Abstract
Information communication technology has
become an integral part of the management of higher
educational institutions worldwide. There is no aspect of
our lives that technology has not penetrated and brought
lasting impact. This study delves into the intricate
dynamics of how ICT influences management and
learning processes in higher learning institutions. It
sought to critically examine the impact of the integration
of information communication technology in the strategic
management of institutions of higher learning, specifically
focusing on North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo.
It aims to critically assess the integration of ICT and its
impact on financial management, human resource
management, and the overall enhancement of faculty and
employee effectiveness in Congolese higher learning
institutions. The study was conducted within selected
institutions of higher learning in North Kivu in Congo.
The study engaged a sample size of 124 staff from select
universities who participated in this study. The study was
guided by the positivist research philosophy, and it
employed a cross-sectional descriptive design. This study
utilized purposive sampling technique to get the sample
size. Data collection was done through questionnaires.
Data analysis entailed using descriptive statistics and
inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics used mean and
standard deviation which served as key metrics. The Ftest was used to make statistical inferences. Analysis of
qualitative data was done using the use of content
analysis. The study established that ICT usage, ICT
accessibility, and ICT integration both have significant
influence on academic performance. Furthermore, the
study determined that strategic leadership played a
mediating role in the relationship between ICT
integration and academic performance. It is, therefore,
advisable for managers of these institutions to invest in
ICT so that they can improve performance and increase
service delivery to all the stakeholders.
become an integral part of the management of higher
educational institutions worldwide. There is no aspect of
our lives that technology has not penetrated and brought
lasting impact. This study delves into the intricate
dynamics of how ICT influences management and
learning processes in higher learning institutions. It
sought to critically examine the impact of the integration
of information communication technology in the strategic
management of institutions of higher learning, specifically
focusing on North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo.
It aims to critically assess the integration of ICT and its
impact on financial management, human resource
management, and the overall enhancement of faculty and
employee effectiveness in Congolese higher learning
institutions. The study was conducted within selected
institutions of higher learning in North Kivu in Congo.
The study engaged a sample size of 124 staff from select
universities who participated in this study. The study was
guided by the positivist research philosophy, and it
employed a cross-sectional descriptive design. This study
utilized purposive sampling technique to get the sample
size. Data collection was done through questionnaires.
Data analysis entailed using descriptive statistics and
inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics used mean and
standard deviation which served as key metrics. The Ftest was used to make statistical inferences. Analysis of
qualitative data was done using the use of content
analysis. The study established that ICT usage, ICT
accessibility, and ICT integration both have significant
influence on academic performance. Furthermore, the
study determined that strategic leadership played a
mediating role in the relationship between ICT
integration and academic performance. It is, therefore,
advisable for managers of these institutions to invest in
ICT so that they can improve performance and increase
service delivery to all the stakeholders.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1459-1465 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 6 Jun 2024 |
| Externally published | Yes |