Economic Intelligence system and decision making: Proposal of a theoretical model.

Abstract

The quality of decision-making depends on a set of ad hoc information; Economic intelligence recognizableas the use of information for strategic decision making. From this point of view, it can be considered as a process covering two scientific fields; information systems and decision-making. Theorganization is forced to look for the best ones which meet its needs. The control of information that allows anticipation and influence becomes a strategic issue, representing a source of competitive advantages. Obtaining such an advantage is not the result of an accumulation of information, however the ability of an economic intelligence system to acquire the right strategic information and make it available to the actors, at the right time, in order to make a high-quality decisions. Consequently Decision-makers need an appropriate approach qualified to protect pertinent strategic information in order to have a first-class position of their organizations in a competitive environment. The objective of this summary article is to propose a theoretical model through focusing on the point of view of the actors of organizations, which is part of the socioeconomic approach and which explains the process through which the economic intelligence systems contribute to the strategic decision-making process.