Factors that influence the success of Information Technology Governance in Universities

Abstract

IT Governance (ITG) allows Information Technology to be an efficiently managed and used strategic resource within universities and other organizations. However, despite its importance, this is not being accomplished due to a series of factors that inhibit the fulfillment of its purpose. Therefore, this article analyzes the influence of 13 factors on the success of ITG in a university context; 8 are taken from contexts outside of universities, and 5 are taken from theories of the studies of administration and human behavior. The heads of IT from 45 Ecuadorian universities participated in this empirical study. The results showed that all the proposed factors have a positive influence on the success of ITG. 1 of them have a very strong influence, 10 have a strong influence, 2 a moderate influence.