International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume IV, Issue VI, June 2020 | ISSN 2454–6186

Exploring the Relationship between the Effect of Technology and Employee Performance: The Case of Maryknoll College of Panabo, INC

Aphrodite Gajo¹, Rhascyrard Siacor², Albert Louie Latoreno³, Jevannel Borlio⁴, Mark Van Buladaco^5
1,2,3Student, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Davao del Norte State College, Philippines
⁴Instructor, Institute of Education, Davao del Norte State College, Philippines
⁵Instructor, Institute of Information Technology, Davao del Norte State College, Philippines

Abstract -Technology and social media platforms are making changes in many types of work environments. With the advent of technological advancements in the academic realm, it caused both improvements and distractions in the operations. This study investigated the effects of technology, in the form of social media platforms on employee’s performance of a private school, catering to both secondary and tertiary levels. One hundred five (105) respondents returned the request to answer the online survey forms, which represented both the academic and administrative personnel who maneuver the college operations. The study utilized the quantitative non-experimental research design, employing the correlational technique to test if there is a significant relationship between the interplaying variables. Significant differences were also identified when the respondents are grouped according to gender, age group, and designation.
Results revealed a positive correlation between the effects of using technology in the workplace and its employee performance. However, on the strength of the relationship, there is a weak correlation. Thus, we could not proceed with the generation of the model to identify which indicators of effects of technology can significantly influence employee performance.
Nevertheless, this study recommends that the college administration should set rules concerning the responsible utilization of social media platforms as a technological breakthrough on advancing teaching and learning processes. As the usage of this form of technology is affecting the employee performance level, it is suggested that school personnel would craft policies and conduct training for members of the faculty and non-teaching staff on how to maximize social media platforms in the academic workplace.

Keywords: Correlational Research, IT Skills, Employee Performance, Davao City

I. INTRODUCTION

A. Background of the Study

The Philippines has improved in terms of technology in the past year and currently will grow in the next years. Manila has climbed to the 55th spot out of 82 economies tracked in the latest Technological Readiness Ranking published by the Economic Intelligence Unit. The Philippines bagged a score of 5.5 and shared the 55th place with Colombia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Serbia, and Sri Lanka[1].