Information technology (it) strategic alignment: the case of ArcelorMittal Tubarão

Authors

  • Angilberto Sabino de Freitas
  • Luis Fernando Filardi Ferreira
  • Francisco Dornelas Coutinho
  • Helio Arthur Reis Irigaray

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19177/reen.v6e320133-26

Keywords:

Strategic alignment, Business Strategy, IT-business alignment, Steel Industry, Information System.

Abstract

This paper aims to understand the process of Information Technology (IT) strategic alignment in a Brazilian steel industry, ArcelorMittalTubarão Company, analyzing how it is practiced in the mentioned company vis a vis the theoretical concepts. Based on Souza and Joia (2009) model, we sought evidences about the elements that support the IT strategic alignment with business strategy. The research was conducted between October 2009 and February 2011, the data was collected through semi-structured interviews with IT managers as well as operational managers, IT users in the organization, and they were treated by means of content analysis. The main findings indicate a trend of align the organization's practice with the elements of theoretical model chosen, particularly regards the fundamental aspect of change organizational mindset about the role of IT in Business.

 

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Published

2013-12-20

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Artigos Científicos