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A Scientific Method of Information System Audit

  • Informatization Policy
  • Abbr : 정보화정책
  • 2008, 15(2), pp.3-24
  • Publisher : NIA
  • Research Area : Social Science > Public Policy

DongIk Shin 1

1홍익대학교

Accredited

ABSTRACT

Information system (IS) audit is a unique policy implemented only in Korea. Since 1980's, Korea has launched very active informatization program across country and initiated a large number of IT projects. Korea government was greatly concerned about the success of IT projects, and introduced a mandatory policy of IS audit, in whcih a government funded project with over a certain amount of project money be subject to IS audit. IS audit has been recognized as a helpful activity to government contractors. However, there is a rising concern about utility of IS audit in these days. Typical complains are subjective audit results that cannot be agreed or audit results not helping management decision making. The study focuses on problems of IS audit in Korea, suggests future directions that IS audit gains its utilityagain. Reviewing diverse management and IT related literature, the study attempts to build a scientific foundation of IS audit, which could lead the discipline more useful and sound.

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