Developing a model to evaluate the information technology competence of boards of directors

Abstract

IT governance is critical in the current business environment. Boards of directors are ultimately responsible for ensuring the entities they control have appropriate IT facilities. This study develops a model of IT competences boards should have, to achieve appropriate IT governance. The model is then pilot tested, using Ireland as a case study, to evaluate two issues. Firstly, whether these are the appropriate competences current boards need and second, whether boards appear to have those competences. A survey was completed by Chief Information Officers (CIOs) of Irish listed companies. Results indicate the model is an appropriate method with which to evaluate board IT competence, and companies in Ireland appear to be at a satisfactory competence level. The significance of the research is that the model can now be used to evaluate board IT competence in other jurisdictions. Furthermore comparisons of managements’ evaluations and boards’ evaluations can be assessed

It Governance In Institute Of Higher Learning Malaysia: A Systematic Mapping Study

“…This can results competence breaches which helps the boards to have well understanding on the governance of IT. Nonetheless allow the boards to http: //dx.doi.org/10.15405/epsbs.2018.05.23 Corresponding Author: Amalia Mukhlas Selection and peer-review under responsibility of the Organizing Committee of the conference eISSN: 2357-1330 285 deliberate the influence of IT structure on board IT governance processes (Mohamad et al, 2014). A study performed by #1 suggested a new structure to be proposed to replace the current one.…”

“…Therefore, clear guidelines and structure to manage and govern the IT infrastructure is important. The IT governance (ITG) is paving the way to ensure all stakeholders understand their roles and responsibilities (Mohamad, Hendrick, O'Leary, & Best, 2014) in managing IT to achieve organisation's missions and goals. In addition, the adoption of IT governance can be a key factor to enable continuous organisational performance (Ajayi & Hussin, 2014).…”