Mba Student Interviews with Executives: Perspectives on the Strategic Importance of Information Technology
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Emerging trends in the business world have led to a debate over the strategic importance of information technology (IT). This study reviews the results of 165 MBA student interviews with executives regarding the strategic importance of IT in their organization. This research provides comparative perspectives on the viewpoints of IT executives and their counterparts in other management positions regarding such issues as the importance of IT, decisions about purchasing from vendors, outsourcing and offshoring, and assessing the value of IT investments. The paper also examines the educational value and the challenges of conducting these interviews.
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