Thesis (Ph.D.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Commerce - Department of Business Administration

The Information era has imposed so many revolutions. This study aims to investigate the direct and indirect effects of strategic information systems (IS) capability on organization{u2019}s competitiveness through its contribution on the effectiveness and efficiency of strategic design process. A research model was developed based on the literature gab analysis, exploratory study and research objectives, proposing a positive relationship between three main constructs: Independent variable (strategic information system (IS) capability), Mediating variable (strategic design) and Dependent variable (organization{u2019}s competitiveness). In this study, the meaning of utilizing IS strategically in strategic design is about the ability of top management teams to acquire and process strategically relevant information about organization and its environment that can assist them in designing competitive strategies for building up and sustaining its competitiveness. Mixed research methodology approach has been used by combining both qualitative and quantitative analysis to explore and empirical examine the proposed research model. The targeted population of interest is the licensed pharmaceutical manufactures, around 90 organizations in the Egyptian pharmaceutical industry throughout its three main sectors (11 public, 70 local private, 9 MNCs). Statistical analyses are employed based on the questionnaires gathered from 34 pharmaceutical manufactures{u2019}companies (i.e. approximately 40% response rate). In addition, ninety one (91) In-depth interviews have been conducted with both senior managers and Information system managers

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