IT Governance Practices in a Public Organization in Ghana

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Godfried B. Adaba ◽  
Lazar Rusu
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
National Development ◽  
It Governance ◽  
Public Organization ◽  
It Investments ◽  
Public Sector Organizations ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
It Governance Structures ◽  
Insight Into

The strategic importance of information technology (IT) in today's organizations and dependence on IT to support e-government strategies has increased the interest in IT Governance (ITG) in public sector organizations. From this perspective, this paper examines ITG practices in a public organization in Ghana (that has a responsibility to mobilize revenue for national development) in order to gain an insight into IT governance structures, processes and relational mechanisms and understand how this contributes to adding value through IT. The findings have revealed that this public organization has a centralized approach to IT governance, with inadequate board involvement concerning how IT investments can bring value and improve organizational performance. Furthermore, there are no IT steering and strategy committees to oversee IT governance as best practice requires.

scholarly journals Mengukur Tingkat Kematangan Tata Kelola Sistem Informasi Akademik Menggunakan COBIT 4.1 dan Balanced Scorecard

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 127
Author(s):  
Elvis Pawan ◽  
Ema Utami ◽  
Asro Nasiri
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Cost Efficiency ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
It Governance ◽  
Maturity Level ◽  
The Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Financial Perspective

Dalam perkembangan lembaga pendidikan sangat ditentukan oleh teknologi informasi (TI). Pada STIMIK Sepuluh Nopember Jayapura terdapat masalah dalam hal belum menyadari pentingnya untuk meningkatkan efisiensi biaya. Sehingga perlu dilakukan pengukuran untuk mengetahui tingkat kematangan lembaga dalam hal pengelolaan efisiensi biaya. Tata kelola TI sangat dibutuhkan untuk mengetahui sejauh mana pemanfaatan TI demi tercapaianya visi dan misi lembaga. Salah satu proses penting dalam penerapan tata kelola TI adalah melakukan evaluasi untuk mengetahui sejauh mana institusi menerapkan tata kelola yang baik. Penelitian ini menjelaskan bagaimana lembaga pendidikan dapat meningkatkan efisiensi biaya dan kontribusinya terhadap profitabilitas bisnis. Balanced Scorecard merupakan sebuah kerangka kerja yang baik untuk melakukan penilaian terhadap kinerja Organisasi. Dalam hal ini COBIT dan Balanced scorecard memberikan sebuah patokan pada financial perspektif yang dapat dijadikan acuan manajemen sebuah institusi yang ingin melakukan pembenahan khususnya dalam efisiensi biaya. Penelitian ini menghasilkan cara meningkatkan maturity level yang dapat dijadikan acuan oleh lembaga dalam menyusun tata kelola TI yang sesuai dengan best practice COBIT 4.1. Pada penelitian ini diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa tingkat kematangan tata kelola lembaga saat ini khususnya PO5 = 2,37 dan DS6=2,69, berada pada level 2.Kata Kunci — Tata Kelola TI, COBIT, Balanced ScorecardIn the development of educational institutions is largely determined information technology (IT). STIMIK Sepuluh November Jayapura there were problems in terms of not realizing the importance of increasing cost efficiency. Necessary to measure the maturity level of the institution in terms of managing cost efficiency. IT governance of an institution is needed to find out how far IT is used for achieving vision and mission. The most important processes in implementing IT governance is conducting an evaluation that aims to determine the extent of institutions in implementing good governance. This study explains how an educational institution can improve cost efficiency and its contribution to business profitability. The Balanced Scorecard is a good framework for assessing Organizational performance. COBIT and the Balanced Scorecard provide a benchmark for financial perspective that can be used as a reference for management in an institution that wants to make improvements, especially cost efficiency. This study has a way to improve the maturity level that can be used as a reference by the institution in compiling IT governance that is in accordance with COBIT best practices. In this study concluded that the current maturity level of institutional governance, especially PO5=2.37 and DS6=2.69, is at level 2Keywords— 3-5 IT Governance, COBIT, Balanced Scorecard

The Impact of IT Governance Compliance on Enhancing Organizational Performance in Abu Dhabi

2017 ◽  
pp. 209-236
Author(s):  
Zoheir Ezziane ◽  
Abdulla Al Shamisi
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
It Governance ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Abu Dhabi ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
The Impact

