Abstract
In today's complex global environment IT- business strategic alignment remains a key topic of concern among
managers worldwide. The paper is undertaken to understand the role of IT flexibility, IT capability, and
communications effectiveness to improve strategic alignment in the Agricultural Bank of Iran. Data (N = 82) for this
study were collected through questionnaires and the participants were managers in Agricultural Bank of Iran The
results showed that IT flexibility, IT capability, and communications effectiveness have a positive impact on strategic
alignment and strategic information systems planning (SISP) moderates the relationships.