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IT (information technology): the sequel.
1DMR, Toronto.
The Journal of Business Strategy
|June 7, 1993
Summary
Information Technology (IT) is undergoing a significant transformation, breaking down corporate structures. This evolution positions IT as a crucial strategic asset for modern businesses.
Area of Science:
- Information Technology
- Business Strategy
- Organizational Change
Background:
- The second era of Information Technology (IT) is marked by profound shifts.
- These changes in IT parallel evolving corporate structures and dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the paradigm shift in Information Technology.
- To understand how IT is becoming a strategic tool by transcending traditional boundaries.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of IT evolution.
- Examination of organizational changes influenced by technology.
Main Results:
- Information Technology is dismantling traditional corporate walls and hierarchies.
- IT's strategic value is increasing as it integrates across business functions.
Conclusions:
- The evolving nature of IT necessitates a reevaluation of its role in corporations.
- Embracing IT's boundary-breaking capabilities is key to leveraging it as a strategic asset.