Using the TOE Model to Identify Factors Influencing the Adoption of the Educational Management Information System (EMIS): An Exploratory Study in the Ninawa Directorate of Education.

Societies have witnessed radical changes due to advancements in science and information technology, and these changes have had a significant impact on the field of education. In this context, the implementation of the Education Management Information System (EMIS) has become an urgent necessity for every educational institution. Accordingly, this study primarily focuses on identifying the factors influencing the adoption of the Education Management Information System (EMIS) in the Ninawa Directorate of Education, based on the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework, which addresses the technological, organizational, and environmental factors involved in system adoption A questionnaire was distributed to 92 members of the senior management and individuals responsible for the EMIS system within the studied organization. The data was analyzed, and the hypotheses were tested using Smart PLS software. The results indicated that factors such as (technological infrastructure, technical compatibility, security level, senior management support, information density, government support, cost, and benefit) have a positive impact on the adoption of the EMIS system. In contrast, factors such as (technical complexity, organization size, and pressure from service providers) hurt the adoption of the EMIS system. One of the key recommendations is the need to organize workshops and training sessions aimed at educating employees about the benefits of EMIS and how to use it effectively.