Information Technology and Administrative Innovation of the Central Agency for Information Technology in Kuwait

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to find out how the information technology affects managerial innovation in Central Agency for Information Technology in Kuwait. Four dimensions of information technology (hardware, software, databases, and networks) were selected to measure their impact on managerial innovation. Subjects were all employees working at Central Agency for Information Technology in Kuwait. Data was collected using a questionnaire. Relevant statistical methods were used to analyze items as well as testing hypotheses. The findings suggested a high level of information technology usage, with a first rank for hardware. The results also showed a moderate level of administrative innovation of Central Agency for Information Technology. On the part of the impact of information technology on managerial innovation, the results concluded that there is a significant impact of three dimensions of information technology (hardware, databases, and networks) on managerial innovation of Central Agency for Information Technology in Kuwait. Hence, the study recommends encouragement of teams to generate new practical ideas, as well as establishing training programs for employees at different managerial levels with the aim of developing their capabilities and improve their effectiveness in information technology issues and advancements