An Elaboration of a Strategic Alignment Model of University Information Systems based on SAM Model

Authors

  • S. Ahriz Signals, Distributed Systems and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, ENSET Mohammedia, University of Hassan II, Mohammedia, Morocco
  • N. Benmoussa Signals, Distributed Systems and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, ENSET Mohammedia, University of Hassan II, Mohammedia, Morocco
  • A. El Yamami Signals, Distributed Systems and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, ENSET Mohammedia, University of Hassan II, Mohammedia, Morocco
  • K. Mansouri Signals, Distributed Systems and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, ENSET Mohammedia, University of Hassan II, Mohammedia, Morocco
  • M. Qbadou Signals, Distributed Systems and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, ENSET Mohammedia, University of Hassan II, Mohammedia, Morocco
Volume: 8 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 2471-2476 | February 2018 | https://doi.org/10.48084/etasr.1696

Abstract

Information system is a guarantee of the universities' ability to anticipate the essential functions to their development and durability. The alignment of information system, one of the pillars of IT governance, has become a necessity. In this paper, we consider the problem of strategic alignment model implementation in Moroccan universities. Literature revealed that few studies have examined strategic alignment in the public sector, particularly in higher education institutions. Hence we opted for an exploratory approach that aims to better understanding the strategic alignment and to evaluate the degree of its use within Moroccan universities. The data gained primarily through interviews with top managers and IT managers reveal that the alignment is not formalized and that it would be appropriate to implement an alignment model. It is found that the implementation of our proposed model can help managers to maximize returns of IT investment and to increase their efficiency.

Keywords:

university, business strategy, IT strategy, information system, IS alignment, strategic alignment model

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S. Ahriz, N. Benmoussa, A. El Yamami, K. Mansouri, and M. Qbadou, “An Elaboration of a Strategic Alignment Model of University Information Systems based on SAM Model”, Eng. Technol. Appl. Sci. Res., vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 2471–2476, Feb. 2018.

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