Information Technology (IT) governance is known to play a vital role in the corporate governance in terms of the accountability of the organization's Board of Executives to determine that organization's IT promotes to attain the goals and objectives of the organization, through employing various specific methods, processes and procedures for communication and relationship. In addition, IT governance focuses on how IT is delivering value, controlling risks, managing resources and increase performance. The aim of this work is to analyse IT governance practices used in Abu Dhabi public sector. It employs a quantitative research approach to accomplish the goals of this study. The outcomes of this work refer to important findings such as that most known and recommended international standards and IT frameworks as well as non-IT frameworks are employed by the Abu Dhabi public sector. The known frameworks and standards include ISO 9001, ITILv3, ISO 27001, ISO 20000, PMBOK, BSC, and COBIT respectively, are used as per public entities' needs to enhance the performance of public sector organizations and to comply with local, federal and governmental regulations. This work recommends many plans and best practices that can be employed by both IT governance Board and IT practitioners to leverage IT assets and improve IT governance. Ultimately, the enforcement of such recommended measures in the organizations will result in decreasing overall operational cost as well as enhancing service quality, IT governance effectiveness and interoperability between government bodies.

Performance Management Transformation

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Performance Management ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Call To Action ◽  
Daily Work ◽  
The Past ◽  
Great Debate ◽  
The Subject ◽  
New Research

No other talent process has been the subject of such great debate and emotion as performance management (PM). For decades, different strategies have been tried to improve PM processes, yielding an endless cycle of reform to capture the next “flavor-of-the-day” PM trend. The past 5 years, however, have brought novel thinking that is different from past trends. Companies are reducing their formal processes, driving performance-based cultures, and embedding effective PM behavior into daily work rather than relying on annual reviews to drive these. Through case studies provided from leading organizations, this book illustrates the range of PM processes that companies are using today. These show a shift away from adopting someone else’s best practice; instead, companies are designing bespoke PM processes that fit their specific strategy, climate, and needs. Leading PM thought leaders offer their views about the state of PM today, what we have learned and where we need to focus future efforts, including provocative new research that shows what matters most in driving high performance. This book is a call to action for talent management professionals to go beyond traditional best practice and provide thought leadership in designing PM processes and systems that will enhance both individual and organizational performance.

Adapting IT Governance Practices for the Changing IT Function

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-33
Author(s):  
Kannan Mohan ◽  
Lan Cao ◽  
Sumantra Sarkar ◽  
Balasubramaniam Ramesh
Keyword(s):  
It Governance ◽  
Governance Practices

The Impact of Mergers & Acquisitions on IT Governance Structures

2004 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 50-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pauline O. Chin ◽  
George A. Brown ◽  
Qing Hu
Keyword(s):  
It Governance ◽  
Governance Structures ◽  
The Impact ◽  
It Governance Structures

Diagnosing recurrent logistics problems: a combined SCM disciplines and maturity perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Harmen S. Wijbenga ◽  
Paul C. van Fenema ◽  
Nynke Faber
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Dynamic Capability ◽  
Public Organization ◽  
Maturity Model ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Maturity Level ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Insight Into

Purpose The purpose of the study is to diagnose recurrent logistics problems in a public organization’s network of logistics entities, determining the maturity level of each supply chain (SC) function, and trying to link problems within the SC functions to the maturity level by using the case study method. Design/methodology/approach Extant research on supply chain management (SCM) maturity is combined with notions of SC flows and disciplines. The resulting SCM Disciplines Maturity model comprises multiple diagnostic steps. It is illustrated by means of a developmental case study at a large public organization facing recurrent logistics problems in routine processes. Findings The model is shown to be a useful instrument to obtain insight into linkages between recurrent logistics problems and the way an SCM organization harbors multiple SCM disciplines. Originality/value The paper examines recurrent logistics problems in relation to SCM maturity, a relatively unknown research subject. It shows how SCM maturity thinking can support the diagnosis of recurrent problems. In a rapidly changing world, it enables further research on diagnosis as a dynamic capability.

IT Governance in Romania: A Case Study

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1850158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirela Gheorghe ◽  
Pavel Nastase ◽  
Dana Boldeanu ◽  
Aleca Ofelia
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
It Governance ◽  
Status Report ◽  
Policies And Procedures ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
Global Status ◽  
Using Data ◽  
And Control

Relatively new in Romania, IT governance is defined as procedures and policies established in order to assure that the IT system of an organization sustains its goals and strategies. This bundle of policies and procedures, following the best practices in the area, intends to guide and control the IT function in order to add value to the organization and to minimize IT risks. The purpose of the research is to identify the measure in which the IT governance practices are implemented to the level of the financial institutions in Romania. The goal of this paper is a comparative analysis for implementing IT governance using data offered by the IT Governance Institute. This institute makes every year a study (IT Governance Global Status Report – 2006) to determine a sense of priorities and to develop actions for implementing IT governance, using data which acknowledges once more the need for all organizations to have tools and services to assure an efficient IT governance. In this way, the research will analyze, in the field of Romanian financial institutions, the most serious IT problems pointed out by the respondents from the last year, the most efficient measures considered by top management for resolving problems pointed out, the best used practices in IT governance and the most used frameworks for implementing IT governance practices.

