Accounting information system and management decision making in telecommunication firms in Borama, Somaliland
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2014-10
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Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management
Abstract
This study investigated accounting information system and management decision making
in selected telecommunication companies in Somaliland. The study was guided by the
following objectives: i) to determine the level of accounting information system among
selected telecommunication firms in Borama, Somaliland; ii) to establish the level of
management decision making amon6 selected telecommunication firms in Borama,
Somaliland and iii) to examine the relationship between the level of accounting
information system and the level of management decision making among selected
telecommunication firms in Borama, Somaliland. The study used cross-sectional survey
design using both the quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection. Qualitative
data were coded and categorized into meaningful themes for interpretation while
quantitative data were presented in frequency and percentage tables and analyzed with the
help of SPSS data editor. The established a satisfactory level of accounting information
system (3.60) and a satisfactory level o 'management decision making (3.28). Furthermore,
the study also established that there was no significant correlation between accounting
informalion system and management decision making among telecommunication firms in
Borama, Somali land (r=0.490, Sig=0.151 ). The study concluded that data recording in the
firms are often not accurately recorded and management makes only centralized decision
making. The study recommended that companies should ensure that company data are
accurately recorded and processed. This would ensure efficient controls in computerized
accounting for the firms and that management should use both centralized and
decentralized decision making. This WJuld help the top management to take into account
any suggestions or opinions from the lower management to take decisions.
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Thesis report presented to the College of Higher Degrees and Research in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Award of the Degree of Master’s in Business Administration and Management of Kampala International University
Keywords
Accounting, Information system, Management, Decision making, Telecommunication firms