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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an insightful roadmap for organizations seeking to align their information systems (IS) with their strategic business objectives. The author's focus is on the transformation of Baxter Healthcare following its merger with American Hospital Supply in 1985. Amidst the merger's complexities, the author led a comprehensive study to reshape Baxter's IS infrastructure in support of its newly defined business goals. The book presents a detailed methodology for IS planning, emphasizing the criticality of aligning business and IT strategies. The author employs a multi-faceted approach, considering both micro-level divisional requirements and macro-level cross-divisional synergies. Through interviews with key executives, the author identifies capability gaps and develops options to address them, ensuring that IS investments directly contribute to business outcomes. The study culminates in a set of recommendations that redefine Baxter's IS organization, optimizing resource allocation and promoting collaboration. The successful implementation of these recommendations underscores the value of a well-structured IS planning process that integrates business vision and technological capabilities. This book offers a valuable framework for organizations seeking to leverage IS as a strategic asset, driving innovation and enhancing business performance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.