Information Governance: Comparative Analysis of Two Journal Articles

This report analyzes two journal articles focusing on information governance. The first article, by Silic and Back (2013), investigates factors impacting information governance in the context of mobile device dual-use, emphasizing the need for stakeholder support, effective mobile strategies, and robust security frameworks. The second article, by Amali, Mahmuddin, and Ahmad (2014), examines the IT governance framework in public sector organizations, particularly in Indonesia, highlighting the importance of clear structures and processes for IT governance to improve performance. The report compares the two articles, highlighting the significance of information governance for organizational growth and the importance of addressing security risks. It acknowledges the research gaps and shortcomings in the methodologies used by the articles, but emphasizes the importance of IG implementation for achieving organizational goals.

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Table of Contents
Article 1......................................................................................................................................3
Annotation..............................................................................................................................3
Introduction............................................................................................................................3
Analysis..................................................................................................................................4
Conclusion..............................................................................................................................5
Article 2......................................................................................................................................5
Annotation..............................................................................................................................5
Introduction............................................................................................................................6
Analysis..................................................................................................................................6
Conclusion..............................................................................................................................7
Comparison of two articles....................................................................................................7
References..................................................................................................................................9

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Article 1
Silic, M. and Back, A., 2013. Factors impacting information governance in the mobile
device dual-use context. Records Management Journal, 23(2), pp.73-89.
Annotation
With the evolution in technology, use of mobile devices increased. Thus involvement
of information governance is thus required in a large extent to support business process with
a focus of improving information quality. The aim of this study is to explore factors that
affect information governance within the mobile technology implementation in organizations
in the dual-use framework.
Introduction
Over the years mobile devices have witnessed several changes and these devices
affect human lives in a significant manner. These devices are available in different forms and
the most common features- they are wireless and can connect remote internet network. With
upgradation in technology these devices adopt new features and these features are- touch
enabled, improved camera quality, more storage, better RAM, and improved design. Thus the
usage of these devices is growing over the years. But with growth in demand the risks
involved with the devices is also high. So here comes the entry of information governance to
manage information in a better way. Information governance provides a holistic approach to
administer and influence information to support business processes. Various aspects of
organizational elements are included in the domain of information governance these are-
governance structure, policies, measures, records, audit etc. Improvements in mobile device
technologies are posing challenges to records management and this is due to the fact records
now can be stored in different systems across different platforms and with the data explosion
the control over the record is constantly reduced. The problem of data explosion has

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increased with the revolution in mobile device industry and the records and information
management (RIM) industry have clearly pointed the problem created due to data explosion.
Thus with evolution of new features and functions of mobile devices, security aspects should
be handled with care. Therefore mobile device usage has both aspects of usage –positive and
negative.
Numerous arenas of positive aspects of mobile device usage and one negative aspect
of its usage may pose a huge pay off. Research gap exists regarding the dual aspect of mobile
devices. This journal article thus aims to explore the perceived risks that are associated with
the dual use of mobile devices.
The article reviewed several literatures on the concerned topic and then applied
methodology to explore the significant factors. Finally it provides insights of the study.
Analysis
In order to find the effect of factors impacting information governance, this particular
study used qualitative research method by collecting and analyzing empirical data. By
conducting the qualitative research, this study finds main factors organizations should take
care: urgency of support from the stakeholders in order to modify and influence security of
the organization. The study also finds that major challenge for RIM stakeholders is regarding
records mobility with data mobility. Finally study finds that for a successful mobile
implementation, mobile strategy and security structure are the two crucial factors.
The three factors identified by this study are consistent with previous studies on the
same issue. Study finds active participation of stakeholders is required and this result is
consistent with study on the same topic (Wilkin, Campbell and Moore 2013). The result of
the study also shows that information governance depends upon higher management of an
organization and this is because good security framework only achieved when investments

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are done. Finally the article shows that human element plays the role of obstacles in securing
organizational information and this result also consistent with other studies (Garbarino-
Alberti, 2013). Thus the three issues identified by the study are consistent with previous
studies on the same topic. Hence the research method used by the study rightly points out the
factors affecting the information governance on the dual use of mobile devices.
Conclusion
Growing use of mobile devices involves a greater risk but if the factors are
determined in a proper manner then it is easy to fight against the problem raised from it. This
study particularly explores the factors affecting the information governance and it finds the
factors in a suitable way. The risks associated with mobile devices will be reduced and use of
mobile devices will have only positive effect on its users if factors are addressed properly.
The study thus suggests that good information security governance framework is required and
organizations should identify the underlying mechanics.
Article 2
Amali, L.N., Mahmuddin, M. and Ahmad, M., 2014. Information Technology
Governance Framework in the Public Sector Organizations. TELKOMNIKA
(Telecommunication Computing Electronics and Control), 12(2), pp.429-436.
Annotation
Information technology governance emerged to produce efficient and effective use of
IT. Importance of this governance is felt by both the sectors of the economy-public and
private. This paper mainly aims to provide framework of IT governance in public sector
organizations and the relevant factors that contribute to the implementation of IT governance
in Indonesia.

