regression Analysis ◽  
It Alignment ◽  
Systems Planning ◽  
Small Medium Enterprises ◽  
Medium Enterprises

IT investment is a crucial issue as it does not only influence the performance in Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) but it also helps executives to align business strategy with organizational performance. Admittedly, though, there is ineffective use of Information Systems (IS) due to a lack of strategic planning and of formal processes resulting in executives’ failure to develop IS plans and achieve long-term sustainability. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to examine the phases of Strategic Information Systems Planning (SISP) process that contribute to a greater extent of success so that guidelines regarding the implementation of the process in SMEs can be provided. Data was collected by 160 IS executives in Greek SMEs during February and May 2017. Multivariate Regression Analysis was applied on the detailed items of the SISP process and success constructs. The results of this survey present that managers should be aware of the strategic use of IS planning so as to increase competitive advantage. Senior executives should choose the appropriate IT infrastructure (related to their business strategy and organizational structure), so as to align business strategy with organizational structure. The findings of this paper could help IS executives concentrate their efforts on business objectives and recognize the great value of the planning process on their business.

scholarly journals E-Business Strategy for Logistics Companies: Achieving Success through Information Systems Planning

Logistics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Maria Kamariotou ◽  
Fotis Kitsios ◽  
Michael Madas
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Customer Value ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Systems Planning ◽  
Effective Manner ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Information Systems Planning

Background: E-business and Information Technology (IT) are critical components in the improvement of logistics functions. As logistics contributes to the entire strategic planning of a firm, e-business and IT applications support the implementation of strategic planning in a more efficient and effective manner. According to this view, previous scholars have ignored the importance of Information Systems (IS) planning in the selection and implementation of appropriate IS as per situation. This paper explores the Information Systems Planning (ISP) phases that influence the success of the process. Methods: Data were collected and analyzed using Regression Analysis by 73 IT managers for Greek Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the logistics sector. Results: The outcomes of the analysis show that executives ought to be informed about the strategic utilization of IS planning in order to improve competitive advantage. Furthermore, managers must also select the suitable IT facilities to align business strategy with the business structure. Conclusions: The outcomes support managers to focus on logistics functions and realize the importance of such ISP in logistics. As a result, selecting appropriate IS leads to increased competitive advantage, faster communication, support for the storage and retrieval of more accurate data, cost reduction and increased customer value.

scholarly journals FACTORS OF THE INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT FOR FORMING THE INVESTMENT ATTRACTIVENESS OF ENTERPRISES IN THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY OF THE SUMY REGION

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larysa Rybina ◽  
Mykhaylo Heyenko
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Industrial Complex ◽  
Internal Environment ◽  
Agricultural Industry ◽  
Agricultural Enterprises ◽  
Reproduction Process ◽  
Acceptable Method ◽  
Effective Use

The article is devoted to the study of the key factors of the internal environment of the formation of investment attractiveness of agricultural enterprises of the Sumy region. The current state of investments in agricultural enterprises of the Sumy region, their financial support, as well as the actual and predicted financial results of enterprises’ activities, reflecting the efficiency of using the resource potential of enterprises, have been investigated. Positive trends in the development of agricultural enterprises of the Sumy region are revealed, indicating an increase in the level of their investment attractiveness, both for domestic and foreign potential investors, respectively, on the activation of investment processes in the region based on the mobilization of internal and external sources of investment. In general, capital expenditures play a very important role for ensuring the reproduction process for each enterprise. Expansion of operations and economic development are impossible without investments. They are necessary for the development or acquisition of new technologies, equipment etc. The peculiarities of investing activities of agricultural enterprises are considered. They affect the investment attractiveness of agricultural enterprises and the choice of methods for assessing the investment attractiveness of an enterprise. The implementation of a long-term strategy for the economic development of the region’s agro-industrial complex requires an increase in the volume of investment resources, an improvement in the structure of investment sources and an increase in the efficiency of their use in accordance with the priorities of economic growth. In solving this problem, a regional policy for the formation and effective use of investment resources should play an important role. Despite the large amount of research devoted to investments, some of the related issues are the subject of further discussion. Increasing the investment attractiveness of the agricultural sector means creating a competitive environment, as well as an acceptable method for assessing the profitability of proposed investments.

