Information systems for decentralization of development planning: managing the change process
The purpose of this study was to determine the extent of delegation of authority by the central government to the state and district level government in planning the development projects in Malaysia. Data for this research were obtained from structured questionnaires delivered by mail to a selected...
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| description | The purpose of this study was to determine the extent of delegation of authority by the central government to the state and district level government in planning the development projects in Malaysia. Data for this research were obtained from structured questionnaires delivered by mail to a selected sample of respondents as well as from secondary sources such as previous studies and relevant government reports. The sample organizations were comprised of government ministries, central agencies, state development offices, and district offices. The results show that the central government has successfully delegated its authority to the state and district levels to the extent of operational and tactical planning as well as decision making. The efforts at decentralization have resulted in greater participation in developmental activities and more effective and efficient administration of development projects. To further enhance the development planning process, the government has introduced computerized information systems known as SETIA and SIAP which have increased the capacity for planning and implementation of the development projects. This demonstrates that the success of the projects depends heavily on careful planning, implementation, and optimal utilization of the resources allocated. |
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| spelling | upm-242242024-08-08T02:10:33Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/24224/ Information systems for decentralization of development planning: managing the change process Mohamed, Mohd Zain Appalanaidu, U. B. The purpose of this study was to determine the extent of delegation of authority by the central government to the state and district level government in planning the development projects in Malaysia. Data for this research were obtained from structured questionnaires delivered by mail to a selected sample of respondents as well as from secondary sources such as previous studies and relevant government reports. The sample organizations were comprised of government ministries, central agencies, state development offices, and district offices. The results show that the central government has successfully delegated its authority to the state and district levels to the extent of operational and tactical planning as well as decision making. The efforts at decentralization have resulted in greater participation in developmental activities and more effective and efficient administration of development projects. To further enhance the development planning process, the government has introduced computerized information systems known as SETIA and SIAP which have increased the capacity for planning and implementation of the development projects. This demonstrates that the success of the projects depends heavily on careful planning, implementation, and optimal utilization of the resources allocated. Elsevier 1998-02 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/24224/1/24224.pdf text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/24224/7/1-s2.0-S026840129700039X-main.pdf Mohamed, Mohd Zain and Appalanaidu, U. B. (1998) Information systems for decentralization of development planning: managing the change process. International Journal of Information Management, 18 (1). pp. 49-60. ISSN 0268-4012; ESSN: 1873-4707 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S026840129700039X 10.1016/S0268-4012(97)00039-X |
| spellingShingle | Mohamed, Mohd Zain Appalanaidu, U. B. Information systems for decentralization of development planning: managing the change process |
| title | Information systems for decentralization of development planning: managing the change process |
| title_full | Information systems for decentralization of development planning: managing the change process |
| title_fullStr | Information systems for decentralization of development planning: managing the change process |
| title_full_unstemmed | Information systems for decentralization of development planning: managing the change process |
| title_short | Information systems for decentralization of development planning: managing the change process |
| title_sort | information systems for decentralization of development planning: managing the change process |
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