Development of an Online Leave Calendar System for Personnel at the School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Phayao using Google Calendar

Abstract

This study aimed to develop an online leave calendar system for personnel of the School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Phayao using Google Calendar, and to evaluate user satisfaction with the developed system. The participants in this study consisted of 58 academic and support staff members within the School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Phayao. The tool for data collection was a satisfaction assessment form regarding an online leave calendar system developed by Google Calendar. This assessment form was thoroughly reviewed and validated for quality by experts to ensure its accuracy and appropriateness before implementation. The findings from the satisfaction assessment revealed that the overall average satisfaction score was found to be the "highest" level, with an average score of 4.57 ± 0.57. Furthermore, each aspect of the assessment showed the "highest" level of satisfaction. The topic of 'accessing the online leave calendar system through various communication devices' exhibited the highest score compared to other topics in the assessment form. Based on the result of these findings, it can be concluded that staff of the School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Phayao, expressed the "highest" satisfaction regarding the developed online leave calendar system. Moreover, the online leave calendar system in this study efficiently facilitated the leave data management and improved human resource management within the organization. Hence, this study indicated the potential adaptation of online digital technology regarding planning and practice of organizational management, especially human resources, and might be further development for other organizational management with the School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Phayao, suggests further systems in other administrative contexts.