Strategic Information Systems Planning and the Management of Uganda Martyrs University

ABSTRACT The study assessed the effect of Strategic Information Systems Planning (SISP) on the management of Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) on five objectives :(1) To determine the profile of the respondents in terms of departments and job description. (2) To investigate the significant factors relevant to UMU for effective SISP. (3) To identify the gaps of SISP in UMU. (4) Investigate the level of implementation of the different tasks necessary for SISP in UMU. (5) To establish the relationship between SISP and the management of UMU. The research employed a descriptive correlation design, used a structured questionnaire to collect data frcm 128 respondents, sample size determined using Sloven’s formula. The data was analysed using frequencies, means and SPSS. The findings reveal that: 1) Lectures and administrators form the majority of UMU management with the management team as the least. 2) There are significant factors necessary for an effective SISP. An absence or neglect of one or more of these factors will have an effect on SISP. 3) UMU uses bottom up methodology and ICT personnel for SISP. 4) Most of the tasks used in SISP at UMU are poorly implemented. 5) There is a significant relationship between SISP and the management of UMU. 6) SISP can predict the level of management in UMU. The researcher recommends that: 1) UMU should effectively use the critical success factors to achieve an effective SISP process. 2) UMU should fill the gaps identified during SISP. 3) UMU should use the Top-down approach for SISP. 4) UMU should satisfactorily implement the different tasks of SISP to enhance its Information Systems planning for better management of the University.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRELIMINARY PAGES Page

DECLARATION A

DECLARATION B ii

APPROVAL SHEET iii

DEDICATION iv

ACKNOWLEDGENT v

ABSTRACT vi

LIST OF ACRONYMS vii

Chapter Page

One THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

Background of the Study 1

Statement of the Problem 2

Purposes of the Study 3

Research Objectives 3

Research Questions 4

Hypothesis 4

Scope 5

Significance of the Study 5

Operational Definitions of Key Terms 6

Two REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 8

Concepts, Ideas, Opinions From Authors/Experts 8

Theoretical Perspectives 16

Related Studies 18

Three METHODOLOGY 22

Research Design 22

Research Population 22

Sample Size 22

Sampling Procedure 23

Research Instrument 23

Validity and Reliability of the Instrument 24

Data Gathering Procedures 25

Data Analysis 26

Ethical Considerations 27

Limitations of the Study 27

Four PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

OF DATA 28

Five FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS 44

Findings 44

Conclusions 44

Recommendations 45

References 47

Appendices 51

Appendix I - Transmittal Letter 51

Appendix II - Informed Consent 52

Appendix Ill-Calculating sample 53

Appendix IV - Research Instrument 54

Researcher’s Curriculum Vitae 58