Information Technology and Corporate Strategy: A Research Perspective

John A. Y. Bakopoulos, Michael E. Treacy

ISBN 10: 1332265634 / ISBN 13: 9781332265633

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book explores the relationship between information technology and corporate strategy, focusing on the use of IT as a competitive advantage. The author draws on organizational theory and industrial economics to propose a framework for understanding the impact of IT on a company's internal, competitive, and business portfolio strategies. Through in-depth analysis, the book identifies opportunities for organizations to capitalize on IT and provides insights into how specific IT applications can impact long-term industry structures. By examining the link between IT and competitive strategy, this book offers valuable guidance for executives and managers seeking to leverage technology for organizational success. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Information Technology and Corporate Strategy: A Research Perspective
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332265634
• ISBN 13: 9781332265633
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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Synopsis

Unlock the strategic potential of information technology in your organization.

This study examines how IT can shape internal efficiency, competitive moves, and portfolio choices across industries, offering a clear framework for turning technology into lasting advantage.

The book shows how IT affects three levels of corporate strategy and links practical actions to broader theory. It blends organizational design with industrial economics to help leaders identify opportunities, assess impacts, and guide investment in technology that truly moves the needle.

• Three levels of impact: internal structure, competitive positioning, and business portfolio decisions.
• Four areas of IT-enabled opportunity: operational efficiency, product or service innovation, bargaining power with customers and suppliers, and interorganizational collaborations.
• A theoretical backbone grounded in industrial economics and organizational design, plus guidance on how to apply bounded rationality to IT strategy.
• Practical pathways for identifying opportunities and aligning IT with long‑term strategic goals.

Ideal for senior executives, strategists, and IT managers seeking a rigorous, applicable approach to turning IT into a strategic asset. If you’re exploring how technology can reshape your firm’s organization, competition, and industry footprint, this edition offers essential frameworks and actionable insights for the journey ahead.