@book{402,
	author = {Ramos, Emerson G.},
	title = {Operation management of information and communication technology of cooperatives/},
	publisher = {Nueva Vizcaya State University,},
	year = {2023.},
	address = {Bayombong:},
	note = {This study evaluated the information and communications technology on operations management of cooperatives in urban municipalities of Nueva Vizcaya. By evaluating the respondents' profiles and cooperatives' profile, and its relationship to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure and ICT access, the researcher would recommend ICT strategies to improve the operations of the cooperatives.

The concept of the study was drawn from the modernization theory, and ICT access in terms of Skills and Literacy, and Attitude in technology. This study used descriptive design to determine the respondents' profiles and cooperatives profile, in addition, the descriptive design was also used to determine the level of ICT access of the cooperative personnel and determine the extent of ICT infrastructure of the cooperatives.

Moreover, this study used the correlational research design to determine the significant relationship between the profile of the personnel and the level of ICT access, and the profile of the cooperative and the extent of ICT infrastructure of the cooperatives.	

To assess the relationships between variables, two correlation coefficients were employed: Pearson's correlation coefficient and Spearman's rank correlation coefficient. The significance level for evaluating these correlations was set at 0.05. The choice between the two coefficients depended on the nature of the variables being examined. The study revealed that Cooperatives had a "moderate" extent of utilization of ICT infrastructure. Utilization was higher in systems configuration and internet connectivity compared to organization and management and information technology strategy. While, Cooperative personnel had the necessary technology skills and literacy to utilize effectively ICT tools and applications in their work. Cooperative personnel demonstrated a great extent of positive attitudes towards ICT utilization.

Keywords: Information and Communications Technology, Operations Management, Cooperatives, ICT Access, Technology Skills and Literacy, Attitude in Technology

}
}