Information Technology Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 3. The research model
CIO
Competence
12 Attributes
7 Attributes
Focus on
Business Factors
Convey the
Relevance of IT
6 Attributes
10 Attributes
Understanding of
Human Factors
Manage Critical
Relationships
10 Attributes
9 Attributes
Knowledge of
Technical Factors
Implement IT-
Based Solutions
Small IT Unit CIO
Large IT Unit CIO
IT Unit Size
Transform CIO
Non-Transform CIO
IT Vision
Too few organizations are fortunate enough to have as part of their workforce
individuals who possess an interdisciplinary and multidimensional perspective. In private-
sector firms, this sort of employee is increasingly viewed as a critical resource and valuable
asset to the organization. Public-sector agencies must more actively search for and develop
such individuals. The need for more individuals that possess an interdisciplinary and
multidimensional perspective, across sectors, is matched only by the need for educational
programs and approaches that competently and effectively satisfy this demand.
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