8 results on '"Ranganathan, C."'
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2. Effective management of information systems function: an exploratory study of Indian organizations
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Ranganathan, C. and Kannabiran, G.
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Company business management ,Company systems management ,Information technology ,Associations, institutions, etc. -- Information management ,Associations, institutions, etc. -- Management ,Associations, institutions, etc. -- Research ,Information technology -- Research - Abstract
Following the economic liberalization in 1990s, several Indian organizations have turned to information systems (IS) for improving their competitiveness and overall business performance. The increased demands on the information technology has made it necessary to design effective IS functions and sound IS management processes. This study seeks to gain an understanding of how Indian organizations are designing their IS functions in order to promote the use of information technology for strategic benefits. It also aims to identify critical parameters that would contribute to effective performance of the IS function in Indian organizations. Based on three case studies from diverse industries, we discuss the importance of five parameters--the role of top management, the CEO-CIO relationship, IS department structure, IS planning process and IS implementation that determine the ultimate effectiveness of IS function. Based on the analysis of the case studies, we present several propositions as recommendations for effective design of IS function and IS management processes in Indian firms. The implications for future research and practice are presented. Keywords: Information systems management; IS performance; Indian organizations; Developing country
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- 2004
3. Evaluating the options for business-to-business e-exchanges
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Ranganathan, C.
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Electronic commerce ,Information technology ,Company business management ,Electronic commerce ,Information technology -- Management - Abstract
E-commerce demands that IT managers pay just as close attention to business issues as to technical ones. What are the company's goals for the B2B E-commerce marketplace? What are the volume and size of the buyer-supplier transactions? How unique and complex are the buyer-supplier interaction processes in the firm? These are some of the key business questions IT managers must be able to answer. This article addresses these questions, as well as others, and takes an equally close look at the issues surrounding infrastructure and technology.
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- 2003
4. Exploring the context, process and outcome of strategic information system decisions: a study of organizations from India and Singapore
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Ranganathan, C., Bhatnagar, Subhash C., Dixit, Mukund R., Ravichandran, N., and Sethi, Vijay
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Strategic planning ,Information systems ,Information technology ,Decision making ,Organization - Abstract
In this era of rapid change, one of the crucial issues facing senior IS executives is the development of an effective information systems (IS) strategy. Increasing advancements in information technology, together with growing pressure on the IS function to contribute to the success of business units have led to the need for a sound IS strategy. IS researchers as well as consultants have proposed various frameworks and methodologies approach, focusing on the content of the IS strategy, paying little attention to the process, and tend to present IS strategy as a product of a rational deliberate process. The objective of this research study is to understand the process by which IS strategy gets realized in organizations. Viewing IS strategy as a ‘realized strategy’ this study examines the process through which strategic IS decisions are made, and the IS-related contextual factors that affect this process. Research Objectives: • To improve the understanding of the decision process are affected by various IS decision in organizations. • To understanding how IS decision process are affected by various contextual factors in the internal and external IS environments. • To understand how IS decision process eventually influence the effectiveness of the decision outcomes. To address the above research objectives, a multiple-methodology design involving a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods was used. The research was carried out in two phases. The first phase of the research involved developing a research model through exploratory case research in India. In the second phase, the model and propositions derived from case studies were examined further through a survey in Singapore. In the first phase of the research, three organizations from different industries were chosen. Data on strategic IS decisions was collected through in-depth, semi-structured interviews with fifty-four executives and through a review of archival data. This yielded information on sixty seven strategic IS decisions made by the three organizations. These decisions were analyzed to explore the linkages between decision process and decision effectiveness, and to identify the IS-related contextual factors that affected the decision process. This qualitative analysis yielded a number of propositions linking the context, process and the effectiveness of strategic IS decisions. In the second phase of research, a survey was conducted among top IS executives. Before conducting the survey, the research model as well as the research instrument were pilot tested with IS researchers, consultants and IS executives. The questionnaire was mailed to 1350 IS executives, and 223 usable responses were obtained. These responses yielded data on a variety of strategic IS decisions concerning the choice of application, technology, outsourcing and internal IS-organizational arrangements. Data from these 223 responses were analyzed using various statistical techniques. Key Findings: • A rational strategic IS decision process characterize by extensive information gathering and through analysis was found to be more effective, and strategic IS decision process characterized by political behavior was found to have a negative impact on the decision effectiveness. • A centralized IS structure characterized by concentration of responsibilities concerning IS activities at the IS unit with little involvement of functional units, inhabits rationality in the decision process. • A formalized IS structure characterized by clearly defined roles, rules, procedures and use of teams contributes to greater rationality and lower politics in the IS decision process. • Higher level of IS knowledge among the top management and the functional executives could lead to political behavior in strategic IS decisions. • Higher level of business knowledge among the IS staff contributes to more rationality in the IS decision process. But, the lack of business knowledge among IS staff does not seem to be related to politics. • Organizations which have experienced success with IS in the past were found to engage in more rational process for their strategic IS decisions. Also, organizations with sophisticated business planning efforts involved in more rational process for their strategic IS decisions. • Organizations acting in highly IS-intense environments were found to curtail rational behavior in strategic IS decisions and also indulged in political behavior. • A munificent IS environment appears to have no effect on the rationality and politics in decision process. We did not find evidence for any association between dynamism in IS environment and the two dimension of the decision process namely rationality and politics. • The importance of IS in an organization and the current role played by IS does not affect the rationality and politics in decision process. • IS decision which involves use of shared resources encounter greater politics in the decision process. The study has implications for improving decision process concerning IS decisions and for designing IS unit structure in organizations. The study suggests use of formal IS management practice and decentralized IS management mechanisms involving IS as well as functional executives in strategic IS decisions. The findings suggest the importance of educating the top and functional managers on IS issues and IS staff on business related issues.
