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The IS–business relationship and its implications for performance: An empirical study of South African and Australian organisations

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  • Cohen, Jason F.
  • Toleman, Mark

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Lack of a close ‘Information systems (IS)–business relationship’ has been described as a potential inhibitor to improving the contribution that information systems (IS) make to business performance. Yet the value of specific attributes of an enduring relationship between IS and business remains to be demonstrated by empirically confirming their link to IS performance. Using data collected from 167 South African and Australian companies, this study examined the effect of three relational attributes, namely commitment, mutual understanding and shared vision, on the contribution of IS to business performance. The study also examines the interrelationship amongst the relational attributes. Results revealed that a strong IS–business relationship is a significant determinant of IS performance. Organisations more successful in their use of IS are characterised by strong commitment on the part of the business to IS efforts, higher levels of IS understanding of the business, and a long-term agreement, between business and IS executives, on IS priorities. Results have important implications for organisations looking to improve the contribution of IS to organisational performance.

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  • Cohen, Jason F. & Toleman, Mark, 2006. "The IS–business relationship and its implications for performance: An empirical study of South African and Australian organisations," International Journal of Information Management, Elsevier, vol. 26(6), pages 457-468.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ininma:v:26:y:2006:i:6:p:457-468
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2006.06.002
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