The organisational strategic IT vision has been considered as a key contingency that affects
the role of Information Technology (IT) leadership in organisations. This study investigates …

The characterization of the IT function in organizations represents a central topic of
investigation in the information systems field. The main purpose of this study was to predict …

Ultimately, organizations invest in information technology (IT) initiatives to improve their level
of performance. However, there have been mixed results from the payoff of IT investments …

Abstract Information technology plays a significant role enabling organisations to achieve
their objectives. Accordingly, the governance mechanisms over the organisation's IT …

Abstract Information systems (IS) leadership roles have undergone fundamental changes
over the past decade. Despite increased interest in recent years, little empirical research on …

Recent increases in the importance of information technology (IT), as a strategic factor for
organisations in achieving their objectives, have raised the concern of organisations in …

Studies in the literature indicate that many organizations have experienced a crisis of
confidence in information systems (IS) functions and IS executives. We address the issue of …

Chief information officers (CIOs) have the difficult job of running a function that uses a lot of
resources but offers little measurable evidence of its value. Line managers are increasingly …

The development of necessary business skills in IT professionals, and the appropriate role
and structure of the information systems function, have long been seen as key information …

The senior management of many organisations are continually disappointed with the
benefits and value which they perceive they are getting from their investments in IT. This …