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- 1998
5. Evaluation of E-Journals in Library and Information Science based on Three Websites: A Case Study.
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Ranganathan, C.
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ELECTRONIC journals , *LIBRARIES , *WEBSITES , *SEARCH engines , *PUBLICATIONS , *INFORMATION technology - Abstract
This article to explain the growth of e-journals in Library and Information Science along with the methodology employed in the study analyzed and interprets data, pertaining to a total sample of 136 e-journals available in three websites using only three popular search engines (Google, Altavista, Yahoo) in regard to their subject coverage, country of publication, year of publication, frequency and cost during the period 1995 to 2010. It reveals that 38.97% of the total e-journals in Library and Information Science cover IT (Information Technology) as their thrust area; 56.15% of them are published from USA; 96.18% of e-journals are published in English; 41.22% are published quarterly; and 61.02% of them are fee based journals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2011
6. Key Dimensions of Inhibitors for the Deployment of Web-Based Business-to-Business Electronic Commerce.
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Teo, Thompson S. H., Ranganathan, C., and Dhaliwal, Jasbir
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ELECTRONIC commerce , *BUSINESS-to-business transactions , *DEPLOYMENT (Military strategy) , *INFORMATION technology , *MULTIVARIATE analysis , *ENGINEERING management - Abstract
There has been a rapid increase in the number of firms undertaking business-to-business (B2B) electronic commerce (e-commerce) initiatives. Although there are various benefits to B2B e-commerce, there are also inhibitors to its deployment. This study empirically investigates the inhibitors for deploying Web-based B2B e-commerce applications in organizations. A field survey of senior IT executives was conducted to examine the key problems that inhibit the deployment of Web-based B2B e-commerce. A comprehensive list of inhibitors was derived from an extensive review of the literature and pretested with senior IT executives. Data from 249 firms were factor analyzed to yield the underlying structural dimensions of inhibitors impacting the deployment of Web-based B2B e-commerce. Univariate t-test and multivariate discriminant analysis were carried out on the resulting ten dimensions to compare B2B (i.e., firms who have deployed B2B) and non-B2B firms (i.e., firms who have not deployed B2B). The results suggest that key inhibitors in B2B deployment are the lack of top management support, unresolved technical issues, the lack of e-commerce strategy, and the difficulties in cost-benefit assessment of e-commerce investments. Implications of the results for researchers and IT/engineering management executives are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2006
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7. Leveraging IT resources and capabilities at the housing and development board.
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Teo, T.S.H. and Ranganathan, C.
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INFORMATION technology ,FINANCIAL leverage ,HIGH technology - Abstract
This paper examines how the synergy among IT resources, human resources and business resources can lead to improved organizational performance. This central theme is illustrated using a case study of Singapore''s Housing Development Board. The organizing model in the study is derived from the resource-based view of the firm, and includes three main components: IT resources, human resources and business resources. IT resources include technology and applications; human resources include sub-components such as top management commitment to IT, managerial IT knowledge and IT training; and business resources encompass IT planning and integration with strategic planning, IT-based process redesign, flexible organization and cross-functional orientation, and IT-driven interorganizational relationships. The case illustrates how these resources complement each other in improving organizational performance. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2003
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8. Rationality in Strategic Information Technology Decisions: The Impact of Shared Domain Knowledge and IT Unit Structure.
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Ranganathan, C. and Sethi, Vijay
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INFORMATION technology ,DECISION making ,MANAGEMENT information systems ,PROBLEM solving ,PLANNING - Abstract
Rationality is a fundamental concept to several models of IT planning and implementation. Though the importance of following rational processes in making strategic IT decisions is well acknowledged, there is not much understanding on why discrepancies occur in the IT decision-making process and what factors affect rationality. Drawing upon structural and resource-based perspectives of strategy, this study examines the influence of shared domain knowledge and IT unit structure on rationality in strategic IT decisions. Data were gathered from 223 senior IT executives using a survey to examine the relationships among the research constructs. The results suggest a positive impact of shared domain knowledge and formalization of IT unit structure on rationality in strategic IT decisions. Further, a highly centralized IT unit structure was found to negatively influence shared domain knowledge. On the other hand, formalization of IT structure positively influenced shared domain knowledge. The implications of the findings for research and practice are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2002
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