The dynamics of alignment: Insights from a punctuated equilibrium model

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: Sabherwal, R; Hirschheim, R; Goles, T
• 署名单位: University of Missouri System; University of Missouri Saint Louis; University of Houston System; University of Houston
• 刊物名称: ORGANIZATION SCIENCE
• ISSN/ISSBN: 1047-7039
• DOI: 10.1287/orsc.12.2.179.10113
• 发表日期: 2001
• 页码: 179-197
• 关键词: alignment; strategic IS management; PUNCTUATED EQUILIBRIUM; ORGANIZATIONAL EVOLUTION

摘要

Although there is much emphasis on the importance of achieving alignment, or synergy, between information systems and the organization as a whole, there is relatively little close study of how alignment is actually achieved. In three case studies, Saberwal, Hirschheim and Goles describe the evolution of information systems alignment with organization strategy and structure. Their analysis highlights the value of the punctuated equilibrium model and shows how various theories of organization design, strategy, and information technology management can be integrated to yield insights into alignment processes.