Research gaps in the information systems

This study set out to address research gaps in the information systems literature related to the lack of understanding regarding how and why effective information technology governance leads to business value. As such, this research addressed research gaps outlined and indentified by REPEAT GAPS AND CITATIONS FROM YOUR INTRO p1/2 HERE. In order to address these questions, this research initially delineated clear conceptualizations for what information technology governance and effective information technology governance entails, and what the benefits of effective information technology governance include.Addressing of the organisational perspective of the manner in which effective information technology governance delivered business value was accomplished in Study 1 through a conceptual inquiry of the constructs and concepts related to effective information technology governance and business value, and their interconnectedness. Furthermore, investigating the practices by which effective information technology governance delivered business value was accomplished through a phenomenological inquiry in Study 2, which enlisted top tier managers that deployed information technology investments and capabilities