Architecture Leadership and Systems Thinking

2014 ◽  
pp. 192-215
Author(s):  
Raghuraman Krishnamurthy
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Systems Thinking ◽  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
The Other ◽  
Repetitive Tasks ◽  
The Future ◽  
Peter Drucker ◽  
Role Of Information

Gone are the days when organizations were concerned with increasing efficiency by mastering repetitive tasks. The competitive, boundary-less world of today has dramatically altered the primary challenges of an organization: fluidity, coherence, and connectedness are the hallmarks of successful organizations. Concomitant with this epochal transformation is the emergence of information systems as the backbone for conducting any business. Today, one cannot find any enterprise or government that is not permeated by information systems at all levels. That the role of information systems is so central to any organization is evident from the prescient words of management legend, Peter Drucker, that the future CEO may be the CIO. With extended enterprises so very common, how do we not lose sight at the bigger picture while making decisions? Systems thinking advocates cultivation of viewing the “whole” and seeing the parts (of the whole) in the context of dependence with other parts (of the whole) and their interactions. Architecture should help create necessary artifacts to understand and manage the complexities. Developing insights on how things work together and the influence of one part over the other is at the heart of architectural conversations. There is thus a natural connect between leadership, architecture, and systems thinking. This chapter explores the nature of evolving enterprises and the increasing relevance of systems thinking in architectural activities. The author discusses the importance of systems thinking to enterprise architecture and illustrate, with TOGAF as an example, how to apply the principles of systems thinking. A conceptual case study is presented to illustrate the application of systems thinking in architectural governance.

Architecture Leadership and Systems Thinking

2017 ◽  
pp. 1-26
Author(s):  
Raghuraman Krishnamurthy
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Systems Thinking ◽  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
The Other ◽  
Repetitive Tasks ◽  
The Future ◽  
Peter Drucker ◽  
Role Of Information

Gone are the days when organizations were concerned with increasing efficiency by mastering repetitive tasks. The competitive, boundary-less world of today has dramatically altered the primary challenges of an organization: fluidity, coherence, and connectedness are the hallmarks of successful organizations. Concomitant with this epochal transformation is the emergence of information systems as the backbone for conducting any business. Today, one cannot find any enterprise or government that is not permeated by information systems at all levels. That the role of information systems is so central to any organization is evident from the prescient words of management legend, Peter Drucker, that the future CEO may be the CIO. With extended enterprises so very common, how do we not lose sight at the bigger picture while making decisions? Systems thinking advocates cultivation of viewing the “whole” and seeing the parts (of the whole) in the context of dependence with other parts (of the whole) and their interactions. Architecture should help create necessary artifacts to understand and manage the complexities. Developing insights on how things work together and the influence of one part over the other is at the heart of architectural conversations. There is thus a natural connect between leadership, architecture, and systems thinking. This chapter explores the nature of evolving enterprises and the increasing relevance of systems thinking in architectural activities. The author discusses the importance of systems thinking to enterprise architecture and illustrate, with TOGAF as an example, how to apply the principles of systems thinking. A conceptual case study is presented to illustrate the application of systems thinking in architectural governance.

scholarly journals Enterprise Architecture Repository to Support the Company IT-Strategic

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 8736-8742
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
The Future ◽  
Implementation Method ◽  
New Applications ◽  
Role Of Information

The objective of this study is to identify the role of information technology in companies. The use of IT should create a synergy between business strategies, business processes and technologies to achieve the vision, mission and objectives of the company, and to offer excellence in the future. For this reason, the study uses the EA framework, where there are artifacts that are stored digitally in the repository. This study uses the EA implementation method when the main points of the EA development steps are implemented. The results achieved are the integration of new applications that are expected to be properly implemented so that companies can read their strategies to deal with competitors. The conclusion is that the proposed application can help the company achieve its vision, mission and objectives. And all business processes can be managed effectively and efficiently so that the company can compete with its competitors today and in the future.

Enterprise Transformation Through Supporting Information Systems. The Case Of A Romanian Hotel Chain

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-136
Author(s):  
Teodora Popescu ◽  
Ioan Moise Achim ◽  
Manuella Kadar
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Development Project ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Implementation Costs ◽  
Enterprise Transformation ◽  
Role Of Information ◽  
Hotel Chain

AbstractThe present paper analyses and exemplifies the role of information systems in the processes of enterprise transformation, by presenting the case study of a hotel chain that elaborated a new integrated information system in order to increase efficiency of the room booking process. The theoretical literature will outline the main theories concerning enterprise transformation and its role in the knowledge-based society, and in particular, its importance in efficiency-driven economies, such as Romania’s. The case study will also describe the IS in terms of motivation, options, anticipated benefits, related risks, implementation costs and duration, assessment of investment. A detailed activity plan will be provided, as well as an analysis of resources involved. Of extreme relevance is the presentation of the expected social impact of the development project, which proves the multifacetedness of enterprise transformation, through its large outreach to all stakeholders, not only employees and customers, but the society at large.

