Information systems and business alignment model

The paper analyses information systems and business alignment as a critical factor for information system success. After performing an analysis of current alignment issues it is stated that main such issues in various stages of information systems planning could be handled by thorough systematical approach. An alignment model consisting of recommendations in Planning, Implementation, Evaluation and Improvement phases is proposed and implemented during a project in Lithuanian organization. Alignment model implementation during strategic planning sessions led to following results: 1) identification of main organizational IT priorities; 2) evaluation of current software solutions and their importance to business; 3) data-based support for strategic IT decision making