IT CAPABILITY AND ITS IMPACT ON FIRMPERFORMANCE THROUGH THE LENS OFIT INTENSITY AND GROWTH RATE

摘要

While a lot of research has been conducted on IT investments, only a few studies have focused on ITrncapabilities and industry level resources. Past research has shown that both managerial characteristics andrnindustry environment are key elements to understand the impact of IT investments on firm's performance. Inrnthis study two aspects of industry level are being considered: IT intensity and growth rate. Therefore, thernoverall objective of this research is to evaluate the role IT intensity and growth rate play to leverage ITrncapabilities, which in turns affect firm's performance.