This report provides an evaluation of information technology (IT) strategies and their implementation in business, through an analysis and review of business models, illustrated through three case studies of business implementation.
Research demonstrates that when IT is fully integrated with business processes it results in improvements to efficiency, effectiveness and efficacy of the business, in turn those improvements can lead to competitive advantage. Two critical success factors are identified for successful business integration and implementation: good project management; and development of the IT strategy in line with the development of business strategy.
In conclusion, IT can make the difference between businesses being market leaders or laggards in the future, and at worst the difference between survival and failure. Current economic and market conditions have heightened the potential risk of failure but provides opportunity to those businesses that act fast to improve their Information systems (IS) in support of their business strategy. It is recommended, that world-class project methodologies are used when implementing IT and IS solutions. The project manager and team need to be carefully selected to ensure successful implementation against clearly defined success criteria within realistic time, budget and quality constraints. To ensure maximum integration with the business, the involvement of knowledgeable business process owners and end users is critical. Robust stakeholder management will not only ensure successful design but will help buy-in and implementation of the final solution.
The case studies used in this report are drawn from the author’s experience of working with these companies
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Summary
- Introduction
- Review
- Information Systems Strategy
- Classic terms of strategies
- Porter's Five Forces
- Generic Strategies
- The Value Chain
- Scott Morton's Five Levels of IT-Induced Reconfiguration
- Porter and Miller`s Information Intensity Matrix
- Wiseman, Rackoff and Ulrich strategic thrusts and targets
- Earl's Procedure for Generating Competitive Strategies
- Software and Business Strategies
- Conclusion of the review
- Examples for implementation of IT
- BAD Gesundheitsvorsorge und Sicherheitstechnik GmbH
- BAD GmbH overview
- Problems of the old system
- Opportunities with a new IT system
- Solution
- ASZ Arbeitsschutzzentrum in Thüringen
- Process overview
- Problems of the system
- Dr. Med. Michael Suchodoll
- Dr. Med. Michael Suchodoll overview
- Problems
- Solution
- BAD Gesundheitsvorsorge und Sicherheitstechnik GmbH
- Evaluation
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This report explores the strategic implementation of information technology (IT) in business, focusing on its impact on health and safety protection in the workplace. It analyzes the relationship between business strategies, information strategies, and organizational strategies, using case studies to illustrate how IT integration can lead to improved efficiency, effectiveness, and competitive advantage.
- The strategic use of IT to enhance business processes and achieve competitive advantage.
- The importance of aligning IT strategy with business strategy for successful implementation.
- The role of IT in improving health and safety protection in the workplace.
- Case study analysis of IT implementation in the healthcare and safety sectors.
- The impact of IT on organizational design and work processes.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The report begins with an introduction highlighting the increasing demands on businesses due to rising competition and customer expectations. It then delves into the concept of Information Systems Strategy, emphasizing its relationship with business and organizational strategies. The review section explores classic strategic frameworks, including Porter's Five Forces, Generic Strategies, and Scott Morton's Five Levels of IT-Induced Reconfiguration, providing a theoretical foundation for understanding IT's role in business.
The report then presents three case studies, showcasing the successful implementation of IT in health and safety protection at different organizations. These case studies illustrate the challenges faced, the opportunities presented, and the solutions implemented, demonstrating the practical applications of the theoretical frameworks discussed earlier.
Finally, the report concludes with an evaluation of the case studies and their implications for the strategic use of IT in business.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Information technology, business strategy, information systems strategy, organizational strategy, health and safety, workplace protection, competitive advantage, efficiency, effectiveness, case studies, integration, implementation, project management, stakeholder management.
- Citation du texte
- Christian Kunert (Auteur), 2011, Using Information Technology strategically, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/192536
