Contrôler les réseaux d'entreprises avec les technologies de l'information

Abstract

Based on a literature review, this article draws a conceptual framework about the different uses of IT to control networks of firms. Four ways of using IT are discussed and compared. Rather than opposing one another, they are usually part of a pool of control mechanisms with which they interact to reinforce networks management. But to be fully efficient, a control strategy based on IT must be sustained by an explicit mobilisation of IT by the actors. Based on a literature review, this article draws a conceptual framework about the different uses of IT to control networks of firms. Four ways of using IT are discussed and compared. Rather than opposing one another, they are usually part of a pool of control mechanisms with which they interact to reinforce networks management. But to be fully efficient, a control strategy based on IT must be sustained by an explicit mobilisation of IT by the actors. © Lavoisier. Tous droits réservés pour tous pays.