Strategic Alignment Process and Decision Support Systems

Tamio Shimizu earned his Ph.D. in Production Engineering from Polytechnic School of University of Sao Paulo. Currently, he is a full professor of the Department of Production Engineering, Polytechnic School - University of Sao Paulo. Marly Monteiro de Carvalho is a professor at the Polytechnic School, University of Sao Paulo. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Santa Catarina, and is the research coordinator of QEP Quality and Product Engineering Group of CNPq (a Federal Research Agency). Fernando Jose Barbin Laurindo is professor at Polytechnic School, University of Sao Paulo

Strategic Alignment Process and Decision Support Systems: Theory and Case Studies presents a visualization of the nature, scope, objectives and difficulties of the overall decision making process. This book focuses on the discussion and solution of strategic decision making processes in a way that gives assistance and insight to readers in this important area of business administration. Covering important topics such as new economy, e-business, project maturity and knowledge data discovery, this book also provides educational material, including many exercises and cases for undergraduate, graduate or MBA students.

Chapter 1: Concepts and history of strategy in organizations; Chapter 2: The development of strategies for competitive advantages; Chapter 3: An overview of Value chains, Supply Chains, and Strategic Alliances issues; Chapter 4: Aligning strategy with organizational structures and projects deployment; Chapter 5: Alignment of organizational strategy with Information Technology strategy; Chapter 6: Performance Measurement Systems: Balanced Scorecard; Chapter 7: Strategies for the new economy and dynamic competitive environment; PART TWO - DECISION MAKING PROCESS IN ORGANIZATIONS; Chapter 8: An Overview Of The Decision-Making Process In Organizations; Chapter 9: The Structuring of the Strategic-Decision-Making Process; Chapter 10: The Nature of Strategic-Decision-Making Models; Chapter 11: The Role of Simulation and Modern Business Games; Chapter 12: Decision Based on Organizational Knowledge, Decision Support Systems, Expert System, and Business Intelligence; Chapter 13: Group Decision and Negotiation in Strategic-Decision-Making;.