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Aligning information and communication technology strategies with Ethekwini municipality’s strategic objectives for service delivery.

dc.contributor.advisorMajola, Priscilla Xoliswa.
dc.contributor.authorDlamini, Zandile Virtue.
dc.date.accessioned2024-04-23T10:38:38Z
dc.date.available2024-04-23T10:38:38Z
dc.date.created2023
dc.date.issued2023
dc.descriptionDoctoral Degree. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.
dc.description.abstractIn the realm of municipal governance, the rapid integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has introduced new opportunities and challenges. A critical challenge is the misalignment between strategic objectives and ICT strategies within municipalities, as exemplified by eThekwini municipality in South Africa. The primary purpose of this research was to investigate the pivotal role of strategic alignment in shaping ICT implementation for effective service delivery within eThekwini municipality. The aim was to provide insights and solutions to bridge the gaps between ICT and municipal strategy alignment. A mixed methods approach was employed in this study, combining qualitative and quantitative techniques in a convergent parallel design. The questionnaires used in the study were meticulously aligned with the research's specific objectives. A census approach was adopted to collect quantitative and qualitative data gathered through purposive sampling. The research identified a key issue as limited executive involvement in developing the municipality's ICT strategy, resulting in a misalignment between the strategy and the overarching municipal goals. This misalignment risks suboptimal decision-making based solely on operational inputs. This finding underscores the critical need for strategic alignment between municipal objectives and ICT strategies in eThekwini municipality. The municipality should thus prioritise the development of a comprehensive ICT strategy that aligns seamlessly with its overarching objectives. This strategy should be crafted with active involvement from key stakeholders, outlining clear goals and action plans aimed at harnessing technology for efficient service delivery. To ensure effective alignment, robust ICT governance structures and decision-making processes must be established. These changes will not only enhance service delivery to the community, but also promote a transparent, efficient, and technology-enabled governance approach.
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.29086/10413/22953
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10413/22953
dc.language.isoen
dc.subject.otherStrategic alignment.
dc.subject.otherMunicipality service delivery.
dc.subject.otherMunicipal governance.
dc.titleAligning information and communication technology strategies with Ethekwini municipality’s strategic objectives for service delivery.
dc.typeThesis
local.sdgSDG9

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