Authors
Petter Gottschalk
Publication date
1999/6/1
Journal
European Journal of Information Systems
Volume
8
Issue
2
Pages
107-118
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Description
The need for improved implementation of information technology (IT) strategy has been emphasised in both empirical and prescriptive research studies. In this study, ten content characteristics of formal information technology strategy are identified from the research literature as potential implementation predictors. These are descriptions of: (i) resources needed for the implementation; (ii) user involvement during the implementation; (iii) analyses of the organization; (iv) anticipated changes in the environment; (v) solutions to potential resistance during the implementation; (vi) information technology to be implemented; (vii) projects' relevance to the business plan; (viii) responsibility for the implementation; (ix) management support for the implementation; and (x) clarity of the documentation. An IT strategy implementation matrix is introduced to illustrate the relationship between the expired time horizon and the IT …
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P Gottschalk - European Journal of Information Systems, 1999