Structural models that manage IT portfolio affecting business value of enterprise architecture

Abstract

This paper examines the structural relationships between Information Technology (IT) governance, and Enterprise Architecture. (EA) with the objective of enhancing business value in the enterprise society. Structural models consisting of four related hypotheses reveal the relationship between IT governance and EA in the improvement of business values. We statistically examined the hypotheses by analyzing validated questionnaire items from respondents within firms listed on the Japanese stock exchange who were qualified to answer them. We concluded that firms which have organizational ability controlled by IT governance are more likely to deliver business value based on IT portfolio management. Copyright © 2010 The Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers.