Table A2

Antecedents description

AntecedentsDescription
Technology
IT InfrastructureHardware and software required for BI implementation
Data QualityProcess, storing, maintain and query of data
BI IntegrationBI system compatibility to be integrated with other systems
BI AgilityBI systems responsiveness, flexibility, and scalability on users requirement
System QualityOverall information system reliability and flexibility
BI System SecurityAccess control, authorisation and authentication of different layers of information in BI system
Information QualityThe way the information is presented
Strategic
Top management supportThe attention and involvement of senior management in the BI uptake
Strategy alignmentThe level of alignment between BI implementation and business strategy
Business visionBusiness goals that are clearly defined
Analytic leadershipLeadership behaviour that fosters the utilisation of BI initiatives
Perceived benefitsUsers’ perception of the actual functionality of BI
The objective of BISpecific, short and long term, goals of BI implementation
Executive perception of ITExecutives’ perception of the strategic role on information technology in the organisation
Absorptive capacityThe organisation’s ability and effort to absorb and apply new knowledge
IS Governance
Change managementApproaches used to manage changes due to BI implementation
End user involvementThe way and to what extent the users are included in the BI development and implementation
Business process redesignChanges of processes in business operation to incorporate the use of BI
Project planningPlanning of the BI implementation and development project
Data governanceStandards and policies related to data source, collection, storage, processing, and disposal
Resources
FinancialThe amount of money available to invest in BI technology
Human resourcesSpecific skills related to data analytics
TimeTime available to implement and develop BI initiatives
TechnologySpecific BI tools and its supporting IT infrastructure
Operational Support
Outside consultantThird party that support the initial implementation
Formal trainingScheduled training in using BI tools
Team compositionCombination of skills within a centralised BI team or in overall organisations functions/departments
ChampionshipThe presence of a person who promotes innovation
Service qualityThe after sales service provided by BI vendor
BI vendor qualityReliability of the BI software’s provider
Culture
Organisation’s learning cultureCulture to develop staff capabilities
Data-driven decision makingCulture that foster a systematic and data driven decision-making process
Collaborative perspectiveOrganisation’s perspective on sharing information and knowledge within internal organisation or with external parties
Individual Behaviour
Perceived ease of usePerception of the BI tool’s users interface ease of use
Motivational supportMotivational aid or support from peers or top management to learn
User’s trustThe overall trust in BI system general performance and the information provided by the system in particular
Environment
Business competitionPressure from competitive business environment
Government, law and regulationGovernment policy or other professional body regulation related to standard reporting and analysis
Social influencePeer/colleagues influence
Stakeholder’s influenceInfluence from business partners, employees, owners, etc

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