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The study also finds that company size generally does not play a significant role in the criticality of information technology (IT) issues and that generally, there has been variation in the relative importance of issues between 2006 and 2010.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Research limitations\/implications<\/jats:title>\n The study can be used as a basis for further exploration on critical IT issues, as well as the influences on company size on criticality of issues. It can also serve as a preliminary model to analyze firm IS over time. Limitations of the study include that the only group included in the survey were financial executives and the study is primarily based on US company responses.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Practical implications<\/jats:title>\n The findings can be used to guide management teams in emphasizing areas that need attention and are of critical importance to all organizations. 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