Utilization of Information, Communication and Technology and Its Influence on Financial Management in Public Secondary School in Machakos County, Kenya
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2024-05
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
Many organizations have adopted ICT to perform their daily activities. In
educational institution, ICT is greatly used with aim that it will lead to better
performance of the institution. However, this has not been the case as some of the
initial problems are still experienced today. The purpose of this study was to
examine utilization of ICT and its influence in financial management in public
secondary schools in Machakos County. The objectives of this study were: To
determine principal access to ICT infrastructure and its influence on financial
management, determine principals knowledge on utilization of ICT and its influence
in management of finance, determine principals perception towards utilization of
ICT and its influence on financial management and also determine principals ICT
competency and its influence on financial management. The study was guided by the
theory of Technological Acceptance Model the study adopted descriptive research
design, questionnaires and interview schedules were used to collect data. The study
targeted 66 respondents which constitute 33 principals and 33 bursars. Purposive
sampling technique was used to select the sample. Cronbach`s coefficient alpha was
used to test reliability, coefficient of 0.7 or over was assumed to reflect internal
reliability of the instruments while validity of research instruments was determined
through consultation with experts. The data was analyzed using descriptive and
inferential statistics. Statistical packages for social science (SPSS V22) was used for
analysis. Frequencies, percentages, mean and standard deviation were used to
analyze the data and tables, pie charts and bar graphs were used to present the data.
Pearson’s Chi-square test was used to determine the influence of the independent
variables on dependent variable. The study established that principal had access to
basic ICT infrastructure, they had varying levels of knowledge and skills on ICT and
these significantly influenced their use of ICT in financial management. Principals
perception and competencies also influenced the way they utilised ICT in financial
management. The study recommends that government through MOE to enhance
wider access to ICT infrastructures in schools and principals to develop skills that
will enable them utilize more of available ICT infrastructures.
Description
A Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Masters of Education (Educational Administration) in the School of Education and Lifelong Learning of Kenyatta University, May 2024
Supervisor:
1. Daniel Otieno
2.Gladys Kinyanjui