Abstract
In this study we conceptualize strategic information technology (IT) alignment as a two-way relationship where business strategy influences IT, and IT influences business strategy. This implies that a multidimensional rather than the traditional unidimensional conceptualization of strategic IT alignment is appropriate. To validate this approach we develop and test a new multidimensional measure that captures the first-order effects of IT alignment at the process-level, where they are expected to be realized. We test the model using survey data from 94 companies that span three countries ─ US, Australia and Germany. Results reveal that the multidimensional measure of strategic IT alignment is a better predictor of both business unit agility and performance than the unidimensional measure of strategic IT alignment.
Recommended Citation
Queiroz, Magno and Coltman, Tim, "On the Conceptualization of Strategic Information Technology Alignment: Development and Validation of a Multidimensional Construct" (2013). ACIS 2013 Proceedings. 78.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/acis2013/78