Use the attached PowerPoint slides from course materials and use the attached PDF templates for the layout/format of a research paper to direct you in writing a deductive research paper on the chosen topic (Factors Influencing the Level of IT-Business Strategic Alignment) using only the following 5 factors:

1-Management Style
2-Organizational Culture
3-IT Skills
4-IT Governance
5-Strategic Direction

The research paper must include the following headings:

· An Introduction (1 Page, with 2 paragraphs)

In this part: Mention an appropriate reason for choosing the topic.
Include 1 sentence of the keywords (As shown in the attached research paper examples). The research must include the following keywords as it been used in the course: IT-Business alignment, strategic competitive advantage, Information system, strategic management.
· Problem Statement ( Half Page)

In this part: Convince the reader that this research has a value. Why this research is important? Justify your statement including a reference to make a good support for your statement
· Aims & Objectives

In this part: Include major goals and sub-goals
· Research Methodology

State which information gathering method will be used?
Mention where would you distribute the questionnaire and the target group.
Mention the number of questionnaires to be distributed.
· Literature Review

Include definitions of the keywords used in the research. For example, the definition of IT-Business alignment, strategic competitive advantage, Information system, strategic management.
Include a review of previous studies (Note: use a reliable and recent studies related to your research focus)
· Research Model & Hypothesis

Illustrate your proposed research model
Include 5 hypothesis related to the 5 indicated factors that are mentioned above.
· Questionnaire

Attach your questionnaire template in the appendix section of the research.
The questionnaire has to include the evaluation questions of the 5 indicated factors.
It is preferable that the questionnaire has a part of the evaluation according to the “VRIO framework” evaluation (as it is been covered in the course material – kindly check the attached PowerPoint slide )
· References

Use APA style for the references and include as much as you can.


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