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The Effect Information and Communication Technologies on

Organizational Agility in Islamic Azad University of Khuzestan
Marzieh Hajavazzadeh *
Department of management, Shoushtar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shoushtar, Iran.

Ghanbar Amirnejad
Department of management, Shoushtar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shoushtar, Iran.
*Corresponding author: m.hajavazzadeh@gmail.com

Keywords

Abstract

Information technology
communication technology
Organizational Agility
Islamic Azad University of Khuzestan

These days in relation to organs and governmental firms have become particularly important. Agility can
have different dimensions. But in this paper we only role of information and communication technology on
organizational agility in Islamic Azad Khuzestan university. Currently, the appropriate use of information
and communication technology has created a new challenge in large organizations. Thereof, organizations
should be able to achieve your goals in order to succeed in ICT accelerate its work, to the best use. Each
organization can be through the implementation of ICT, solutions need to recognize their commissioning
work to solve problems. The main objective of this study was investigating the impact of information and
communication technology on organizational agility. Statistical Society of the Research Will include all
faculty members of Islamic Azad University, Khuzestan. Present research method is empirical based on
the target, and based on the method of data collection, is a descriptive research: term of the
relationship between variables is causal research and specifically, it is based on structural equation
modeling. Questionnaires and methods of statistical analysis using of SPSS and LISREL software is
also used to measure the research variables.

1.

Introduction

Quote of the third millennium, according to many experts, including Alvin Toffler only stable operating environment has changed, one of the
most important needs of the organization's ability to adapt to changes in the role of IT as the mother of modern sciences in known acceptance
[1].
Power and functionality of IT systems is growing at a rapid rate over time. In fact, we can say, IT leads generation beyond any other technology
industries are developing kidnapped. ICT enables managers to organize. To communicate better environment and more connected.
Greater participation in decision-making, speed up decision making, increase the speed of identifying the issues, reducing the height of the
pyramid organization, improving coordination and increasing staff, are just some of the impact that the adoption of ICT and its influence on
organizations.
Early in the third millennium witnessed many changes in societies and organizations have been concepts like e-government, e-commerce, ebanking, although they have enjoyed considerable influence such situation teacher and managers must be familiar with the concepts of
information and communication technology acceptance of information Technology subject related to the and be aware of their role in the
business of the third millennium. Any malpractice or negligence in this area could be facing serious organizational life to new changes [2].
Nowadays, senior management organizations believe that if you are looking to ensure continued job should be to surround yourself with how to
design the organizational structure of the organization is agility and acquirer and should be agility work place experience and know ledge can
change and be flexible work in harmony. One of the main priorities is agile, high attention to details. The amount of information exchange in
large agile organizations requires serious attention of key information, so organizations need agile, flexible information technology matching
conditions are unstable. Integrate information technology with business processes is essential [3].
Since the establishment of the Islamic Azad University, Khuzestan yet several challenges in terms of slow work, and the postponement of
current issues and waste time, labor, and dozens of other problems that ultimately led to the failure to provide appropriate services to students
and other clients were college course, there is a proverb says that when gold or in other words, things may never return back. Sets free university
faculty members face numerous threats Khuzestan. Thus the survival of the Islamic Azad University, on university management is necessary to
break through organizations using modern methods and new thinking approach to organizations take effective steps [4].
The current situation demands required to achieve given rapid changes in the organization is implementation of agile approach. In the way the
organization is run. Academic units as leading organizations that have played an important role in student academics talent.
Today, ICT can be a useful tool used for Studies in educational innovation and change in the education system is not possible without the
teachers' association and acceptance. A new phenomenon and its impact on various aspects of information technology have led to the emergence
of some fundamental change in the relations of human societies [5]. This phenomenon affects the impressive pace of human needs and has
created new needs.
Recent advances in the industry, computer and information, login information networks and the emergence of local, national, regional and
international developments, especially the Internet: multimedia, communication technologies, tools and new ways forward designers, planners
and managers, and executives have educational programs [2]. Through new information technologies in educational centers (schools and

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universities) and even homes, simple teacher-student relationship as a whole has changed. Thus, traditional learning paradigms are changing and
users are faced with vast amounts of information and knowledge [6]. Using the Internet in education, particularly university education academic
has found a special place in comparison with traditional systems has gained considerable popularity and usage.
Establishment and operation of institutions in addition to its benefits such as increased number of students, eliminating many of the physical and
geographical barriers, rapid and effective access to information resources in the world more and more communication between the teachers and
students, the absorption of human resources, teachers and skilled human resources professionals needed across the global, eliminating or
reducing administrative restrictive barriers and limitations problems, and challenges [7]. But what is certain is a good place for the emergence
of virtual universities talents, creativity and innovation.
Nowadays, information and communication technology as the main agent of change, cross-organizational goals are known. Given the proper
information is provided by ICT, Islamic Azad University of strategic processes can be developed. Managers in this organization found which
must have a valid level beyond geographical and cultural reach of communication and information [8]. The use of information technology and
communications are changing the educational system so that the institutional structures of the state a flat hierarchy, it is across organizational
boundaries eased. Communications and the IT based on the network all functions of organizational the teachers cared a lot of things need not be
physically present. In the present era of information technology around the world are creating a new revolution is no less important than the
Industrial Revolution. This revolutionary new capabilities and limits of human knowledge have developed considerably [9]. Today, every
organization utilizing information technology and information systems bring to the discussion of the usefulness or necessity of using computer
speech anywhere in between. IT organizations affects indicators of success for organizations of all initial conditions are considered [8].
One area that can take great impact on the technology is agile organization. Agility is the set of capabilities and competencies that make a
society survive and thrive in the business environment are [3]. This research examines the extent of use of information technology in
organizations, After assuring its application, its impact on organizational agility, including speed, quality, cost, and flexibility in automating the
faculty members of Islamic Azad University, Khuzestan have been investigated.

