The performance of information systems through organizational culture

Abstract

In this paper we analyze the improvements in organizational behaviour needed to maximize the efficiency of information systems (IS). For this purpose, we have studied the mutual relationships among information technologies (IT), IS and organizational culture. Then, we focus on how the organizational culture influences this specific process distinguishing between informatic culture and informational culture, the latter being the one allowing an adequate implementation and development of the IS.Finally, we underline the cultural consistency which the implementation of an IS requires. In order to do this, we must measure the degree of technical and financial feasibility of the IS regarding the quantitative and measurable effort an organization must make to implement it, together with the consistency of this system with the pre-existing culture. When considering the need for a cultural change, we argue that the best choice is a «bubble-like» cultural implementation.Keywords: Informational culture. Informatic Culture. Information Systems. Information Technology. Organizational Change. Organizational Reinforcement. Notional foundationsThis paper analyzes the Information System (IS) and the organizational culture as two closely related issues in any firm. More precisely, we shall see how these two phenomena interact in order to help achieve the purposes of an economic unit. However, before we may draw any conclusions about the matter, it is necessary to define the two concepts, albeit in a summarized way, so that the foundations of their mutual relationship can be properly established. Information system and information technologyConcerning the notion of IS, it must be said that its delimitation is a problematic one, due to

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“…Second; IS and culture are two closely related issues in any firm because people are a common factor, that's why understanding the cultural consequences of organisational behaviour linked to IS implementation is very crucial to assure success, otherwise such implementations are very likely to fail in spite of the amount of money invested in these systems (Claver et al, 2001). speed up or delay the implementation of IT/IS.…”

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