Litshani, N. F.Mashau, T. S.Moyo, Herbert2018-10-052018-10-052018-09-21Moyo, Herbert (2018) Effectiveness of the information for planning purposes with particular reference to the South African - school administration management systems in John Taolo Gaetsewe District in the Northern Cape, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, <http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1211>http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1211DEd (Educational Management)Department of Educational ManagementThe study investigated the effectiveness of information collected through the SASAMS form in the Department of Basic Education in John Taolo Gaetsewe District in the Northern Cape. The research adopted the two research paradigms, namely, positivism and interpretivism. The research is situated within theories of leadership and organizational effectiveness. The mixed methods research design was used in this study. The study used the survey, interviews, documentary analysis and observation as research methods. The population comprised 171 schools in John Taolo Gaetsewe District. A simple random sampling procedure was employed to get a sample of 30 schools comprised 240 teachers, 3 teacher union representatives and 5 school governing body (SGB) members. Purposive sampling technique was also employed to choose 6 school principals and two EMIS Unit personnel. Qualitative data was generated through interviews, observation and documentary analysis. A survey was administered to obtain quantitative data. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24 was used for statistical information. Grounded theory was also employed, and it further provided a descriptive framework which assists in the understanding of a phenomenon that was being investigated. It was established that there were big disparities between enrolment figures declared and the actual ones that prevailed in schools. The study recommends that Circuit District Offices should constantly check and monitor the existence and maintenance of data source documents in schools in order that correct enrolment figures are maintained in schools at all times to enable effective planning processes. The SA-SAMS form should also incorporate a mechanism for detecting ‘ghost personnel’ and ‘ghost learners.’ The study further recommends the linking of HRMS and SA-SAMS tools to play complimentary roles so as to curb malpractices bedeviling the DBE. Additionally, the DBE should consider revising the policy where schools are allowed to factor in a 10% enrolment increase as it creates a good foundation for data falsification by unscrupulous officials.1 online resource (xvii, 304 leaves : color illustrations)enUniversity of VendaPlanningUCTDSouth African School AdministrationManagement SystemsEvaluationper Capita GrantLeadership effectivenessOrganizational effectivenessGrounded theory371.20110968711School management and organization -- South Africa -- Northern CapeSchool administrators -- South Africa -- Northern CapeSchool principals -- South Africa -- LimpopoSchool teachers -- South Africa -- Northern CapeSchool management -- South Africa -- Northern CapeThesisMoyo H. Effectiveness of the information for planning purposes with particular reference to the South African - school administration management systems in John Taolo Gaetsewe District in the Northern Cape. []. , 2018 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1211Moyo, H. (2018). <i>Effectiveness of the information for planning purposes with particular reference to the South African - school administration management systems in John Taolo Gaetsewe District in the Northern Cape</i>. (). . Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1211Moyo, Herbert. <i>"Effectiveness of the information for planning purposes with particular reference to the South African - school administration management systems in John Taolo Gaetsewe District in the Northern Cape."</i> ., , 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1211TY - Thesis AU - Moyo, Herbert AB - The study investigated the effectiveness of information collected through the SASAMS form in the Department of Basic Education in John Taolo Gaetsewe District in the Northern Cape. The research adopted the two research paradigms, namely, positivism and interpretivism. The research is situated within theories of leadership and organizational effectiveness. The mixed methods research design was used in this study. The study used the survey, interviews, documentary analysis and observation as research methods. The population comprised 171 schools in John Taolo Gaetsewe District. A simple random sampling procedure was employed to get a sample of 30 schools comprised 240 teachers, 3 teacher union representatives and 5 school governing body (SGB) members. Purposive sampling technique was also employed to choose 6 school principals and two EMIS Unit personnel. Qualitative data was generated through interviews, observation and documentary analysis. A survey was administered to obtain quantitative data. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24 was used for statistical information. Grounded theory was also employed, and it further provided a descriptive framework which assists in the understanding of a phenomenon that was being investigated. It was established that there were big disparities between enrolment figures declared and the actual ones that prevailed in schools. The study recommends that Circuit District Offices should constantly check and monitor the existence and maintenance of data source documents in schools in order that correct enrolment figures are maintained in schools at all times to enable effective planning processes. The SA-SAMS form should also incorporate a mechanism for detecting ‘ghost personnel’ and ‘ghost learners.’ The study further recommends the linking of HRMS and SA-SAMS tools to play complimentary roles so as to curb malpractices bedeviling the DBE. Additionally, the DBE should consider revising the policy where schools are allowed to factor in a 10% enrolment increase as it creates a good foundation for data falsification by unscrupulous officials. 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