IT-business alignment: A two-level analysis

Authors

Monideepa Tarafdar, University of Toledo
Sufian Qrunfleh, Eastern Michigan UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2009

Department

Computer Information Systems

Abstract

In this paper, we identify processes associated with "Tactical IT-Business Alignment", illustrate four types of alignment states resulting from "strategic" and "tactical" alignment levels, and propose alignment-related managerial actions appropriate for each type. Our results are based on about 45 hours of interviews with about 30 senior, middle and junior managers from IS and other functions, and from company records, in an investigation of four organizations. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

DOI

10.1080/10580530903245705

Citation

Tarafdar, M., & Qrunfleh, S. (2009). IT-business alignment: A two-level analysis. Information Systems Management, 26 (4), 338. doi:10.1080/10580530903245705