scholarly journals PENGGUNAAN INFORMASI FINANSIAL DALAM MENGUKUR KINERJA ORGANISASI SEKTOR PUBLIK (STUDI PADA PUSKESMAS BAHU)

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (04) ◽  
Author(s):  
Brayel Topan Tambariki ◽  
Herman Karamoy ◽  
Steven J. Tangkuman
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Performance Measurement ◽  
Economic Efficiency ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
National Development ◽  
Financial Information ◽  
Value For Money ◽  
Budget Management ◽  
Public Sector Organizations

To succeed national development there are many aspects that must be considered. One of the most influential elements in national development is the budgetary. Budgetary issue is an important aspect, because it is one of the most vulnerable to fraud. Therefore, supervision of budget management should be held. In budgetary management, budget must fulfill three aspect of value for money, which are effectiveness, efficiency and economics. The State of Indonesia has many public sector organizations in various sectors. One of them is the organization in the health sector. Public sector organizations in the health sector are also important public sector organizations in national development, because they involve the interests of people's lives. In addition health is also one of the indicators in national development. Therefore, budget management in public sector organizations such as Puskesmas should be monitored for its performance, whether it is efficient, effective and economical. The purpose of this study is to determine the performance of Puskesmas Bahu based on the use of financial. This study used descriptive qualitative method. The results showed that financial information by measuring the level of economic, the level of efficiency and the level of effectiveness performance at the Puskesmas Bahu period 2014-2016 already fulfill the the aspect of value for money, which  economical, efficient and effective.Keywords : Performance Measurement, Value For Money, Economic, Efficiency, Effectiveness

scholarly journals THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE USE OF A PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM, ORGANIZATIONAL FACTORS, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND THE PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC SECTOR ORGANIZATIONS

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ahyaruddin ◽  
Rusdi Akbar
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Performance Measurement ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Measurement System ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Performance Measurement System ◽  
Management Commitment ◽  
Public Sector Organizations ◽  
A Performance

This research studies the accountability and performance of public sector organizations. It provides empirical evidence about the relationship between the use of a performance measurement system and the organizational factors of accountability and organizational performance. We investigate the three roles of a performance measurement system (its operational use, incentive use, and exploratory use), and three organizational factors (contractibility, the legislative mandate, and management commitment). A mixed method approach with squential explanatory design was used to answer the research question. The hyphoteses testing used Structural Equation Modelling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). Our findings were based on survey data from 137 SKPD officers in the local government of Yogyakarta Province, and showed that management commitment had a positive association with accountability and organizational performance. We also found a positive association between the legislative mandate and accountability. However, this research did not find any significant association among the three roles of the performance measurement system with accountability and organizational performance. Based on the institutional theory, our findings show substantial contributions by the institutional isomorphism, which was used in an appropriate manner to explain the context of public sector organizations, especially in the local government of Yogyakarta Province.Keywords: the use of performance measurement system, organizational factors, accountability, mixed method

scholarly journals The Impact of Agile Transformations on Organizational Performance: A Survey of Teams, Programs and Portfolios

2021 ◽  
pp. 86-102
Author(s):  
Christoph Johann Stettina ◽  
Victor van Els ◽  
Job Croonenberg ◽  
Joost Visser
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Employee Satisfaction ◽  
International Survey ◽  
Organizational Benefits ◽  
Actual Impact ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Larger Sample ◽  
Insight Into

AbstractWhile many organizations embark on agile transformations, they can lack insight into the actual impact of these transformations across organizational layers. In this paper, we collect new and study existing evidence on the impact of agile transformations on organizational performance across teams, programs and portfolios. We conducted an international survey collecting the perceptions of agile coaches, transformation leads and other relevant roles, and we correlated levels of agile maturity to the perceptions on dimensions of organizational performance. Based on 134 responses from 29 countries across 16 industries, (1) we consolidated understanding of the benefits of agile transformations based on prior evidence and our data from a more diverse and larger sample, (2) we identified the dimensions impacted by agile transformations as being productivity, responsiveness, quality, workflow health and employee satisfaction & engagement and (3) we traced specific benefits on those dimensions to individual organizational layers of teams, programs and portfolios, showing the magnitude of impact of each dimension per layer. Overall, we can conclude that agile transformations have a variety of strong organizational benefits. This aggregated evidence allows reflection on transformation trends, but also enables organizations to optimize their agile transformation efforts.

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