73 research outputs found
E-Commerce Adoption in Nigerian Businesses: An Analysis Using the Technology-Organization-Environmental Framework
Business organizations around the world engage in e-commerce (EC) and e-business to support business
operations and enhance revenue generation from non-traditional sources. Studies focusing on EC
adoption in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) are just beginning to emerge in the extant information systems
(IS) literature. The objective of this current study is to investigate factors impacting the acceptance of
EC in small businesses in SSA with Nigeria as an example. A research model based on the Diffusion of
Innovation (DIT) and the TechnologyâOrganizationâEnvironment (TOE) frameworks were used to guide
this discourse. Such factors as relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, management support, organizational readiness, external pressure, and IS vendor support were used to develop relevant hypotheses.
Questionnaires were administered to respondents in Nigeria and data analysis was performed using the
Partial Least Squares (PLS) technique. Predictions related to relative advantage, management support,
and IS vendor support were confirmed; the other hypotheses were unsupported by the data. The studyâs
implications for research and practice are discussed in the chapter
An Empirical Evaluation of the Effects of Gender Differences and Self-Efficacy in the Adoption of E-Banking in Nigeria: A Modified Technology Acceptance Model
The issues of gender disparity in the usage of information technology (IT), as well as self-efficacy, have
received considerable interest and attention among researchers in recent times. Prior research has
identified that gender differences and self-efficiency affect the attitude towards adoption and use of technology.
In general, females are believed to be disadvantaged compared to their male counterparts with
respect to IT usage and acceptance. The reasoning is that males are mostly more exposed to technology
and tend to have more proficiency with such tools. Very little information exists in the extant literature
regarding perceptions in developing parts of the world, including Africa. In this chapter, an empirical
evaluation of the issues in the context of e-banking will be made in Lagos (Nigeria) and its environs.
An extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) will be used as a conceptual framework to guide the
discourse. Data analysis was done on SPSS 15.0. The studyâs results showed that gender differences
moderated the acceptance of e-banking of users in the research context. Namely, computer self efficacy
and perceived ease of use were of concerns to females, but less so for their male counterparts. Also,
perceived usefulness of e-banking is discovered to be the most influencing factor for male users. The
studyâs implications for research and practice are discussed in the chapter
Critical analysis of information security culture definitions
This article aims to advance the understanding of information security culture through a critical reflection on the wide-ranging definitions of information security culture in the literature. It uses the hermeneutic approach for conducting literature reviews. The review identifies 16 definitions of information security culture in the literature. Based on the analysis of these definitions, four different views of culture are distinguished. The shared values view highlights the set of cultural value patterns that are shared across the organization. An action-based view highlights the behaviors of individuals in the organization. A mental model view relates to the abstract view of the individualâs thinking on how information security culture must work. Finally, a problem-solving view emphasizes a combination of understanding from shared value-based and action-based views. The paper analyzes and presents the limitations of these four views of information security culture definitions
Determinants of eGovernment maturity in the transition economies of central and eastern europe
Our research focuses on the possible determinants of eGovernment (E-gov) maturity in the Transition Economies of Central and Eastern Europe (TEECE). E-gov maturity, in this research, refers to the growth levels in a country's online services and its citizens' online participation in governance. Our study of the extant literature indicated that few have discussed the determinants of E-gov maturity in TEECE. Studies from differing parts of the world are needed for theory development. Building on a prior framework, we used the contingency theory and the resource-based view perspective to guide our discourse. In particular, we examined the relationships between macro-environmental factors such as national wealth, technological infrastructure, rule of law, and so forth on E-gov maturity. A 5-year panel data of 16 TECEE selected from two main groupings was used for analysis in conjunction with structural equation modeling technique; the data consisted of 80 observations or data points. The data analysis underscored the relevance of such factors as technological infrastructure, rule of law, and human capital development as possible determinants of E-gov maturity in TEECE. National wealth was found to be an enabler in the research conceptualization. The implications of our study's findings for research and policy making are discussed
Telemedicine adoption issues in the United States and Brazil: Perception of healthcare professionals
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