A context-based dynamic capability perspective of IS/IT organisational fit. (15th January 2007)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Magalhaes, Rodrigo
• Is Part Of: International journal of information systems and change management. Volume 1:Number 4(2006)
• Page Start: 396
• Page End: 420
• Publication Date: 2007-01-15
• Subjects: information systems -- information technology -- social aspects of IT infrastructure -- organisational contexts -- behavioural dimensions -- IS management -- organisational alignment -- organisational change -- organisational fit; Information resources management -- Periodicals; Organizational change -- Management -- Periodicals; 658.4038011
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1479-3121

Abstract

In this paper, it is suggested that Information Systems and Information Technology (IS/IT) organisational alignment, that is, the adequate fit between the strategy planned for the organisation and the execution of the strategies involving IS/IT, is achieved not through a microplanning of the variables involved, but through the establishment of favourable IS/IT-related contexts. IS/IT organisational fit contexts are regarded as IS/IT-related dynamic competencies. This paper puts forward a conceptual model offered for empirical validation.