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Challenges Associated with Records Management in Sunyani Technical University

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  • Mohammed, Safura
  • Tetteh, Rebecca
  • Ahmed Azumah, Ayisha

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The paper investigate the challenges of record management in Sunyani Technical University using standard Ordinary Least Square method (OLS), One-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), and the central tendency (Mean). The findings of the study show that record management in the institution is challenged by improper records management; inadequate proper security for records; inadequate professionally trained records managers; there are inadequate resources to facilitate proper records management practices in the institution; insufficient space for records management; misplacement of vital records in the institution; loss of vital records in the institution; inadequate computer terminals; lack of record keeping policy; lack of record retention; lack of disposition schedule in the institution; ineffective means of retrieving record; improper records management in the institution. The managements of the institution should consider the findings of the study and address these challenges for proper record management and the benefits associated with such benefits.

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  • Mohammed, Safura & Tetteh, Rebecca & Ahmed Azumah, Ayisha, 2018. "Challenges Associated with Records Management in Sunyani Technical University," MPRA Paper 89261, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    • Handle: RePEc:pra:mprapa:89261
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    1. Clement Mintah & Mohamed Gabir & Felicia Aloo & Elvis Kwame Ofori, 2022. "Do business records management affect business growth?," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 17(3), pages 1-21, March.

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    Keywords

    Record management; demographics; training in record management; satisfaction with record management;
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    JEL classification:

    • M51 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Personnel Economics - - - Firm Employment Decisions; Promotions

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