ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT INTENSITY IN THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY

被引:120
作者
Harris, Sidney E. [1 ]
Katz, Joseph L.
机构
[1] Claremont Grad Sch, Peter F Drucker Grad Management Ctr, Claremont, CA 91711 USA
关键词
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; INVESTMENT INTENSITY; ORGANIZATION EFFECTIVENESS;
D O I
10.1287/orsc.2.3.263
中图分类号
C93 [管理学];
学科分类号
12 ; 1201 ; 1202 ; 120202 ;
摘要
In this paper, we consider whether there existed a significant and systematic relationship between firm performance and information technology investment intensity in the home office operation of 40 systems technology leaders in the life insurance industry, 1983-1986. It is hypothesized that in top performance insurance firms (1) information technology costs as a proportion of total operating costs were higher, and (2) information technology costs as a proportion of premium income were lower, than in weak performance firms. Evidence is presented that indicates that firm performance was linked to the level of information technology investment intensity.
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页码:263 / 295
页数:33
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