The contribution of information systems to rationalizing investment decisions in construction and real estate projects: A case study of Algerian construction, public works, and real estate firms (2000–2016)
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Information systems, decision rationalization, investment decisions, construction and real-estate projects, public-works sector, AlgeriaAbstract
This paper investigates the contribution of information systems to rationalizing investment decisions in construction and real-estate projects, focusing on Algerian enterprises operating in the construction, public-works, and real-estate sectors between 2000 and 2016. Information systems have become indispensable instruments for modern organizations, enabling accurate data processing, risk assessment, and evidence-based decision-making. Despite the growing importance of digital transformation, the integration of information systems into strategic investment processes remains limited across many developing economies. Using a mixed theoretical–empirical design, the study employs a descriptive–analytical methodology and analyzes data collected through a structured questionnaire distributed to 30 firms. Statistical analysis using XLSTAT reveals that, although most firms possess adequate technological infrastructure (mean = 3.38), the effective use of information systems in investment-decision rationalization remains moderate (mean = 2.88). The findings highlight a transitional stage in which firms are aware of the importance of digitalization but have not yet achieved comprehensive integration between technological resources and managerial decision-making. The paper contributes to the literature on information-system effectiveness in emerging economies and offers practical recommendations for strengthening digital governance, enhancing decision quality, and improving the alignment between technological and strategic planning.
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