Enhancing Information Management of a Non-Profit-Organization using Google Applications Case: Imelty, a Parents Association
Huhtanen, Kitta (2014)
Huhtanen, Kitta
Saimaan ammattikorkeakoulu
2014
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201401171458
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201401171458
Tiivistelmä
The target organization, Imelty, is a parents’ association operating in Imatra, Finland. It aims to support studies of schoolchildren from seven to seventeen years old in international classes with emphasis on the English language at Linnala primary and Mansikkala lower secondary schools. The objective of this study was to plan a cost effective and easily deployable method to enhance information management of the association.
This qualitative research was delimited to theory, empiricism and research outcome. It was based on abductive reasoning, following schema of constructional research. Utilization of electronic sources was emphasized. The empiricism consisted of two research units: the case organization’s current and target states. The current state analysis was carried out through the chosen methods, document analysis and observation. The research result, a plan to enhance information management with related recommendations, was delivered to Imelty.
Imelty possesses a Google account. This study strongly suggests that with the help of Google’s free of charge products and service offerings Imelty could easily and cost effectively enhance its information management. Due to the increased accessibility of the information, it would be able to move closer, but eventually also reach the target state of information management.
This qualitative research was delimited to theory, empiricism and research outcome. It was based on abductive reasoning, following schema of constructional research. Utilization of electronic sources was emphasized. The empiricism consisted of two research units: the case organization’s current and target states. The current state analysis was carried out through the chosen methods, document analysis and observation. The research result, a plan to enhance information management with related recommendations, was delivered to Imelty.
Imelty possesses a Google account. This study strongly suggests that with the help of Google’s free of charge products and service offerings Imelty could easily and cost effectively enhance its information management. Due to the increased accessibility of the information, it would be able to move closer, but eventually also reach the target state of information management.