Abstract
Board decision-making is a complex process. It is represented by reasoning for choosing the most suitable alternative within a series of options for the operation of the corporation. In practice, strategic decision-making is an important function of the board of directors, especially in the information age. Although there are various determinants of the board for carrying out decision-making, there has been little research concerning the impact of information technology (IT) governance wisdom on board decision-making. This study seeks to investigate the origin of IT governance and analyze IT governance wisdom from the perspective of the philosophical thinking of The Art of War. The analysis indicates that the concept of IT governance must have been produced no earlier than the late 1990s, highly likely at the beginning of the 21st century. In addition, this study presents the results of qualitative field research of a Chinese information and communication technology (ICT) company which indicates that it has an important meaning in explaining IT governance wisdom might have a significant influence on board decision-making. In summary, the importance of information governance wisdom in the decision-making process of the board of directors is also a reflection of intelligent management while considering the interests of shareholders in the digital era.
Highlights
The image ofThe School of Athens‘ (Raphael, 1509–1511) must be still fresh in your memory
This study presents the results of qualitative field research of a Chinese information and communication technology (ICT) company which indicates that it has an important meaning in explaining information technology (IT) governance wisdom might have a significant influence on board decisionmaking
Taking its dialectical philosophical wisdom as the entry point, through case study methods, we analyze IT governance wisdom might have a significant influence on board decision-making, especially in a digital context from the perspective of the philosophical thinking of The Art of War
Summary
The image ofThe School of Athens‘ (Raphael, 1509–1511) must be still fresh in your memory. The painting was based on the anecdote of the Academy of Athens which was organized by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. It expressed the concentrated praise of those who pursue wisdom and truth among human beings The Art of War by Sun Tzu is the earliest extant military book in China and the earliest military work in the world It is a military work, but it contains a wealth of philosophical wisdom. It occupies an important position in the field of philosophy. The importance of strategies-gathering is self-evident in the wider context, for the military and for organizations, especially in a time dominated by information technology (IT)
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