IT-Business Alignments among Different Divisions of Japanese Corporations

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is empirically investigates whether IT strategies, business strategies and divisions are aligned to meet overall business goals for Japanese corporations, including both large and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), based on Structured based Strategic Alignment Model [1], and make comparison with those of Japanese SMEs studied in 2014. Using 101 valid responses of corporations throughout Japan, this study found Business strategy is positive, strongly, and significantly influence over IT strategy, which is the same as the previous study. HR/Administrative department still have a major influence over some departments such as Logistic, Technology and Manufacturing, but not much so for Marketing. It is positive but weak and not significant relationships between HR departments and both business strategy and IT strategy, which are different from the previous study.