Information technology (IT) is used as a tool to reduce some of the problems generated by fragmentation typical of project management (PM). The use of IT improves coordination and collaboration leading to better communica-tion practices. Nowadays PM, due to the high level of complexity which char-acterize the context in which firms operate, requires a concrete information sys-tem and suitable managerial accounting. Such tools are basic to support project-managers in the decision making process and aiding performance evaluation. The aim of this paper is to analyze the relationship between PM, information systems and managerial accounting from a theoretical and pragmatic perspective. An input-output model will be used to clarify and analyze the correlation between managerial activities and firm performance. The managerial implications of a set of methods and techniques suitable to manage a project in its different aspects and phases will be emphasized.
IS to support project management: implications for managerial accounting
IACOVIELLO, GIUSEPPINA;
2013-01-01
Abstract
Information technology (IT) is used as a tool to reduce some of the problems generated by fragmentation typical of project management (PM). The use of IT improves coordination and collaboration leading to better communica-tion practices. Nowadays PM, due to the high level of complexity which char-acterize the context in which firms operate, requires a concrete information sys-tem and suitable managerial accounting. Such tools are basic to support project-managers in the decision making process and aiding performance evaluation. The aim of this paper is to analyze the relationship between PM, information systems and managerial accounting from a theoretical and pragmatic perspective. An input-output model will be used to clarify and analyze the correlation between managerial activities and firm performance. The managerial implications of a set of methods and techniques suitable to manage a project in its different aspects and phases will be emphasized.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
