Abstract
Recently huge investments have been made in the field of information systems (IS) as a part of Information Technology (IT) in organizations, but organizations could not reach their objectives in this sector. One factor which affects the return of investment (ROI) in IS and IT is strategic alignment of business and IT. Purpose of this study is to identify factors that affect the alignment of IT and business in organizations. In this study the role and responsibilities of chief information officers (CIO) and their performance relationships with IT and business alignment and improvement of organizational performance are evaluated in selected organizations. 80 IT professionals and managers from different organizations, who are identified by the State Scientific Research and Policy Center, responded to questions of this research through a website. Obtained results indicated that direct report to the chief executive by CIO and CIO membership in the executive committee improves IT services of the business. Findings show that the CIO has a key role in the alignment of business and IT. Limitations and problems of IT are properly understood by the CIO, therefore they can help to prepare appropriate IT and business strategies and consequently improve the performance of organizations.
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