Factors affecting information systems planning effectiveness: Organizational contexts and planning systems dimensions

Eric T.G. Wang, Jeffrey C.F. Tai

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Abstract

Information systems (IS) planning is recognized as one of the dominated managerial issues of MIS. Based on prior studies in strategic and IS planning, this study integrates three domains to investigate the effects of organizational contexts and planning system dimensions on the effectiveness of IS planning from a contingency perspective. The model is supported by the empirical data, showing the importance of many contextual factors and planning system dimensions to attaining greater effectiveness of IS planning. In particular, the results demonstrate the pivotal role of an organization's improved planning capability in mediating the effects of organization contexts and planning system dimensions on IS planning effectiveness. The implications and limitations of this study are also discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)287-303
Number of pages17
JournalInformation and Management
Volume40
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2003

Keywords

  • Effectiveness
  • Information systems planning
  • Organizational context
  • Planning system dimensions

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