Strategic alignment process and decision support systems : theory and case studies

1. Concepts and history of strategy in organizations -- 2. Developing strategies for competitive advantage -- 3. An overview Of value chains, supply chains and strategic alliances issues -- 4. Aligning strategy with organizational structures and project deployment -- 5. Alignment of organizational strategy with information technology strategy -- 6. Performance measurement systems -- 7. Strategies for the new economy and dynamic competitive environment -- 8. An overview of the decision-making process in organizations -- 9. The structuring of the strategic-decision-making process -- 10. The nature of strategic-decision-making models -- 11. The role of simulation and modern business games -- 12. Decision based on organizational knowledge, decision support systems, expert system and business intelligence -- 13. Group decision and negotiation in strategic-decision-making