Decision-making in local government authorities, Tanzania: a case of Hanang District

Abstract

This study aims to examine the influence of Human Resource Information Systems HRIS on effective decision-making in local government authorities in Hanang District. Specifically, the study aims to determine the influence of HRIS usefulness, HRIS attitude HRIS ease of use, and HRIS trust on organizational decision-making at Hanang District Council. About 344 copies of questionnaire were distributed using a stratified simple random sampling technique. The data collected were analyzed using a multiple linear regression model. The results indicate that perceived HRIS usefulness was positive and significantly influenced organizational decision- making at Hanang District Council (p=0.018). The findings also show that perceived attitude was statistically significant in influencing organizational decision-making (p=0.000). Together, the results highlight a strong and favorable influence of perceived HRIS ease of use on organizational decision-making (p=0.000). However, the results demonstrate a statistically significant and negative influence of perceived HRIS trust on organizational decision-making (p=0.000). Therefore, this study recommends that the organization should enhance HRIS usability and user- friendly interface for optimal organizational decision-making.