2.

The conceptual model

The following conceptual model was selected for the study. Within the meaning of the impact of ICT infrastructure component of agility
include: quality, cost, speed, automation and flexibility is shown.

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3.

Variables and Research hypothesis

In this research, organizational agility as the dependent variable in information technology and communications are considered as independent
variables.
1. Secondary independent variables: IT hardware, Telecommunication Technology, Knowledge of engineering technology, HumanMachine Interface Technology, Management, clients (customers), IT software, Networking Technology.
2. Secondary dependent variables: Power of Accountability, Flexibility, Quality, act quickly, Cost, Automation (virtualization).

4.

The main goal and Hypothesis

The main goal in this article is the study of ICT organizational agility effect on Islamic Azad University, Khuzestan. Internal factors are positive
and significant impact of ICT agility. ICT has a positive and significant impact on organizational agility.

5.

Empirical Results

Given the normal distribution of data, the interpretation of one-sample t-test variables with a value equal to the number of test 3 (test Value = 3)
and 95% (5% error) is used. In the test, whereas the P-Value is greater than 0.05, the variables evaluated with the test (number 3) no significant
difference in outcome in the study population, there is moderate. And if the P-Value is less than 0.05, the variables evaluated with the test (,
number 3) is significant difference in the operating results of the statistical population is desirable.
Table 1. T test for variables and indicators

6.

Factor

Test T

S.D

M.D

P-Value Sig.(2-tailed)

Domestic factors
External factors
Organizational agility

0.753
-1.593
-1.744

0.56829
0.6634
0.4332

3.0247
2.9390
2.9564

0.452
0.112
0.082

Questions Results

In this regard, the analysis of the research questions can be concluded that:
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The first research question: About 45% of respondents use human-machine interfaces for accessing the operating too high, 28%
moderate and 10% is considered very low.
The second research question: About 56% of respondents use manpower to implement the information system too much and 36% and
13% moderate and 2% is considered very low.
The third research question: About 34% of respondents use the computer facilities of the hardware too much and 45% and 34%
average and 5% are considered too low.
The fourth research question: About 34% of respondents use the computer a lot, and 56% of high-tech equipment and 13% have
moderate and 4% too low.
The fifth research question: About 2% of respondents use a microwave communication system, and 4% too high, 15% moderate and
48% is considered very low.
The sixth research question: About 6% of respondents using wireless communications in computer networks have increased a lot, and
14% and 50% moderate and 36% is considered very low.
The seventh research question: About 72% of respondents absorption, distribution, storage of knowledge is too high, 12% moderate
and 24% have considered.
Eight research questions: About 72% of respondent's absorption, diffusion, application knowledge and 24% too high, 11% moderate
and 1% is considered very low.
Nine research questions: About 38% of respondents use the management information system and 30% too high, 30% moderate and
15% is considered very low.
Ten research questions: About 42% of respondents use the web database too much and 24% and 26% moderate and 10% is considered
very low.
Eleven research questions: Approximately 8% of respondents in the application of ICT to access information and 4% too high, 43%
moderate and 44% is considered very low.
Twelve research questions: about 8% of respondents in ICT satisfaction of the users too much, and 2% and 45% moderate and 43% is
considered very low
Thirteenth research question: Approximately 31% of respondents rate the effectiveness of top management support for information
technology too much and 50% and 20% moderate and 4% are considered too low.
Fourteen research questions: About 40% of respondents rate the effectiveness of middle managers in support of information
technology too much and 48% and 15% moderate and 4% are considered too low.
Fifteen research questions: About 36% of respondents were using with the level of technical and administrative needs too much and
14% moderate and 50% and 6% are considered too low.
Sixteen research questions: Approximately 44% of respondents familiar with the software used at the university level too high, 40%
and 20% moderate and 3% is considered very low.

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7.

Conclusion

Given that denial agility impact on organizational success in today's changing markets plays. Yet we know that the success of an organization
largely depends on the efficient use of information technology. Thus, this study sought to evaluate the impact of information technology on the
agility capabilities and determine its relationship with the agility of an organization. To determine the level of agility organizations to identify
ways to maximize their investment profits and further exploitation of information technology In order to enable agility and improve competitive
advantage. Although the impact of information and communication technologies on organizational agility Islamic Azad University, Khuzestan
obvious and proven in this study, but there are some limitations of the study suggest opportunities for future research. Further investigation can
be answered with different variables among different groups of teachers with different backgrounds and cultures and different age groups
checkout. Also, according to the results of the research can be found below in this regard to broaden understanding of proposed ICT and
organizational agility:
It is suggested in the study of other factors influencing organizational agility in government and private companies to be examined.
Recommended by the effects of other variables such as information technology, productivity and performance can be evaluated. recommended
research using other technology acceptance models such as the diffusion of innovation theory and the theory of rational behavior action plan to
be done and the results of the research to be compared.

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