Perceived Applicability of Educational Management Information System [EMIS] in Secondary Schools using the TOE Framework

Abstract

The utility of information communication technologies [ICTs] in educational planning and management has rapidly increased due to its efficiency and effectiveness. This descriptive study is, therefore, mainly focused on comprehensive analysis of the applicability of EMIS in secondary schools in fulfilling its objectives as perceived by head teachers, using the technology, organization, and environment (TOE) framework as a guideline. A self-developed questionnaire was designed on a 5-point scale, comprising five factors with 37 close-ended items, was administered to head teachers, all 1704 secondary school head teachers' from 11 districts of Southern Punjab constituted population. Four hundred and twenty-six (i.e., 25% of the population) secondary school head teachers (246 male, 180 female), representing both urban and rural areas, were randomly selected using proportionate stratified random sampling technique and 322 participants (76% of sample) finally responded. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were utilized to analyze the data. Results revealed that EMIS was perceived certainly useful to enhance administrative performance of secondary school head teachers. This study, however, recommended for the top and middle level management to provide the required human and financial resources to secondary schools for effective utilization of EMIS data.