10th Article | Volume 01 | Issue 03
e-AIMSS (Electronic Asset Inventory and Management System in School) for Resource Optimization and Organizational Productivity
Antonio C. Ahmad
antonio.ahmad001@deped.gov.ph
Administrative Officer V
DepEd SDO Camarines Norte
Daet, Camarines Norte, Philippines
Abstract
This capstone is centered around the development of an efficient electronic property inventory system tailored for school assets, driven by the overarching objective of resource optimization to ensure equitable access to vital materials for all learners. The methodology follows the “ISSO” framework (Ignite, Strategize, Systematize, Operationalize), complemented by a Logical Framework. The project employs a homegrown digitalized system constructed through a waterfall model approach, which undergoes alpha and beta testing. The study’s analysis utilizes a t-Test to evaluate its impact. The outcomes reveal that real-time property monitoring significantly enhances custodianship, while digitalization yields improvements in reliability, efficiency, and usability, effectively overhauling the conventional inventory process. The electronic system fosters stakeholder engagement, supporting communication, budget allocation, and audits. Comparative testing demonstrates clear advantages over traditional manual methods. In conclusion, this study underscores the merits of a refined electronic property inventory system. Notably, the research suggests a need for careful consideration of process complexities in outsourcing decisions and showcases the swift, precise, and transparent accounting provided by e-AIMSS deployments, thereby nurturing transparency and public confidence. This innovative approach holds promise for broader application within the realm of e-government processes.
Keywords: E-government, Government Digitalization, Homegrown Digitalization, Electronic Inventory, School Property, Asset Management, Property Inventory, Resource Optimization, Organizational Productivity, ISO 9126
How to cite:
Ahmad, A. (2023). e-AIMSS (Electronic Asset Inventory and Management System in School) for Resource Optimization and Organizational Productivity. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research and Innovation. 1(3), 121-139. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8326056.
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