Information Systems Planning Autonomy in U.S.-Based Subsidiaries of Foreign Firms

Globally competing firms are increasingly dependent on information systems (IS) for managing and monitoring their international businesses. To utilize IS effectively, the need for IS planning is critical. This research-in-progress examines IS planning autonomy in U.S.-based subsidiaries of foreign (based outside the U.S.) firms and organizational variables that might influence this autonomy. It aims to determine if IS planning autonomy is a predictor of effective IS planning for these firms.