Information Technology Utilization of the Local Government Employees in the Province of Capiz, Philippines

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which local government employees in Mambusao, Capiz, used information technology. Using stratified random sampling, 261 respondents were identified and surveyed using a modified questionnaire. The descriptive-inferential research method was used, and the results were interpreted at the level of significance of 0.05. The findings revealed that the respondents were middle-aged females, married, college graduates with 16 years of service and had no IT related trainings attended. Furthermore, respondents used IT in their jobs only moderately. The extent to which they used information technology was significantly influenced by their age, implying that this factor should be prioritized in the selection and hiring of employees in the local government unit. Moreover, the number of IT equipment, software, and internet connectivity utilized by Local Government Unit employees has significantly increased, indicating that the employees are willing to use IT equipment and that the government may ensure that the IT equipment required may be made available. The LGUs may prepare and implement a comprehensive e-modernization program highlighting the maximum use of IT for efficient delivery of basic social services.  The said program may include:  allocation for purchasing IT equipment, training and re-training of the employees.