Strategies for Resource Management in the Department of Education: A Systematic Review of Efficiency and Effectiveness

This systematic review examines the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department of Education's resource management strategies, with an emphasis on budgetary planning, technological integration, and policy implementation at the elementary, secondary, and higher education levels. Using the PICOS paradigm, the study critically evaluates 39 papers published between 2019 and 2024 that were chosen based on precise inclusion criteria outlined in the report. Efficiency is defined as the ideal allocation and utilization of resources to achieve desired results with little waste, as opposed to effectiveness, which assesses the impact of these strategies on educational quality and stakeholder satisfaction. The analysis focuses on significant results on how strategic resource allocation improves institutional sustainability and academic achievement. This assessment intends to recommend to policymakers, school leaders, and teachers to maximize resource management strategies to accomplish educational goals while improving operational efficiency.