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Anthony D.J. Matutino
Fundamentals of Information Systems and Systems DevelopmentLecture 2
Information System Need for information Elements of System
Last meeting, we discussed about:
Users of Information
Management Investors Customers Employees/
users Suppliers
What do
Wants?
Users of Information
Management
What do
Wants?
Business intelligence Interconnectivity Improved internal control Reduced cost
Users of Information
Investors
What do
Wants?
Business intelligence Maximized profit Efficient investment
Users of Information
Customers
What do
Wants?
24/7 Availability Flexibility Speed Quality Mobility Supply Chain Integration Customer Support
Users of Information
Employees
What do
Wants?
Ease of use Automation Added functionality Increased access Accountability
Users of Information
Suppliers
What do
Wants?
Supply Chain Integration Feedback
Business
Competitive Advantage!!!
Higher Profits!!!
What do
Wants?
Accountant’s Involvement in AIS Acquisition User Analyst Purchaser Implementer Consultant Internal Auditor External Auditor
Most Common Reasons Why AIS Acquisition Fail
Lack of senior management support for and involvement in AIS acquisition
Shifting needs of users Emerging technologies Lack of standard project
management and AIS acquisition methodologies
Most Common Reasons Why AIS Acquisition Fail
Failure to appreciate and act on strategic, organizational and business process changes that may be required
Resistance to change Lack of user participation Inadequate testing and user training
Most Common Blunders in Project Management Leading to IT Project Failures Underestimation of time to complete
the project Inadequate attention by senior
management Underestimation of necessary
resources Underestimation of project size and
scope Inadequate project control
mechanisms Changing systems specification Inadequate planning
Project Management Framework to Support IT Project User participation in defining and
authorizing the project Assignment of appropriate staff to
the project, along with specific definitions of their responsibilities and authorities
A clear written statement of the project nature and scope
A feasibility study that serves as the basis for senior management approval to proceed with the project
Project Management Framework to Support IT Project A project master plan, including
realistic time and cost estimates, to facilitate the project
A risk management program to identify and handle risk associated with each project
Division of the project into manageable phases. The phases are further subdivided into steps and steps into tasks.
Documentation and approval of work accomplished in one phase before working into the next phase
Acknowledgement and Sources: Acquiring, Developing and Implementing
Accounting Information Systems by Gelinas, Sutton and Hunton
ISACA Training Materials BDO ARCO Training Materials
Thank you!
