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Choose one of the following topic options and write 4-5 page single-spaced paper on the topic. The paper is to be submitted electronically but should be formatted as if you were going to print it.

OPTION A: Ideally, it is feasible to write on the IS/IT function at your place of employment. Identify the computer platforms (mainframe, LANs, WANs. PCs), transaction processing systems, general software utilized by employees, etc. Are any CRM systems utilized? SCM? ERP? What types of database systems are supported? Are DSS employed? If so, what types? what purposes? If not, in what areas could they be employed? For what types of decisions? Are expert systems utilized? Are intelligent systems utilized? Are there any intranet applications? How is the IT support staff organized? Is there one central IT/IS department? Is the IT/IS support staff distributed across several locations? Are any of your systems outsourced? off-shored? What types of computer security precautions are taken? Is their an email policy? Is there an Internet policy? Is there a policy for employees or customers on information rights or obligations? Are any mobile applications available for field personnel? Are any mobile applications in the planning phase?

OPTION B: If OPTION A is not feasible, choose a topic associated with the course that interests you and research it more thoroughly. Possible topics include but are in no way limited to data mining in business, expert systems, mobile applications, VPNs, wireless computing, computer security, a specific ERP system vendor, etc. You must cite at least five references and be certain to author the paper in your own words. Also be careful to scope the paper for a 4-5 page length.

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Technological advancement has been on a really fast train. As a result, its imminence has given
birth to new more advanced, complex, and dynamic ways of doing business as well as security
challenges. Moreover, due to the fact that technology has taken over most of the social and
business platforms in order to achieve convenience, cost reduction, and accessibility information
systems and security have become a point of concern.
Financial management consists of all the activities concerned with obtaining money and using it
effectively and efficiently. Financial management involves careful planning and efficient use of
resources. Proper financial management can ensure that financial priorities are established in line
with organizational goals and objectives. Spending is planned and controlled in accordance with
established priorities and sufficient financing is available when it is needed (Koitaba, 2013). It’s
generally recognized that most developing countries have ineffective governmental financial
control systems. The serious deficiency in the financial control systems in most developing
countries is generally recognized as the major factors which facilitate the misuse of public
resources and financial corruption in these countries (Njihia, 2015). Historically, the public
sector has faced capacity constraints compounded by inadequate information processes and
systems, noncompliance with internal controls and corruption. To address these challenges most
governments since 2002 have embarked on public financial management reforms such as
integrated financial management information system (IFMIS) (Wanjau, Muiruri & Ayodo,
2012).
The financial management system (IFMIS) is a government to government or inter-agency
system. It automates the public financial management process from budget preparation and
execution to accounting and reporting, with the help of an integrated system for financial
management of line ministries, agencies and other public sector operations. Governments in
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developing countries are increasingly exploring methods and systems to modernize and improve
public financial management. For example, over the years, there has been an introduction of the
integrated financial management system (IFMIS) as one of the most common financial
management reform practices aimed at the promotion of efficiency, effectiveness, accountability,
transparency, security of data management and comprehensive financial reporting. The scope
and functionality of an IFMIS varies across countries, but normally it represents an enormous,
complex, strategic reform process (Chene, 2009).
The introduction of Integrated Financial Management System (IFMIS) has become a core
component of financial reforms to promote efficiency, security of data management and
comprehensive financial reporting (Ahmadi, Sanaz, & Ahmadi, 2010). The government of
Kenya for instance, introduced the IFMIS system in the year 2008. This program was to be rolled
out in all the government ministries and departments within a period of five years. The
government has over the years introduced and implemented reforms in all the ministries through
the Treasury in order to increase the accountability and transparency in the use of government
funds.
Integrated Financial Management Systems (IFMIS) provide an integrated computerized financial
package to enhance the effectiveness and transparency of public resources management by
computerizing the budget management and accounting system for a government. It consists of
several core sub-systems which plan, process and report on the use of public resources. The
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