Data Management and Decision-making in Selected Secondary Schools in Ntungamo Municipality

Abstract

This study was limited to the data-driven management and decision-making in selected secondary schools in Ntungamo Municipality. The purpose of the study was to assess the relationship between data management and decision-making in selected secondary schools in Ntungamo Municipality. The objectives of the study were: to identify the effect of manual data management on decision-making in secondary schools, to investigate the effect of electronic data management on decision-making in secondary schools, and to examine the relationship between data management and decision-making in selected secondary schools. A cross sectional research design was used and data was collected using interviews and questionnaires. According to the study findings on the effect of manual data management on decision-making in secondary schools were: manual data management in schools helps in achieving continuous school improvement in terms of increased student achievement, manual data is used for accountability purposes, manual data use plays an important role to produce proof whether actions taken by teachers and school leaders have added value for changing teachers classroom practices and improve student learning and achievement, helps in school development that is achieved when teachers and school leaders use data to determine how the school and stakeholders. The study findings on the effect of electronic data management on the decision making of secondary schools were: electronic data management helps administrators require information to base on for decision-making to carry out their official duties and responsibilities efficiently and effectively in a transparent manner, electronic data management also act as raw materials for research in various disciplines in the schools to facilitated development, electronic data management has long been seen as the graveyard of information to base on for smooth running of the school. The study findings on the relationship between data management and decision-making in selected secondary schools revealed that there is a significant positive relationship existed between data management and decision-making in selected secondary schools of Ntungamo Municipality. The study recommended that schools should consider transitioning from manual data management to electronic systems since electronic systems offer efficiency, accuracy, and scalability that can greatly enhance decision-making processes and schools need to provide training and professional development opportunities for staff members to ensure they are proficient in using electronic data management tools effectively.