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LECTURE 7: MANAGING IT FUNCTION - Coggle Diagram
LECTURE 7: MANAGING IT FUNCTION
Organize
IT function organized and structured – locating the unit and designing the unit structure
Define role and articulate value of the IT Function
Sound internal controls are essential to the structure
Locating the Unit
Authorizing Transactions
Recording Transactions
Maintaining Custody of Assets
Designing the Unit
System Development
Staffs have access to operating system, business application and key software
Computer Operations
Staffs are responsible for (recording transactions)
Computer Security
Staffs responsible for the safe-keeping of resources (maintaining custody of assets)
Financing the IT Function
Must be adequately funded to fulfill strategic objectives – IT operations, and acquiring IT resources
1. Cost Center Approach
IT manager submits detailed budget to upper management
2. Profit Center Approach
Submit detailed budget to upper management
Staffing the IT Function
Business and audit risks can be effectively controlled via sound human resource procedures
Hiring Process
Each job should have a substantive description
Rewarding Process
Important to continually challenge and motivate employees
Terminating Process
Disgruntled employees may have ill-intention and disrupt the IT operations