P/C/116. Dissertation + Proposal. Strategic information systems planning in banks

The dissertation investigates the process of strategic information systems planning (SISP) in London investment banks examining the level of top management involvement in the SISP process. The review of literature covers the topics of information technology (IT) development, Porter’s Five Forces theory, the features of SIS and SISP, the usefulness of SISP in investment banking, etc. Research methods include secondary data analysis in combination with the analysis of primary data collected through questionnaires and interviews among SISP professionals ranging from the lowest rank to the top bank management. Conclusions are made about SISP importance in banking industry and the effects of the top management involvement in SISP process on the success of strategic IS plans.