Information management practices and team vitality in public universities in Bayelsa state

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between information management and team vitality in public universities in Bayelsa State. Specifically, it examines the extent to which information sharing, transfer, and dissemination influence team resourcefulness. A cross-sectional research design was used, focusing on Senior Administrative Officers, including Assistant Registrars, Principal Officers, Deputy Registrars, and Administrative Secretaries, with a population size of 261 from three universities: Niger Delta University, Bayelsa Medical University, and University of Africa. Data were collected using structured questionnaires, and the Pearson Moment Correlation Coefficient was applied for inferential analysis, processed through SPSS V.23. The findings reveal a significant relationship between all dimensions of information management (sharing, transfer, and dissemination) and team resourcefulness. Based on these findings, the study recommends encouraging knowledge sharing, enhancing information transfer mechanisms, and promoting information dissemination to foster greater resourcefulness among teams in public universities.