This paper presents an eclectic interorganisational-oriented approach to so-called strategic IOS management as an alternative to the more single organisation-oriented, linear approach of strategic information system planning (SISP). This approach is termed eclectic because it is based on a toolbox of mini theories integrating existing strategic (IS) planning and management theories. The core co...

This paper describes parts of the results of a Nolan Norton Institute research project “Strategic Sourcing and Partnerships” executed with 20 international companies. We applied scenario planning to arrive at a number of plausible future scenarios for ICT sourcing and partnerships for the year 2003 / 2005.The scenarios elaborate on issues such as: (1) What are the key environmental and business...

Article history: Received 22 April 2008 Received in revised form 10 July 2008 Accepted 12 July 2008 In order to deal with growing uncertainties emerging in the 3Gwireless industry and to preserve their competitiveness, managers involved in the wireless value network should identify future success very early and develop their strategic planning on time. This study, based on a Scenario Evaluation...

In today’s complex and uncertain situations and environments throughout the world; the need for strategic planning is widely accepted for smooth and successful operations of all kinds of business organizations. Strategic planning constitutes an important path to successful business operations and is a part of every business. Managers realize, understand, and implement strategic planning in diff...

objective: the aim of this study is to determine and identify the components of the strategic plan of academic libraries so that the academic libraries can take steps to better track the progress of their goals. methods: using descriptive method and reviewing the literature related to the strategic planning and the strategic plans of 65 international academic libraries, the common components of...

Selecting appropriate technology strategy is crucial to those designing ICT-based offering for specific geographical market. The antecedents of adopting particular technology can be used to identify opportunities and barriers of entry, but further information is needed for technology management on how adoption would take place. In this paper, it is argued that deploying a scenario method facili...

This paper provides a background discussion of agent-based modeling (ABM) and simulation and its support for strategic decision support. Causal mapping is introduced as a structured method for situational formulation and analysis of unstructured strategic problems. Causal mapping includes specific processes and analytical approaches offering cognitive modeling support for problem formulation an...