THE EFFECT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM EFFECTIVENESS IN HEALTH ORIENTED CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS
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https://doi.org/10.47672/ajhmn.31Keywords:
information and communication technology, financial management system, health oriented civil society organizationAbstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which Information and Communication technology affects the financial management system effectiveness in health oriented civil society organizations.
Methodology: The study was conducted through a cross sectional descriptive survey. The target population of the study was 1065 Nongovernmental organizations in Kenya. The accessible population refers to the 606 Nongovernmental organizations located in Nairobi County. A sample of 10% equivalent to 61 Nongovernmental organizations was selected from the Nongovernmental organizations located in Nairobi County. The respondents were financial managers in every selected Nongovernmental organization. Data was collected by use of a questionnaire and was analyzed by use of inferential and descriptive statistics. Descriptive statistics included frequencies and means. Inferential statistics included correlation, regression and ANOVA analysis. The tool for data analysis was the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. The results were presented using tables and pie charts.
Results: The study results indicated that information technology management in non-governmental organizations are reliable and flexible enough to support the financial management of the organization. Additional results indicated that Nongovernmental organizations had invested in a management information system which had lowered administrative costs. The usage of IT led to efficient management of processes of budget accounting. The findings imply that information technology has significant positive effect on financial management system
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study provided recommendations to the NGOs and other organization that ICT development should be maximized fully in the organization especially if the objective is to improve efficiency and financial management systems effectiveness.
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Poston, R. and Grabski,S. (2000).Accounting information systems research: Is it another qwerty. International Journal of Accounting Information Systems, 1, 9-53.
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Heidmann, M., Schaffer, U., & Strahringer, S. (2008). Exploring the Role of Management Accounting Systems in Strategic Sense making. Information Systems Management, 25(3), 244-257.
Kameri-Mbote, P. (2000). The Operational Environment and Constraints for NGOs in Kenya: Strategies for Good Policy and Development. Switzerland: International Environmental House.
Kaushal R, Shojania KG, Bates DW. (2003). Effects of computerized physician order entry and clinical decision support systems on medication safety: a systematic review. Arch Intern Med 2003;163:1409e16.
Keziah, M. (2010). The Strategic Responses Adopted by KPA to Changing External Environment. University of Nairobi: Unpublished MBA Project.
Mano.R.S. (2009). Information technology, adaption and innovation in nonprofit human service organizations. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 27(3), p227-234.
Mareta, N.C. (2007). The Strategic Response of Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals towards competition in Kenya.Unpublished MBA Thesis. University of Nairobi
Mudanya, S. M. (2007). Response Strategies to Environmental Challenges to firms in the Cement Industry in Kenya. University of Nairobi: Unpublished MBA Project.
Mutua, C.K. (2010). Strategic Responses by the Deposit Protection Fund Board to Changes in the External Environment. University of Nairobi: Unpublished MBA Project.
Nicolaou, A. I. (2000). A contingency model of perceived effectiveness in accounting information systems: Organizational coordination & control effects. International Journal of Accounting Information Systems 1(2): 91-105, [Online] Available:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6W6B-416BX86.
Njihia, N.N. (2009). Strategic Responses of Kenya Commercial Bank Limited to Changes in Kenyan Banking Industry. University of Nairobi: Unpublished MBA Project.
Odongo, T.O. (2008). Strategic Responses by Kenya Tourist Development Corporation to Changes in its Environment. University of Nairobi: Unpublished MBA Project.
Ogara, W. (2005). Church Financial Sustainability. Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Ombok, F.S.A. (2009). Response Strategies of International Non-governmental Organizations in Nairobi to Changes in the Macro Environment. University of Nairobi: Unpublished MBA Project
Papaioannou A, Ray J.G., Ferko N.C. (2001). Estimation of creatinine clearance in elderly persons in long-term care facilities. Am J Med 2001;111:569e73.
Poston, R. and Grabski,S. (2000).Accounting information systems research: Is it another qwerty. International Journal of Accounting Information Systems, 1, 9-53.
Romney, M. B., and Steinbart P. J. (2011). Accounting infromation systems. (Pearson).
Turban, E,.and VoloninoL. (2011). Information technology for management. (Wiley).
Wamai, G.R. (2004). NGO and Public Health Systems: Comparative Trends in Transforming Health Care Systems in Kenya and Finland. Researcher. University of Helsinki, Finland. Department of Social Policy/Institute of Development Studies.
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