IT Strategic Planning Process
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Describe the IT strategic planning process. Explain how a good IT strategy can help companies gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Information technology is having a major influence on the growth of different aspects within the society because it has influence in all sectors of development. The structure of information technology requires a clear emphasis on the underlying systems that need to be evaluated, which is vital in presenting a highly structured system that can help promote change and positive level integration (Seyal, 2019). Building change help implements better structures that can be considered in fostering change and better systems, which help diversify the level of change. Companies have been effectively integrating technology in their operations, although it is essential to understand different approaches that are put in place to help promote change and improve change development (Wanaswa et al., 2017).
The Information technology strategic planning process requires a critical review of the existing internal and external environment, which present a clear structure that can be effectively identified and help create a more informed system and control the identified challenges. The information technology strategic plan includes a comprehensive and strategic technology-based management system that emphasizes efficiency and improving business performance. It serves as a guide in making informed decisions within an organization (Cassidy, 2016). Thus, understanding the existing organizational structure and planning systems is crucial in identifying the gaps that can be filled through the adoption of more specific a detailed system that help improve the change and integration of better policies that promote change.
A good information technology system can help an organization in numerous ways. The fact that technology is applicable across all sectors of organization development means that there is a useful structure in place that emphasizes on building a more significant change with a profoundly transformed system that can be utilized in embracing change while also maintaining better approaches for successful level development (Kitsios et al., 2019). An organization can quickly identify errors within its operational strategy when having better information technology. The ability to relay information in real-time present a more substantial basis which can be undertaken to improve change and commitment to better development strategies (Muhammad & Yafooz, 2018). Effective implementation improves organizational success and a higher level of sustainability and competitive advantage.
References
Cassidy, A. (2016). A practical guide to information systems strategic planning. CRC press.
Kitsios, F., Kamariotou, M., Madas, M. A., Fouskas, K., & Manthou, V. (2019). Information systems strategy in SMEs: critical factors of strategic planning in logistics. Kybernetes.
Muhammad, H. H., & Yafooz, W. M. (2018). Factors Affecting Strategic Planning of Information and Communication Technologies Use by Academic Libraries. International Journal of Data Science Research, 1(1), 8-14.
Seyal, A. H. (2019). Evaluating Information Technology Strategic Planning Process: Lesson Learnt from Bruneian Small Businesses. In Strategy and Behaviors in the Digital Economy. IntechOpen.
Wanaswa, P. S., Awino, Z. B., & Ogutu, M. (2017). Organizational Innovation, Technology, Strategic Planning, and Competitiveness: Conceptual Perspective. DBA Africa Management Review, 7(2).