Factors influencing the success of business-IT alignment : a study of South African firms
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2010
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This study investigated the factors influencing the success of business-IT alignment in South African firms while taking into consideration the coverage of the requisite dimensions and paradigms of business-IT alignment. The impacts of the South African business operating environment and the industry sector of firms on the success factors for business-IT alignment were also examined. Data was gathered through semi-structured interviews with 10 CIOs of major firms in five industry sectors - major retail, food and beverages, higher education, governmental organisation, and financial services.
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Onumajuru, P. 2010. Factors influencing the success of business-IT alignment : a study of South African firms. University of Cape Town.