Maintaining alignment over the long-term : lessons from the evolution of an electronic point of sale system

摘要: Research in both the organizational and information systems areas suggests that aligning dimensions of organization improves performance. However, dynamic nature organizations makes a close alignment more an aspiration than state. This paper examines from perspective management processes through which companies may achieve sustain environments. In so doing they also develop core capabilities managing IS innovation, enable sustained competitive advantage. The traces evolution company used to business new strategic directions, shows how semi-structures contributed this.