Information Processing View of Organizations: An Exploratory Examination of Fit in the Context of Interorganizational Relationships.

Author List: Premkumar, G.; Ramamurthy, K.; Saunders, Carol S.;

Journal of Management Information Systems, 2005, Volume 22, Issue 1, Page 257-294.

This study uses Galbraith's information processing theory to examine the fit between information processing needs and information processing capability in an interorganizational supply chain context and to examine its effect on performance. Information processing needs are assessed based on various characteristics of the product and procurement environment and information processing capabilities are assessed by the level of information technology support for various activities in the procurement life cycle. A taxonomy of information processing needs and information processing capabilities is developed. The effect of the fit between information processing needs and capabilities on procurement performance is examined. The study collected data on 142 products through personal interviews and surveys, used cluster analytic techniques to develop taxonomies, and analysis of" variance (ANOVA) to test the fit between needs and capability, modeled as an interaction effect. The results reveal two clusters for information processing needs and three clusters for information processing capability. ANOVA results show that the interactive effect of information needs and capability has a significant effect on performance. supporting our fit theory.

Keywords: B2B; cluster analysis; information processing capability; information processing needs; information processing theory; interorganizational systems; strategic fit; supply chain

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#170	0.352	information processing needs based lead make exchange situation examined ownership analytical improved situations changes informational examine developed receive perceptions facilitates
#295	0.154	task fit tasks performance cognitive theory using support type comprehension tools tool effects effect matching types theories modification working time
#59	0.119	capabilities capability firm firms performance resources business information technology firm's resource-based competitive it-enabled view study value infrastructure results organizational model
#254	0.084	level levels higher patterns activity results structures lower evolution significant analysis degree data discussed implications stable cluster exist relationships identify
#52	0.076	supply chain information suppliers supplier partners relationships integration use chains technology interorganizational sharing systems procurement buyer interfirm coordination enterprises flexibility
#276	0.068	satisfaction information systems study characteristics data results using user related field survey empirical quality hypotheses important success various indicate tested