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Information Systems Planning Problems in Not-for-Profit Organisations: The Case of Western Australia

  • Maka Siwale (School of Management, Curtin University Perth) ;
  • John Venable (School of Management, Curtin University Perth)
  • Received : 2020.03.17
  • Accepted : 2020.07.20
  • Published : 2020.09.30
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Abstract

Much has been written on Information Systems Planning in the for-profit organisations, but little is known about it in the Not-for-Profit sector, particularly in the Australian context. This paper has attempted to conceptualise the problem of Information Systems planning in the Not-for-Profit organisations. It provides insight into Information Systems Planning practices in Not-for-Profit-Organisations and the problems of current Information Systems Planning practices in Not-for-Profit-Organisations. The contribution of this paper is two folds, theoretically and for practitioners. Theoretically, it has provided a model that enables people to understand why or why not Not-for-Profit-Organisations do or do not conduct Information Systems Planning. Regarding practitioners, the factors identified in this study would help planners, managers and executives to understand the key areas and plan accordingly and for donors they would be able to understand where are their contributions needed the most and be able to follow up and ensure that their donations/contributions are utilised in the right areas hence increase Not-for-Profit-Organisations accountability with regards to planning for Information Systems.

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The authors would like to express their appreciation to the Community Sector Services for facilitating this study by providing their members' contact details.

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