INTEGRATION OF DIGITALIZATION OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT IN UNIVERSITIES IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA IMPLICATIONS ON LECTURERS PRODUCTIVITY.

Abstract

This study examined the integration of digitalization of personnel management within Rivers State universities and its implications on the productivity of lecturers. The research investigated how digital tools and technologies are utilized in various aspects of personnel management, including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and administrative tasks. Furthermore, it explored the effects of digitalization on lecturers' productivity and identified key factors influencing the successful adoption and implementation of digital solutions.The study aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current status of digitalization in personnel management and its impact on lecturers' productivity in Rivers State universities.Preliminary findings suggest that while there is a growing adoption of digital tools in personnel management processes, there are still challenges in fully leveraging their potential to enhance lecturers' productivity. Factors such as organizational culture, technological infrastructure, training, and change management strategies play significant roles in determining the success of digitalization initiatives. The implications of these findings are crucial for university administrators, policymakers, and educators in Rivers State universities and beyond. The study concluded that addressing the identified challenges and leveraging the opportunities presented by digitalization, universities can better support lecturers in their teaching and research endeavors, ultimately enhancing the overall quality of education. It was also recommended inter alia that the provision of comprehensive training, effective and efficient training, customized professional development training and others could help in better educational outcome for students, lecturers, and the university generally.