Entrepreneurial IT Governance in a Rural Family Practice Residency Program

2011 ◽  
pp. 202-223
Author(s):  
Carla Wiggins ◽  
John C. Beachboard ◽  
Kenneth Trimmer ◽  
Lela “Kitty” Pumphrey
Keyword(s):  
Family Practice ◽  
Residency Program ◽  
It Governance ◽  
Healthcare Setting ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Governance Framework ◽  
Rural Family ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
Role Of It

This study describes and assesses the evolution of IT governance practices in a rural family practice residency program. The need to establish IT governance was driven by the practice’s desire to implement electronic medical records capability. The authors employed a prominent information technology (IT) governance framework to conduct this assessment and exposed significant strengths and weaknesses in terms of the suitability of the IT governance framework within the rural healthcare setting as described. Given the relatively slow adoption rates within the healthcare industry in general, and among rural health providers more specifically, we present local knowledge (Geertz, 1985). In doing so, we provide an additional perspective for those seeking to construct theoretical bases for the formulation of health policy intended to promote the adoption of IT as a means of improving healthcare in the rural United States. In addition, this chapter describes the role of IT in enabling the residency practice to embrace current practice improvement initiatives.

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.

Role of IT in IT Governance Practices Maturity Perspective

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dimas Agung Saputra ◽  
Ifa Alif ◽  
Ridho Ahdiat Wijaya ◽  
Yudho Giri Sucahyo ◽  
Muhammad Kasfu Hammi
Keyword(s):  
It Governance ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
Role Of It

An IT governance framework for IS portfolio management

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wikus Erasmus ◽  
Carl Marnewick
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Portfolio Management ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Q Methodology ◽  
Project Success ◽  
It Governance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Governance Framework ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Governance Practices

PurposeSuccess in the information systems (IS) project domain is elusive despite extensive research on the topic. Governance is seen as the greatest contributor to project success. The purpose of this paper is to investigate and report on the current perceptions and implementation of information technology (IT) governance within IS portfolio management to develop a sub-framework to guide practitioners. This sub-framework forms part of a grand IS project, programme and portfolio governance framework of which this study forms a contributing part.Design/methodology/approachThe researchers followed a mixed-methods approach through utilising Q-methodology and inverted factor analysis.FindingsThe results provided a sub-framework recommending specific IT governance practices to be applied to IS portfolios. The recommendations are categorised as activities to be maintained, enhanced and/or implemented.Research limitations/implicationsThe research only had participants from South African organisations and as such cannot be reliably extrapolated to other regions.Originality/valueThe resultant sub-framework provides stakeholders and practitioners involved in IS portfolios an opportunity to examine their own approaches and be confronted with possibilities in their portfolio management activities. Further research to be conducted includes creating a grand framework to address the linkages between portfolio, programme and project management as it relates to IT governance on various strategic levels.

Competence of Information Technology Professionals in Internet-Based Ventures

2009 ◽  
pp. 239-253
Author(s):  
Tobias Kollmann ◽  
Matthias Häsel
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
It Governance ◽  
Information Technology Professionals ◽  
Competence Model ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Value Propositions ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
Role Of It

This chapter articulates the knowledge and skills required by IT professionals in young Internet-based firms. Building on the general IT governance principle of aligning business and IT, it introduces an adequate competence model, outlines its dimensions, and suggests a framework for modeling the effects of factors internal and external to the firm on the value propositions of the different dimensions. The authors hope that a comprehensive understanding of the role of IT-related competence will assist founders not only in finding suitable partners, but also in aligning e-business strategy and information technology in Internet-based ventures.

Competence of Information Technology Professionals in Internet-Based Ventures

2010 ◽  
pp. 1551-1565
Author(s):  
Tobias Kollmann ◽  
Matthias Häsel
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
It Governance ◽  
Information Technology Professionals ◽  
Competence Model ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Value Propositions ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
Role Of It

This chapter articulates the knowledge and skills required by IT professionals in young Internet-based firms. Building on the general IT governance principle of aligning business and IT, it introduces an adequate competence model, outlines its dimensions, and suggests a framework for modeling the effects of factors internal and external to the firm on the value propositions of the different dimensions. The authors hope that a comprehensive understanding of the role of IT-related competence will assist founders not only in finding suitable partners, but also in aligning e-business strategy and information technology in Internet-based ventures.

scholarly journals Strategic role of IT and IT governance mechanisms for the context of small and medium enterprises

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Humberto Caetano Cardoso da Silva ◽  
Jairo Simião Dornelas ◽  
Marcus Augusto Vasconcelos Araújo
Keyword(s):  
Service Sector ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
It Governance ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Governance Mechanisms ◽  
It Use ◽  
Strategic Role ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Role Of It

The role of small and medium-sized enterprises in the economy is indisputable. However, these companies face great challenges to continue operating. Among them is the use of IT resources and the return on investments made. Using agency theory as a theoretical lens, this article aims to assess the relationship between the strategic use of IT in small and medium-sized companies and the IT governance mechanisms used in the context. From a survey of 68 companies in the service sector, it was possible to identify that relational IT governance mechanisms are more present in the context than structural or procedural mechanisms. It was also possible to identify that information technology, in the context, has a more operational use. Finally, using the Spearman coefficient and the Logistic Regression analyses, it was found that higher strategic levels of IT use led to greater use of governance mechanisms in the three dimensions, structural, procedural, and relational, which corroborates the view that governance is achieved from a mix of formal and informal elements.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Role of IT Governance on ERP Systems Implementation

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-26
Author(s):  
Soukaina Elhasnaoui
Keyword(s):  
Customer Service ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
It Governance ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Implementation Phase ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Role Of It

An ERP (enterprise resource planning) is an information system that makes it possible to manage and monitor on a daily basis all the information and operational services of a company. It is able to effectively reduce the cost of products, improve customer service experience, and increase business competitiveness. However, the implementation rate of the ERP system is much lower than originally planned, and many companies have not achieved the intended objectives. This situation is due to many factors (high implementation costs, technical complexity, lack of well-trained employees, lack of incentive mechanisms, etc.), but the key element is the separation of relations between the ERP system and enterprise strategy, organizational structure, and business processes. The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of IT governance in achieving ERP performance with a focus on the implementation phase.

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