Aligning IT, strategic orientation and organizational structure
Authors: Chatzoglou, Prodromos D. 
Vraimaki, Eftichia 
Vranakis, Stergios K. 
Kourtidis, Dimitrios A. 
Diamantidis, Anastasios 
Publisher: Emerald insight
Issue Date: 26-Jul-2011
Journal: Business Process Management Journal 
Volume: 17
Issue: 4
Keywords: Firm performance, Information technology, Organizational structures, Strategic orientation, Structural equation modeling
Abstract: 
Purpose: The purpose of the paper is to examine and analyze the alignment between (information technology) IT, strategic orientation (SO) and organizational structure (OS) and their impact on firm performance (FP). Design/methodology/approach: A theoretical framework is proposed regarding the constructs of IT, SO and OS. A model incorporating these three constructs is examined and their impact on FP is assessed using structural equation modeling (SEM). The sample data from 295 firms were obtained through structured questionnaires. Findings: The results of the SEM support the hypothesis that the alignment between IT, SO and OS significantly affects FP. Research limitations/implications: Non-financial and intangible performance measurements are not included and the sample is not homogeneous. Practical implications: This study suggests that managers should choose the appropriate level and type of IT, depending on a firm's structure and SO, in order to benefit from the advantages of IT usage and achieve higher performance levels. Originality/value: This study presents an overview of the impact of SO, OS and IT on FP, and that shows that there is scope for further research into the inter-organizational relationships that exist between them. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
ISSN: 14637154
DOI: 10.1108/14637151111149474
URI: https://uniwacris.uniwa.gr/handle/3000/810
Type: Article
Department: Department of Archival, Library and Information Studies 
School: School of Administrative, Economics and Social Sciences 
Affiliation: University of West Attica (UNIWA) 
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