Abstract
Performance is a function of the alignment between information systems (IS) strategy and other business domains, including business strategy and organization structure. However, research has focused on the outcomes of that process, rather than the processes by which that alignment is developed. Using multiple case data, this paper investigates alignment in SMEs, explaining why different SMEs follow different paths to alignment. Four paths are identified, with the path chosen contingent on an SME's market position. The four paths vary from simple, when the focus of the IS investment is on improving control, to complex, when the intent is to reposition the SME. The implications of these findings for management and research are explored.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 17th European Conference on Information Systems, ECIS 2009 |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Event | European Conference on Information Systems - Verona, Italy Duration: 7 Jun 2009 → 9 Jun 2009 |
Conference
Conference | European Conference on Information Systems |
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Country/Territory | Italy |
City | Verona |
Period | 7/06/09 → 9/06/09 |