Effects of Digital Transformation on Employee Mindsets in Oman's Higher Education Sector
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| Title: | Effects of Digital Transformation on Employee Mindsets in Oman's Higher Education Sector |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Mahfoodh Al Sabbagh |
| Source: | International Society for Technology, Education, and Science. 2024. |
| Availability: | International Society for Technology, Education, and Science. 944 Maysey Drive, San Antonio, TX 78227. Tel: 515-294-1075; Fax: 515-294-1003; email: istesoffice@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.istes.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Speeches/Meeting Papers Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Educational Change, Higher Education, College Faculty, Teacher Attitudes, Technological Literacy, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Educational Strategies, Positive Attitudes, Technology Integration, Attitude Change, Faculty Development, Organizational Culture, Employee Attitudes, Digital Literacy |
| Geographic Terms: | Oman |
| Abstract: | Purpose: This study investigates the impact of digital transformation on employee mindsets within Oman's higher education sector. It examines how employees perceive and adapt to integrating digital technologies in teaching, learning, and administrative processes. The research aims to identify factors influencing employee receptiveness and preparedness for this digital shift by understanding these mindsets. The study will explore the challenges and opportunities associated with digital transformation from an employee perspective. This will provide valuable insights for developing effective strategies to promote positive digital mindsets, build capacity, and achieve a smooth digital transformation journey within Oman's higher education institutions. Design/ methodology /approach: This study adheres to the positivist research paradigm. Positivism emphasizes the objective nature of reality, where knowledge is acquired through measurable observations and analysed using statistical methods. This approach aligns with the quantitative research methods employed in this study. A survey instrument was developed and administered to 40 employees in one of the higher institutions in Oman. This approach allows for the collection and analysis of data to identify relationships between variables -- a random sampling method employed to ensure adequate representation of the targeted population. Findings: The findings indicate a relationship between digital skills, change attitudes, and perceived organizational support, which the identified relationship contributes to the shaping of employees' mindsets toward digital transformation. The findings reveal a significant effect of digital transformation on developing employees' digital mindsets in Oman's higher education sector. Although the sample is taken from one case study in a limited geographical area in Oman, which may jeopardize the generalizability of the finding, the study opens a new research horizon to validate the results in similar locations. Originality/value: This study offers insights and recommendations for changing employee mindsets in Omani higher education institutions. [For the complete proceedings, see ED672804.] |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | ED673098 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Purpose: This study investigates the impact of digital transformation on employee mindsets within Oman's higher education sector. It examines how employees perceive and adapt to integrating digital technologies in teaching, learning, and administrative processes. The research aims to identify factors influencing employee receptiveness and preparedness for this digital shift by understanding these mindsets. The study will explore the challenges and opportunities associated with digital transformation from an employee perspective. This will provide valuable insights for developing effective strategies to promote positive digital mindsets, build capacity, and achieve a smooth digital transformation journey within Oman's higher education institutions. Design/ methodology /approach: This study adheres to the positivist research paradigm. Positivism emphasizes the objective nature of reality, where knowledge is acquired through measurable observations and analysed using statistical methods. This approach aligns with the quantitative research methods employed in this study. A survey instrument was developed and administered to 40 employees in one of the higher institutions in Oman. This approach allows for the collection and analysis of data to identify relationships between variables -- a random sampling method employed to ensure adequate representation of the targeted population. Findings: The findings indicate a relationship between digital skills, change attitudes, and perceived organizational support, which the identified relationship contributes to the shaping of employees' mindsets toward digital transformation. The findings reveal a significant effect of digital transformation on developing employees' digital mindsets in Oman's higher education sector. Although the sample is taken from one case study in a limited geographical area in Oman, which may jeopardize the generalizability of the finding, the study opens a new research horizon to validate the results in similar locations. Originality/value: This study offers insights and recommendations for changing employee mindsets in Omani higher education institutions. [For the complete proceedings, see ED672804.] |
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