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| Author: | Wood, R. E. Houle, Ph. A. |
| Title: | Organizational issues affecting technology initiatives |
| Journal: | Journal of Systems Management
1991 : NOV, VOL. 42:11, p.17, 39 |
| Index terms: | TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION SYSTEMS PLANNING CORPORATE STRATEGY TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS ATTITUDES |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Information systems (IS) can change the competitive position of a firm. A key objective of any firm that wishes to exploit technology well is to ensure a strong interaction between the business plans and the technology plans of the IS group. A number of strategies that companies have used to keep these two plans mutually supportive are explored. Interviews with 10 organizations in a variety of industries investigated a number of questions regarding the selection and implementation of strategic technologies. The general findings can be summarized as follows: 1. organizational structure must ensure maximum interaction between the IS and user groups; 2. the IS group must educate the user about technologies; 3. CEO's attitude is very important. |
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