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Introduction
Various countries felt the need of IT governance to achieve their desired goals.
Presently, numerous organizations are adopting and applying IT governance. Public sector
organizations included IT governance in its purview for better evaluation, direction and
monitor of IT in organizations. It is also expected that ITG practices will improve the
performance of organization. Thus along with the existing frameworks new approaches
should be adopted. The initiation of ITG was 1990 and it was outcome of government
regulations concerning information policy issues. Both sectors of economy are so different
from each other but both require ITG. Investments on IT nowadays play an integral role for
increasing economic growth of a country. Particularly with respect to public sector ITG
adopted for success. There are three elements of ITG framework- processes, structures and
relational mechanisms. The focus of public sector to achieve greater performance needs
control over IT spending.
In Indonesia lack of clear structure for ITG raised difficulty to assess the competence
of resources used for IT and risks linked with awareness and utilization of ITG in public
sector (Al Omari et al. 2012). The study thus was conducted with a view that it could provide
solution to the government of Indonesia in order to mitigate problems raised within the
system.
Analysis
For understanding the function of ITG in public sector, a descriptive approach is used.
This approach involves survey of policies, procedures, literatures, technical and non technical
documentation and observation. This study revealed that ITG evolved to recognize business
value of IT. In order to recognize value of business a framework is identified which promote
ITG. This framework shows that vision of ITG is important for being innovative, monitoring
and evaluation of ITG is required for assuring better performance and the roles of different

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units should be assigned in a proper manner. Study finally shows that policies regarding ITG
should be implemented with suitable guidance.
Thus study using descriptive approach points out the factors which contribute to better
performance of ITG in public sector. The findings of the study are consistent with other
studies on the same topic.
Conclusion
The purpose of this paper to provide a suitable framework for guiding ITG in public
sector is solved to some extent .The paper offer a ground that organizations must follow to
obtain benefits by implementing ITG. It is expected that the framework proposed by the
study will develop understanding power of organizations to solve problems raised within
organization. The framework developed by keeping in mind the three elements of ITG
mechanism which are important for proper implementation of IT.
Comparison of two articles
The two journal articles under consideration show that Information Governance is
very important for the growth of any organization. Articles pointed out gap exist during the
implementation of proper IG. For increasing the growth of any organization IG should be
given more importance because proper IG would lower the risks associated with security
issues. Both the studies provide path for IG implementation.
The first article although identifies the appropriate factors affecting IG but the factors
determined by the study already being identified by other studies there is no new factor
identified which affects IG, it only shows consistency with other studies. Thus research gap
existed in the particular issue addressed by first article.

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Now coming to the second article which concentrated on solving problems in public
sector of Indonesia gives a framework of ITG which should be followed by the public sector
to expand growth of public sector. This study has shortcomings in the sense, it used a
descriptive approach which gives a very general solution to the problems faced by the sector,
if the research method used by the study changed to some qualitative approach then it would
be easy to point out the issues by citing an example.
The overall observation of two articles shows that IG is very important and should be
implemented for achieving goals that are set by the organizations.
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References
Al Omari, L., Barnes, P.H. and Pitman, G., 2012, December. Optimising COBIT 5 for IT
governance: examples from the public sector. In Proceedings of the ATISR 2012: 2nd
International Conference on Applied and Theoretical Information Systems Research (2nd.
ATISR2012). Academy of Taiwan Information Systems Research.
Amali, L.N., Mahmuddin, M. and Ahmad, M., 2014. Information Technology Governance
Framework in the Public Sector Organizations. TELKOMNIKA (Telecommunication
Computing Electronics and Control), 12(2), pp.429-436.
Garbarino-Alberti, H., 2013. IT governance and human resources management: A framework
for SMEs. International Journal of Human Capital and Information Technology Professionals
(IJHCITP), 4(3), pp.40-57.
Silic, M. and Back, A., 2013. Factors impacting information governance in the mobile device
dual-use context. Records Management Journal, 23(2), pp.73-89.
Wilkin, C.L., Campbell, J. and Moore, S., 2013. Creating value through governing IT
deployment in a public/private-sector inter-organisational context: A human agency
perspective. European Journal of Information Systems, 22(5), pp.498-511.