INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: THE CASE OF ARCELORMITTAL TUBARÃO.

This paper aims to understand the process of strategic alignment of Information Technology (IT) in a Brazilian steel industry, ArcelorMittal Tubarão Company, analyzing how it is practiced in the mentioned company vis a vis the theoretical concepts. Based on Souza and Joia (2009) model, we sought evidences about the elements that support the IT strategic alignment with business strategy. The research was conducted between October 2009 and February 2011, the data was collected through semi-structured interviews with IT managers as well as operational managers, IT users in the organization, and they were treated by means of content analysis. The main findings indicate a trend of align the organization's practice with the elements of theoretical model chosen, particularly regards the fundamental aspect of change organizational mindset about the role of IT in Business. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]