Enhancing Academic Organizations through Information Technology Systems: Positive Impacts and Innovations
Stephanie Grace Villarubia - Cortes
Discipline: Education
Abstract:
The integration of information technology (IT) in business operations is essential for efficiency, yet the Philippines
ranked 61st out of 64 in Global Finance's 2022 list of technologically advanced countries, indicating under utilization.
This study examines IT adoption in academic institutions based on surveys from 2019 and 2021, focusing on business
costs, IT infrastructure, and productivity. Findings show no significant changes in salary and IT project costs, though
utility costs increased. Only 6% of institutions reported IT investments and staff training, while 50% adopted systems
like Learning Management Systems. However, only 38% confirmed effective software utilization. Productivity
improved for 37% of respondents, while 63% saw no change. While IT adoption offers potential benefits, the study
reveals limited impact due to under utilization. Enhancing IT implementation and training is crucial for maximizing
its advantages in academic settings.The findings of this study show that the data that supports this study shows no
significant changes in business costs and the minority only shows an increase in productivity when schools are required
to adapt to IT for them to provide their service during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
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