scholarly journals Evaluating Information System Success and Impact on Sustainability Practices: A Survey and a Case Study of Regional Mesonet Information Systems

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 7260
Author(s):  
Qing (Ray) Cao ◽  
Andrew N. K. Chen ◽  
Bradley T. Ewing ◽  
Mark A. Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Information System Success ◽  
Comprehensive Information ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Role Of Information ◽  
Advance Knowledge

This study examines the role of information systems (IS) on environmental sustainability by gaining an understanding of how benefits may be realized from using IS in a green context (a particular IS, regional mesonet (RM) equipped with information- and communication-based technologies and a comprehensive information system) through the use of duel approaches: a survey (214 respondents) and a case study (six interviews of stakeholders of a RM). Our results provide evidence how IS use contributes to different goals at different levels of sustainability and advance knowledge of utilizing IS for providing actual as well as anticipated benefits to sustainability. In addition, our findings provide suggestions on how successful IS might be used to further induce actions and advance goals of environmental sustainability that can contribute to energy policy-making.

The Role of Information System Within Enterprise Architecture and Their Impact on Business Performance

2018 ◽  
pp. 1078-1102
Author(s):  
Kijpokin Kasemsap
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
It Strategy ◽  
Business Goals ◽  
Role Of Information

This chapter introduces the role of Information Systems (IS) within enterprise architecture and their impact on business performance, thus explaining the theoretical and practical concepts of Information Technology (IT), technical alignment, IS capabilities, IS effectiveness, enterprise architecture, and business performance; the implementation of IT strategy; and the importance of IS within enterprise architecture and their impact on business performance; and the application of IS within enterprise architecture and their impact on business performance. The focus on the role of IS within enterprise architectures and their impact on business performance by utilizing IT based on the practical application of IT, technical alignment, IS capabilities, and IS effectiveness is to connect people, processes, and technology for the purpose of maximizing corporate IT, technical alignment, IS capabilities, and IS effectiveness. Applying IS within enterprise architecture will greatly enhance business performance and reach business goals in digital age.

The Role of Information System within Enterprise Architecture and their Impact on Business Performance

2015 ◽  
pp. 262-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kijpokin Kasemsap
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
It Strategy ◽  
Business Goals ◽  
Role Of Information

This chapter introduces the role of Information Systems (IS) within enterprise architecture and their impact on business performance, thus explaining the theoretical and practical concepts of Information Technology (IT), technical alignment, IS capabilities, IS effectiveness, enterprise architecture, and business performance; the implementation of IT strategy; and the importance of IS within enterprise architecture and their impact on business performance; and the application of IS within enterprise architecture and their impact on business performance. The focus on the role of IS within enterprise architectures and their impact on business performance by utilizing IT based on the practical application of IT, technical alignment, IS capabilities, and IS effectiveness is to connect people, processes, and technology for the purpose of maximizing corporate IT, technical alignment, IS capabilities, and IS effectiveness. Applying IS within enterprise architecture will greatly enhance business performance and reach business goals in digital age.

scholarly journals A transparent role of information systems within business processes: a case study

2004 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 496-505 ◽  
Author(s):  
Menno Verboom ◽  
Jos van Iwaarden ◽  
Ton van der Wiele
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Role Of Information

The Role of Information System within Enterprise Architecture and their Impact on Business Performance

2016 ◽  
pp. 147-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kijpokin Kasemsap
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
It Strategy ◽  
Business Goals ◽  
Role Of Information

This chapter introduces the role of Information Systems (IS) within enterprise architecture and their impact on business performance, thus explaining the theoretical and practical concepts of Information Technology (IT), technical alignment, IS capabilities, IS effectiveness, enterprise architecture, and business performance; the implementation of IT strategy; and the importance of IS within enterprise architecture and their impact on business performance; and the application of IS within enterprise architecture and their impact on business performance. The focus on the role of IS within enterprise architectures and their impact on business performance by utilizing IT based on the practical application of IT, technical alignment, IS capabilities, and IS effectiveness is to connect people, processes, and technology for the purpose of maximizing corporate IT, technical alignment, IS capabilities, and IS effectiveness. Applying IS within enterprise architecture will greatly enhance business performance and reach business goals in digital age.

scholarly journals INFORMATION RETRIEVAL AND DATA MINING: CASE STUDY: COVID-19 DASHBOARD ANALYSIS

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-31
Author(s):  
Francisco Paletta ◽  
Luiz Tavares
Keyword(s):  
Data Mining ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Web Of Data ◽  
Role Of Information ◽  
Complex Methods

Research data mining requires the use of information systems and complex methods of searching, accessing, retrieving, and appropriating information on the web of data. Platforms such as Google Scholar Google, Elsevier, JSTOR, ResearchGate, ScienceDirect and the ones provided by commonly used universities identified with search terms. The challenge is to ensure that researchers are being exposed to the state-of-the-art networked knowledge production. This study aims to analyze the process of searching and retrieving information, reflect on the role of information systems in the search result and the informational skills of the researcher in view of the quality of information retrieved. Case Study: COVID-19 Dashboard Analysis.

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