First, we would like to ask general questions about you and the company you work for.

We define Information Systems to include Information Technology infrastructure, data, application systems, personnel that employ IT to deliver information and communications services in an organization, management of the function in charge of planning, designing, developing, implementing, and operating the systems and providing services.  Now, thinking about information systems as they relate to your company, to what extent do you agree with the following statements:

You have completed 1/3 of the survey.

Now, we would like to ask you specific questions about your position in the company.

To what extent do you agree with the following statements:

You have completed 1/2 of the survey.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about the importance of Information Systems and the role of CIO in your company:

Now, think about the extent of your interaction with others in the company.

Thinking about how you utilize professional relationships and connections external to your firm, please indicate the frequency with which you contact executives:

Thinking about your reputation among colleagues, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following. My colleagues across the organization …

Now, for the final set of questions, think about the overall general strategic direction of your organization.  Please indicate to what extent do you agree with the following statements:

If you are you willing to take part in a follow-up interview following this survey, please provide your contact details below so that you can be contacted to arrange a convenient time for the interview to take place (either in person or over the phone).

Thank you for taking the time to participate in the survey.  Your input is valuable and your response will help to further progress the research on the issues of top management.