Strategic information systems planning in Malaysian public universities
Abstract
Purpose
The paper's purpose is to investigate the current status, problems and benefits of strategic information systems planning implementation in Malaysian public universities.
Design/methodology/approach
The study uses dual but mutually supportive strands of investigation, i.e. a questionnaire survey and interviews.
Findings
Malaysian public universities are aware of the importance of SISP. While only one university has implemented SISP, 15 others are either at the implementation or planning stage. These universities are suggested to devote more time, efforts, and resources to successfully implement the SISP initiative.
Originality/value
This is the first study to investigate SISP status and process in Malaysian public universities using a combination of quantitative and qualitative data.
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Citation
Azizi Ismail, N., Haslinda Raja Mohd Ali, R., Mat Saat, R. and Mohamad Hsbollah, H. (2007), "Strategic information systems planning in Malaysian public universities", Campus-Wide Information Systems, Vol. 24 No. 5, pp. 331-341. https://doi.org/10.1108/10650740710835751
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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