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Harmonizing IT and Business Strategies

Harmonizing IT and Business Strategies

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Author(s): Kevin Johnston (University of Cape Town, South Africa)
Copyright: 2003
Pages: 9
Source title: Managing Globally with Information Technology
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Sherif Kamel (American University in Cairo, Egypt)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-93177-742-1.ch011

Keywords: Computer Science & IT / Global Information Technology / Information Science Reference

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Abstract

This chapter proposes that all business strategies should be harmonized into a single strategy, rather than attempt to align IT strategy with business strategy. It focuses on two hypotheses: firstly, that IT strategy is not widely aligned with business strategy; and secondly, that IT is still thought of as “something different” in businesses. The chapter proposes that rather than attempt to align IT strategy with business strategy, the strategies should be harmonized into a single strategy. The chapter attempts to use lessons from geese to outline the process of strategic development.

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