Tables, Figures, and Exhibits.

Acknowledgments.

About the Author.

Introduction.

1. An Overview of Strategy.

Definition of Strategy.

Competitive Strategy.

The Need-for-IT Strategy.

Characteristics of Strategic Thinking.

Summary.

2. Linkage of IT Strategy to Organizational Strategy.

Strategic Planning Frameworks and Methodologies.

Information Technology as a Competitive Weapon.

Summary.

3. Internal IT Capabilities and Characteristics.

Asset Composition and Overview.

Asset Discussion.

Asset Lessons Learned and Observations.

IT-Centric Organizational Attributes.

The Question of Value.

Factors That Influence Organizational IT Asset Decisions.

Summary.

4. Examples of IT Strategy.

Clinical Information Systems.

Integration of Information Systems.

The Internet.

Summary.

5. Conclusion.

References.

Index.