A Study of Material Resources Management in The preparatory schools of Arsizone
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2007-03
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the status of the management of material resources
in the preparatory schools of Arsi Zone of Oromia Regional State; and hence to discover if
differences exist among teachers, ETB members and principals in perceiving the problems
identified To this end, answers to basic questions pertaining to the management of school
material resources, which consists Material resources planning, acquisitions and supplement of
educational materials, Organization and staffing material resources, Management, purchasing
educational materials, production of educational materials, warehousing, Allocation and
distribution of educational material resources, materials handling, proper use of material
resources, efficiency and effectiveness of resources management, standards in educational
materials, disposition, Responsibility and authority in material resources management were
sought.
Following a review of the literature related to the problem understudy, a survey questionnaire
was developed, Pilot tested, modified and distributed to a sample of 105 teachers, 30 ETB
members and 5 principals drawn from 5 preparatory schools of Arsi zone. Of the respective total
sample size of the three study groups, 92.4 percent teachers, 90 percent ETB members and 100
percent of the principals, filled in and returned the questionnaire.
Some of the major findings include:
The preparatory schools were not in a position to manage their material resources
properly.
The necessary guidelines to manage material resources were not disseminated to the
users.
Appropriate number of man power was not assigned to the stores of the sample schools.
There was poor coordination among the concerned bodies to implement managerial
functions, in the system.
Managing and controlling of material resources was leji to the store keepers
Material resources were not identified, arranged, recorded and coded properly.
Most of the principals and the administrative staff in these schools did not have the
necessary professional training and experience in relation to their position.
- Most of the concerned bodies seldom participate in material resources management.
Recommendations for efficient resources management include:
The managerial functions of principals and administrative staff should be strengthened and
training on management of material resources should be given.
The schools should closely work with teachers, students, parents and community to secure
effective and efficient resources management. Allempts could be made to Improve the
professional training and experience of administrative staff
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Material Resources Management in The preparatory