The Reality of Information Technology Role in Achieving Competitive Advantage in Private Schools in Ibb City

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the reality of information technology role in achieving the competitive advantage in private schools in Ibb City. A descriptive survey methodology was used where a questionnaire was used as a tool for collecting data. The society of the study was composed of all (543)  headmasters, deputies, and educational supervisors in private schools in Ibb City. Then, a stratified random sample of 124 (22.83%) was selected from the society of the study. Accordingly, a number of findings were revealed, most notably: the degree of reality of information technology role in achieving competitive advantage in private schools in Ibb City was average (M = 2.02, SD = 0.38);  there were statistically significant differences at the level (0.05) between the mean scores of the sample's responses to all areas attributed to the variable of qualification; and there were no statistically significant differences attributed to the variables of gender, years of experiences, and job position. Finally, a number of recommendations and suggestions were introduced.