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Showing 1 to 20 of 28 for “"IT Investment"”.
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IT investment allocation in Japanese banking industry
In this study, we investigate and discuss IT investment and related issues in the Japanese banking industry. And we insist that banks should take account of technology trend as one of heavy IT users and switch long-term-strategy and IT-migration-strategy appropriately in order to make the best of …
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The relationship between information technology (IT) investment and firm's financial performance of public listed companies in Malaysia
… to be invested in information technology (IT). Much of this investment is made on the basis of assumption that returns will occur. Prior studies have shown that IT investment increases firm’s performances and operational efficiency. Although, IT investment by Malaysian public listed …
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The impact of Information Technology (IT) on the financial performance of organizations in a developing country
The effect of IT investment on the risk and risk profile of managers were studied in the IT-using industry in Namibia. IT investment uses certain of an organization's resources. The following models (computerization index (CI), IT expense ratio (ITEX) , IT costs efficiency ratio (ITCE), operating …
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Information technology portfolio management and the real options method (ROM): managing the risks of IT investments in the department of the Navy (DoN)
… contains provisions for over $52 billion in IT investments. The Navy portion of those funds is over $5 billion. Rapid change and increasing uncertainty in the technology field has resulted in a high degree of financial risk associated with IT capital investment decisions. The Federal Chief …
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Studies on IT, Logistics, and the Structure of Production
Information Technology (IT) has changed how firms and industries run their businesses and how they organize production. This thesis examines the relationships between IT and three important aspects of production organization: the usage of logistics outsourcing, the interde-dependence with upstream …
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IT investments and firm performance across economies
Research has shown a positive relationship between IT investments and firm performance. But the results vary across firms and performance measures. Evidence indicates that IT resource allocations, in the form of investment in specific IT asset classes and IT capabilities of the firm, may play an …
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A core competency model for aligning information technology with business objectives
… however, research shows companies traditionally have a very difficult time capturing the value from their investment. Any surplus created by these improvements is often competed away and given back to customers. Wall Street's irrational exuberance of the late 1990's has given way to a …
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IT portfolio selection and IT synergy
… (1) to provide a methodological framework of IT (Information Technology) portfolio management, and (2) to identify the effect of IT synergy on IT portfolio selection of a firm. The first chapter presents a methodological framework for IT project selection. As the size of IT investment in firms …
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Impact of Drug Supply Chain Security Act on US pharmaceutical industry under decentralized information flow
Drug counterfeiting is one of the major issues in the pharmaceutical industry across the world. These products could cause damages from ineffective treatments to death of patients. In order to fight against counterfeit drugs, the US government introduced Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) …
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Enterprise architecture driven design of an artefact to support strategic Information Technology decision-making of Small Enterprises in Nigeria and South Africa
Information Technology (IT) is inevitably influencing the way enterprises operate, compete, and grow. The contemporary disruption has not excluded small companies. Small enterprises play a significant role in the growth of every economy but are hindered by limited skills, time, and money. The …
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The shareholder-wealth and trading volume effects of information technology infrastructure investments in a developing country
Little research has been done into the relationship between IT investment and business value in South Africa, particularly regarding the effects of IT infrastructure investment. Therefore this thesis, in a replication of a recent US study, poses the research question: Do South African stock market …
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Essays in Venture Capital and Corporate Finance
… the impact of restricting foreign venture capital investments for national security reasons. Countries have increasingly been using economic policies to further geopolitical and national security goals. Thus far, economists have focused on studying tariffs and subsidies despite a broader range …
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Essays in Municipal Finance
In the first chapter I explore property tax limits in Massachusetts. Since the 1870s, 46 states have placed limits on the ability of local governments to collect property taxes. It is unclear whether these policies prevent excessive spending or constrain efficient investment in public goods and …
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Identifying the intervening variables in the information technology investment and organizational performance relationship
… our understanding of the relationship between investment in information technology (IT) and the subsequent benefit (or loss) to an organization's performance. Due to the elusive nature and contradictory findings in much of the research in this field a newer, more complete model was developed …
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Information technology and business transformation : work location and the allocation of decision rights
… firms have an incentive to require coordinated investments in technology across the enterprise. Still, research in IS has also highlighted the fact that the productivity of computer investments is highly dependent on co-investment in complementary assets (for instance, tacit knowledge and …
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The Johnson and Johnson journey deploying SmartOps for multi-echelon inventory optimization
… firms to significantly reduce inventory costs. It gives managers the ability to make tradeoffs based on information from the entire supply chain, which results in a more powerful supply chain strategy and stronger competitive advantage. This thesis provides a case study exploring the deployment …
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Lifecycle perspectives on product data management
Implementing a new IT system often requires the enterprise to transform in order to maximally leverage the capabilities generated by the new system. The challenge in using IT as an enabler to change arises from the need to synergistically redesign processes, develop and implement a solution using …
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Information technology planning framework for Japanese general contractors
New information technology (IT) developments continue to have a significant impact on the Architectural/Engineering/Construction (A/E/C) industry. However, the issue of whether A/E/C organizations are receiving adequate returns from their IT investments remains an important managerial concern. …
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The management of information technology investments in the Australian ambulance services
… organisations today. This is certainly the case with each of the Australian Ambulance Services. With the rapid increase in the use of Information Technology and the expectation about its use by both staff and the general public, the Ambulance Service managements' are faced with the dilemma of …
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Effective information systems planning
… multiple objectives, manage resources, prioritize projects, enforce alignment with business goals, etc. while making IT investment decisions. These decisions are not made in isolation but must be part of a coherent plan in order to achieve the organization's IT goals. Effective planning …
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