Implementation predictors of strategic information systems plans

This research complements the existing knowledge on implementation by addressing previous research from three sources: (i) empirical evaluation of the plan implementation link in the theory of strategic information systems planning; (ii) integration of research literature on organisational practices in ̄uencing the implementation; and (iii) application of validated instruments to measure potential predictors of the implementation. A survey was conducted in Norway. When exploratory factor analysis was applied to ten potential predictors, two factors were identi®ed. Five predictors had signi®cant loadings on each factor. The resource factor was signi®cant in the testing of hypotheses, including descriptions of responsibility and of user involvement. # 1999 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.