Analysis of the Relative Weight and Total Axis of Indicators/Dimensions of the Internal Control System in Higher Education Institutions in Mozambique, from 2018 to 2020

Authors

  • Natalia Graziano UP-MAPUTO

Keywords:

Internal Control, Internal Control Performance Indicators, Internal Control System. Públic Administratio

Abstract

The present study sought to investigate the relative weight and the total axis of the indicators/dimensions of the internal control system, aiming to determine the influence of each variable in each dimension and the type of arrangement that would be applied in relation to the achievements of the control requirements. Internal. For this purpose, a total of 59 subjects (39 male and 20 female), representing three universities in Mozambique, namely the Pedagogical University of Maputo, with 21 subjects, the Eduardo Mondlane University, with 20 subjects and the Licungo University, with 18 subjects, participated in the study. To collect data, a questionnaire survey with closed questions was applied. For this purpose, a five-point Likert measurement scale was used. The data were analyzed using the SPSS statistical program, 21.0, with a significance level of 5%. Data normality assumptions were checked using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. Analyzes were performed using means, standard deviations and percentages. From the work it was concluded that information and communication, as well as monitoring and control, were considered tools with a very positive influence and that, therefore, they must be exercised efficiently and effectively by specialists from the institution in their day-to-day activities. -a-daily -day.

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Published

2024-04-02

How to Cite

Graziano, N. (2024). Analysis of the Relative Weight and Total Axis of Indicators/Dimensions of the Internal Control System in Higher Education Institutions in Mozambique, from 2018 to 2020. ALBA - ISFIC RESEARCH AND SCIENCE JOURNAL, 1(3), 21–32. Retrieved from https://alba.ac.mz/index.php/alba/article/view/50