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- Title
HOW INFLUENTIAL ARE ACCOUNTANTS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM? A CASE STUDY IN AN IRISH PUBLIC SECTOR ORGANISATION.
- Authors
Griffin, Julie; Dempsey, Sylvia
- Abstract
There is a dearth of literature on the implementation of integrated computerised systems in the public sector and the role of accountants in the implementation process. This paper explores the influence of accountants in the implementation of a centralised debtors system in an Irish public sector organisation. It reveals accountants as instrumental figures in the implementation and a strong contributing factor to its success. Their traditional skills in accounting and analysis, combined with their modern softer skills of communication, team-playing and leadership, their strong business acumen and their knowledge of technology, made them valuable members of the implementation team.
- Subjects
IRELAND; ACCOUNTANTS; INFLUENCE; OFFICE practice automation; PUBLIC sector; COMMUNICATIVE competence; LEADERSHIP
- Publication
Irish Accounting Review, 2009, Vol 16, Issue 2, p31
- ISSN
0791-9638
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.52399/001c.26998