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ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF INTEGRATED BUDGET AND EXPENDITURE SYSTEM SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION ON CUSTOMER AND END USER SATISFACTION: (THE CASE OF EAST WOLLEGA ZONE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE)MBA RESEARCH THESIS By: EMIRU DIRBABA UMETA EAST WOLLEGA ZONE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) JUNE, 2014 NEKEMTE, ETHIOPIA Acknowledgements First of all I would like to praise almighty God who gave endurance and strength in all my life. Next my most sincere and deepest thanks go to Ato Adugna Hunde and Ato Adamu Terfa, my thesis advisors, for their unreserved and timely support in checking and giving constructive suggestions throughout the thesis work. Special thanks go to Ato Waktole Feyisa and Ato Chala Diriba for their golden idea during the preparation of the thesis. Finally, I would also want to thank my beloved wife, Tadelech Fikadu and employees of East Wollega Zone fiancé office for all their encouragements. Table of Contents Contents Page Acknowledgements. II Table of Contents. 1List of tables. 3 List of Acronyms. 4 Abstract. 5 1. Introduction. 6 1.1 Background of the study. 6 1.2 Statement of the problem. 8 1.3 Objectives of the study. 9 1.3.1 General objective. 9 1.3.2 Specific objectives. 10 1.4 Scope of the study. 10 1.5 Limitations of the study. 10 1.6 Significance of the study. 10 1.7 Organization of the study. 11 2. Research Design and Methodology. 12 2.1 Description of study area. 12 2.2 Research Strategy and Design. 12 2.3 Sources of Data. 12 2.4 Target Population. 12 2.5 Sampling Techniques. 13 2.6 Methods of Data Collection. 15 2.6.1 Quantitative Data. 15 2.6.2 Qualitative Data. 15 2.7 Methods of Data Analysis. 15 3. Data Analysis and Discussion of Results. 17 3.1. Introduction. 17 3.2 Reliability of the questionnaire. 17 3.3 Demographic Characteristics of Respondents. 18.
Moritsgård, Benedicte L. Issue date: 2014-09 Series/Report: Report;2014:3 Publisher: SNF Permanent link: Abstract: Today, several companies are implementing Beyond Budgeting (BB) in order to become more flexible. At the same time, most companies also invest heavily in Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERPs) because of a need for a standardized and stabile information system. By adopting a case study approach, this thesis aims at expanding our knowledge about the relationship between ERPs and BB. The study has been conducted in one of the leading oil and gas companies in Europe. The main findings of this study are that first, ERPs facilitate the implementation of the BB principles, i.e. transparency allowing companies to improve their communication and coordination leading to a stronger decentralization of organizations. Second, the ERPs act as a facilitator by providing organizations with more accurate and integrated data, which in turn improves the planning and resource allocation process. Third, Statoil solved the practical challenge of inflexibility and rigidity of ERPs by moving some parts of the management control system outside of the ERPs. To conclude, this case study has shown that ERPs can play an enabling role in implementing and making Beyond Budgeting ideas work in organizations. Show full item record Files in this item Name: R03_14.pdf Size: 1.849Mb Format: PDF Perm. link: View/Open Reports (SNF) Search this Collection Search all Archives By Issue Date Authors Titles Subjects Types Journals Archives & Collections By Issue Date Authors Titles Subjects Types Journals Login View Usage Statistics.
Olaopa Olawale R. 1, Ogundari Ibikunle. O 1, Fagbohun Francis. O 2, Adelowo Caleb. M 3 1Training and Research Dept, National centre for technology Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, +234, Nigeria2Department of Local Government Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, City, +234, Nigeria3Technology innovation and Enterprise Studies, National centre for technology Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, +234, Nigeria Correspondence to: Olaopa Olawale R. , Training and Research Dept, National centre for technology Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, +234, Nigeria.Email: Copyright © 2012 Scientific & Academic Publishing. All Rights Reserved. Abstract The limitations imposed on science, technology and innovation (STI) research and development (R&D), and technology transfer by the fiscal problems of the day need to be overcome in Nigeria. This requires a carefully co-ordinated approach, which recognises in general the less wasteful nature of a simpler fiscal policy, while appreciating the absolute necessity of encouraging innovation in the private sector. Frameworks to promote linkages between universities, science, engineering and technology institutions (SETIs) and the private sector are needed with a view to sharing risks, resources and insights with respect to precompetitive research. This paper addresses these challenges and make policy suggestions on how best to go about the process through performance budgeting. Keywords: Performance Budgeting, Nigeria, STI, NIS 1. IntroductionIn Nigeria, the limitations imposed on science, technology and innovation (STI) research and development (R&D), and technology transfer by the fiscal problems of the day need to be overcome. This will require a carefully co- ordinated approach, which recognises in general the less wasteful nature of a simpler fiscal policy, while appreciating the absolute necessity of.