Abstract
Technology is now a key factor in driving the economies of
the world. Whether it is the field of pure o
r medical
sciences; management or social science; technology’s
involvement and influence is there. Technology and its fast
adoption have not only changed the traditional way of
doing businesses but also directly affected the individual
personalities, societies and nations. It has increased the
efficiency, horizon the span of knowledge and
strengthened the medium of information seeking.
Technology has its own merits and demerits but it depends
on how it is used, when and where it is applicable and
what technology may be used in specific situation or
circumstances. Firstly, effective use of technology has
brought in drastic changes in organizations comparing
with the traditional way of doing business that lead to
business processes redesigning and reengineering.
Secondly due to globalization, transfer and adoption of
technology is faster than it was before. Now the
technology-based nations are successful and way ahead
and have direct influence on the nations who are lacking
behind in the adoption of technology.
Now IT is widely used to develop information systems.
Information System has played a major role in almost all
the industries of Pakistan. Similar to other industries,
educational institutions have also incorporated IT to
develop their information systems to bring operational
efficiency in academic administrative matters. The core
function of any institution is to provide education to
students. As Information Technology has changed the way
of doing business, similarly, it has changed the traditional
way of seeking knowledge. Unlimited educational
information is available through Internet, which does not
only facilitate students and researchers to get online
information but also help them to share information and
views across the borders. With the innovation of Internet
technology and its wide usage, there is no physical barrier
to information and knowledge. Due to removal of this
barrier organizations’ emphasis towards hiring and
employing “knowledge workers” has been increased. The
secondary function, which supports the core function of
any institute, is the academic administration. In addition
to the curriculum, students are encountered with academic
administrative matters before getting enrollment and even
after it till completion of studies. Students need admission
information, course curriculum details and filing
enrolment procedures before getting registered in any
institution’s program. Information which has direct
involvement of students while studying such as availability
of notes and reference materials, result, class schedule,
accounts status, university’s programs, etc. There are
other information which is not directly required by the
students but institutions have to maintain it in order to
provide efficient service to students such as data related to
student admission formalities and submission of
documents, registration into next semesters, result
information, students’ fee payment status, faculty
compensation or reimbursement, staff/HR information
system, library information system, etc. If the institutions
do not have such information systems applicable, they
might do the same manually which has obviously resulted
in delaying academic and administrative decisions.
Muhammad Kamran Jamil, Syed Asad Hussain. (2003) Application of Information System in the Education Industry of Pakistan, Journal of Independent Studies and Research-Management, Social Sciences and Economics, Volume-01, Issue-2.
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