Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.2478/bsrj-2014-0019
How to Use Linear Programming for Information System Performances Optimization
Marko Hell
orcid.org/0000-0003-1685-3561
; University of Split, Faculty of Economics, Croatia
Tea Dragičević
; University of Split, Faculty of Economics, Croatia
Abstract
Background: Organisations nowadays operate in a very dynamic environment, and therefore, their ability of continuously adjusting the strategic plan to the new conditions is a must for achieving their strategic objectives. BSC is a well-known methodology for measuring performances enabling organizations to learn how well they are doing. In this paper, “BSC for IS” will be proposed in order to measure the IS impact on the achievement of organizations’ business goals. Objectives: The objective of this paper is to present the original procedure which is used to enhance the BSC methodology in planning the optimal targets of IS performances value in order to maximize the organization's effectiveness. Methods/Approach: The method used in this paper is the quantitative methodology – linear programming. In the case study, linear programming is used for optimizing organization’s strategic performance. Results: Results are shown on the example of a case study national park. An optimal performance value for the strategic objective has been calculated, as well as an optimal performance value for each DO (derived objective). Results are calculated in Excel, using Solver Add-in. Conclusions: The presentation of methodology through the case study of a national park shows that this methodology, though it requires a high level of formalization, provides a very transparent performance calculation.
Keywords
linear optimization; information systems; performance management; balanced scorecard
Hrčak ID:
126917
URI
Publication date:
1.9.2014.
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