Experiences of Integrating Human Capital Management Information System in Managing Teachers’ Records in Mkinga District, Tanga Region

Mhina,, Samwel John (2017) Experiences of Integrating Human Capital Management Information System in Managing Teachers’ Records in Mkinga District, Tanga Region. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study was set to investigate the Experiences of Integrating Human Capital Management Information System in Managing Teachers’ Records in Mkinga District Council in Tanga Region. The general objective of the study was to explore experiences of integrating HCMIS in managing teachers’ records specifically in stakeholders’ perceptions, benefits, impacts, emerging challenges and strategies for its effective implementation. A total of 79 respondents including 40 primary and 30 secondary teachers as well as 9 district officials were purposively selected as sample of the study. A descriptive survey study design using open ended interview, questionnaire and researcher’s observation was employed for data collection. The gathered data have been analyzed numerically and descriptively basing on the nature of data collection process. The findings have indicated that, generally stakeholders perceive HCMIS as useful and effective in managing teachers’ records as compared to traditional method. HCMIS is effective in aspects of benefits, positive impacts and stakeholders’ positive perceptions although the notable emerging challenges that can hinder effective implementation of HCMIS have been revealed; however the possible strong strategies to overcome those challenges have also been pin pointed. On view of those findings, the study recommends that, it is important to establish an agency that will guarantee HCMIS standards at all levels of HCMIS users. There also should be clear policy statements for strengthening and guiding effective implementation of HCMIS. Highly committed management that will support HCMIS running cost so as to enable effective service delivery through HCMIS is also recommended.

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