APPROACHES TO ENHANCE FIXED ASSETS MANAGEMENT OF THE UNIVERSITIES IN JIANGXI PROVINCE

Abstract

This research aims to : 1) To investigate components and indicators of fixed assets management of the universities in Jiangxi Province. 2) To explore the current state, desired state and priority demand of the fixed assets management of the universities in Jiangxi Province. 3) To develop and evaluate approaches to enhance fixed assets management of universities in Jiangxi Province. This research is divided into 3 phases. Phase 1: Investigate components and indicators of fixed assets management of the universities in Jiangxi Province.Researcher invited 5 experts to evaluate the components and indicators of fixed assets management. Phase 2: Explore the current state, desired state of the fixed assets management of the universities in Jiangxi Province.Researcher conducted the questionnaire survey on 142 fixed assets management staff from 3 universities. Researcher selected 5 experts from 3 universities in Jiangxi Province for interviews. These 5 experts are researchers and managers in the field of educational administration, each with over 5 years of experience in educational management and holding a master's degree or higher.Phase 3: Develop and evaluate approaches to enhance fixed assets management of universities in Jiangxi Province.This phase focused on developing and evaluating approaches that can significantly enhance the efficiency of fixed assets management of universities in Jiangxi Province. The evaluation was conducted through in-depth interviews with 5 experts, including academics, educators, and principals, who have extensive experience and knowledge in the field of fixed assets management.

The research results indicate that:

1.The fixed assets management of the universities includes 5 components: (1) Allocation of fixed assets; (2) Purchase of fixed assets; (3) Registration of fixed assets; (4) Use of fixed assets; (5) Disposal of fixed assets. According to expert evaluation, the five components are considered appropriate and feasible.

2.The current state of fixed assets management in the universities is generally at a moderate level, while the desired state is generally at a very high level. The priority demand indicators for the modified fixed assets management, from high to low, are as follows:(1) Allocation of fixed assets; (2) Purchase of fixed assets; (3) Use of fixed assets; (4) Registration of fixed assets; (5) Disposal of fixed assets.

3.The research findings revealed that the five components of fixed assets management were further detailed into 46 approaches to enhance fixed assets management of the universities in Jiangxi Province. After validation by experts, these approaches were rated as having the highest level of applicability, utility, and feasibility.

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