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Information systems an alternative to modernization to achieve in the control of management of municipal public services

Information systems an alternative to modernization to achieve in the control of management of... Purpose – Information systems (IS) in the public environment largely depend on a needs analysis for their successful integration. This is more likely lead to an improvement in the management control of municipal public services (MPSs) with the help of scientific and technological methodologies, based on both qualitative and quantitative methods. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – The data were obtained through field research techniques such as interviews and observation and applying this in each of the municipalities, and complemented by 196 citizen surveys. Findings – An outcome of this research is the implementation of a specific IS to improve administrative and operational processes based on data collected in six municipalities. This implies not only technological but also cultural evolution, since the incorporation of the IS impacts both municipal authorities and society as a whole. Originality/value – This research is based on the need to develop IS to improve management control of MPSs and thus meet the needs of population, and in turn, support the municipal authorities. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png International Journal of Leadership in Public Services Emerald Publishing

Information systems an alternative to modernization to achieve in the control of management of municipal public services

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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2014 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
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1747-9886
DOI
10.1108/IJLPS-12-2013-0032
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Abstract

Purpose – Information systems (IS) in the public environment largely depend on a needs analysis for their successful integration. This is more likely lead to an improvement in the management control of municipal public services (MPSs) with the help of scientific and technological methodologies, based on both qualitative and quantitative methods. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – The data were obtained through field research techniques such as interviews and observation and applying this in each of the municipalities, and complemented by 196 citizen surveys. Findings – An outcome of this research is the implementation of a specific IS to improve administrative and operational processes based on data collected in six municipalities. This implies not only technological but also cultural evolution, since the incorporation of the IS impacts both municipal authorities and society as a whole. Originality/value – This research is based on the need to develop IS to improve management control of MPSs and thus meet the needs of population, and in turn, support the municipal authorities.

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International Journal of Leadership in Public Services – Emerald Publishing

Published: May 6, 2014

Keywords: Information systems; Management control; Municipal public service

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