Improving the efficiency of agricultural business when using automated information systems

2021 ◽  
pp. 53-69
Author(s):  
I. L. Kovalyev ◽  
A. P. Takun ◽  
A. A. Efremov ◽  
S. P. Takun ◽  
M. N. Kostomakhin
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Industrial Complex ◽  
It Services ◽  
Processing Industry ◽  
Agricultural Enterprises ◽  
Software Products ◽  
It Systems ◽  
Agroindustrial Complex

Large domestic agricultural organizations and enterprises of the processing industry (as a rule holdings) of different forms of ownership and with different types (directions) of their activities are quite complex organizational systems, with the same complex system of their management. In improving the efficiency of agricultural and processing industry enterprises, the issues of informatization of management processes, the use of information systems and technologies in the management of large agricultural enterprises and agricultural holdings and other corporate structures are particularly relevant and important today. The tasks of forming new methodological approaches and directions in the optimal selection, implementation and maximum effective use of different information technologies and systems in the agricultural sector are relevant. The main and frequently used concepts in the fi eld of automation of functions and management tasks in the agroindustrial complex have been defined in the article. The results of a quantitative analysis of implemented projects for the implementation of IT systems, software products and integrated IT services at agricultural enterprises in Russia have been presented in the article. The groups (by type of technology and system classes) of the most common IT systems used in the management of agricultural enterprises in the territory of the Russian Federation have been identified. The possible prospects and advantages of the introduction of technologies and specialized information management systems as modern effective tools for improving the efficiency of activities and the existing management system at the enterprises of the agro-industrial complex of the Republic of Belarus have been discussed.

Towards A Contingency Model for Assessing Strategic Information Systems Planning Success in Medium Enterprises

2018 ◽  
pp. 409-438
Author(s):  
Ray M Kekwaletswe
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Strategic Information ◽  
Strategic Information Systems ◽  
Strategic Information Systems Planning ◽  
Systems Planning ◽  
Contingency Model ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Information Systems Planning

Strategic planning of information systems is vital in the business environment and this is still an open issue in the management information systems research. Through planning, organisations develop effective long-term use of information systems and subsequently ensuring the support of organisational objectives. This chapter develops a contingency model for measuring the success of strategic information systems planning in the context of medium enterprises. The contingency theory, as an analytical lens, advocates that organisational success can be achieved by matching organisational characteristics to the contextual factors. Drawing from this notion, this chapter postulates that the strategic information systems planning process, as a phase, may lead to successful planning. This relationship is moderated by contingency variables characterised by the presence of environmental uncertainty, organisational structure, government and policies, business strategy orientation and information systems maturity. This chapter studies the moderating role of contingency variables and identifies the influential factors and their effect.

Towards A Contingency Model for Assessing Strategic Information Systems Planning Success in Medium Enterprises

2015 ◽  
pp. 1-30
Author(s):  
Ray M Kekwaletswe
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Strategic Information ◽  
Strategic Information Systems ◽  
Strategic Information Systems Planning ◽  
Systems Planning ◽  
Contingency Model ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Information Systems Planning

Strategic planning of information systems is vital in the business environment and this is still an open issue in the management information systems research. Through planning, organisations develop effective long-term use of information systems and subsequently ensuring the support of organisational objectives. This chapter develops a contingency model for measuring the success of strategic information systems planning in the context of medium enterprises. The contingency theory, as an analytical lens, advocates that organisational success can be achieved by matching organisational characteristics to the contextual factors. Drawing from this notion, this chapter postulates that the strategic information systems planning process, as a phase, may lead to successful planning. This relationship is moderated by contingency variables characterised by the presence of environmental uncertainty, organisational structure, government and policies, business strategy orientation and information systems maturity. This chapter studies the moderating role of contingency variables and identifies the influential factors and their effect.

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