scholarly journals What motivates IT professionals? Case of Latvia

2021 ◽  
Vol 110 ◽  
pp. 02013
Author(s):  
Svetlana Gribanova
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Information Technology Professionals ◽  
It Professionals ◽  
Online Surveys ◽  
Job Expectations ◽  
New Concepts

For successful motivation of professionals, it is important to understand accurately their goals, values and job expectations. Theories of motivation suggest different motives to improve productivity, but their effectiveness is not sufficiently validated in case of IT professionals. This study uses empirical data from online surveys of information technology professionals. The purpose of the study is to identify the factors that motivate professionals to work more efficiently, initiatively and productively. The results of the study show that to effectively solve the problem of motivating IT professionals, it is useful to use different theories of motivation, combine these theories and construct new concepts of motivation.

Educating IT Professionals Using Effective Online, Pedagogical, and Scheduling Techniques

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 15-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey Hsu ◽  
Karin Hamilton ◽  
John Wang
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Adult Learning ◽  
Business Education ◽  
Adult Learner ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Learning Preferences ◽  
Information Technology Professionals ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
It Professionals

Information technology professionals comprise an important segment of adult learners seeking a four-year undergraduate degree, and it is important to provide programs that address not only the conceptual and theoretical, but also adult learning needs in terms of career orientation and practicality together with providing real-life applications relevant to the needs of the IT job marketplace. The techniques of employing distance learning, providing modular and practical learning segments, emphasizing adult-oriented learning preferences, engaging users toward learning, and providing appropriate course schedules and sequencing are discussed in the context of an actual adult learner program. This program integrates job and career-oriented needs with that of a well-rounded business education. Examples and illustrations are provided to illustrate how an adult-oriented program was customized to provide needs important to adult learners and IT professionals, with the objective of producing superior and useful learning results.

Competence of Information Technology Professionals in Internet-Based Ventures

2009 ◽  
pp. 1905-1919
Author(s):  
Tobias Kollmann ◽  
Matthias Häsel
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
It Governance ◽  
Information Technology Professionals ◽  
Competence Model ◽  
It Professionals ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Value Propositions ◽  
Different Dimensions

This chapter articulates the knowledge and skills required by IT professionals in young Internet-based firms. Building on the general IT governance principle of aligning business and IT, it introduces an adequate competence model, outlines its dimensions, and suggests a framework for modeling the effects of factors internal and external to the firm on the value propositions of the different dimensions. The authors hope that a comprehensive understanding of the role of ITrelated competence will assist founders not only in finding suitable partners, but also in aligning e-business strategy and information technology in Internet-based ventures.

Educating IT Professionals Using Effective Online, Pedagogical, and Scheduling Techniques

2012 ◽  
pp. 109-126
Author(s):  
Jeffrey Hsu ◽  
Karin Hamilton ◽  
John Wang
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Adult Learning ◽  
Business Education ◽  
Adult Learner ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Learning Preferences ◽  
Information Technology Professionals ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
It Professionals

Information technology professionals comprise an important segment of adult learners seeking a four-year undergraduate degree, and it is important to provide programs that address not only the conceptual and theoretical, but also adult learning needs in terms of career orientation and practicality together with providing real-life applications relevant to the needs of the IT job marketplace. The techniques of employing distance learning, providing modular and practical learning segments, emphasizing adult-oriented learning preferences, engaging users toward learning, and providing appropriate course schedules and sequencing are discussed in the context of an actual adult learner program. This program integrates job and career-oriented needs with that of a well-rounded business education. Examples and illustrations are provided to illustrate how an adult-oriented program was customized to provide needs important to adult learners and IT professionals, with the objective of producing superior and useful learning results.

scholarly journals Leader Power, Conflict Handling Styles, and Subordinate Compliance: A Study on Information Technology Professionals in Turkey

2018 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-35
Author(s):  
Ada T. Cenkci
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Technology Professionals ◽  
Power Bases ◽  
It Professionals ◽  
Conflict Management Styles ◽  
Referent Power ◽  
Legitimate Power ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Conflict Handling ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of leaders’ power bases and styles of handling conflict on subordinate behavioral and attitudinal compliance. Convenience sampling was used, and 353 information technology (IT) professionals in Turkey participated in the survey. The outcomes revealed that leaders’ cooperative and dominating conflict management styles (CMSs), “expert and referent power”, and legitimate power positively influence subordinates’ behavioral compliance. In addition, “expert and referent power” and legitimate power positively affect attitudinal compliance, while avoiding and dominating CMSs negatively influence it. Overall, the results partially support the influence of leader power bases and styles of handling conflict on subordinate compliance. This study contributes to the literature by investigating the listed variables with a sample of IT professionals employed in various industries in Turkey. Organizations can utilize the study results to increase leadership effectiveness and to deliver better management of IT human capital.

scholarly journals Project Planning, Project Success and Project Risk

2019 ◽  
Vol IV (I) ◽  
pp. 219-225
Author(s):  
Shahwali Khan ◽  
Najmul Saher ◽  
Mohammad Sohail Yunis
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Project Success ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Information Technology Professionals ◽  
It Professionals ◽  
Project Risk ◽  
Technology Project ◽  
Planning Project ◽  
Different Dimensions

We are investigating the relation of project planning with project success and introduce project risk as a moderator. We examines how different dimensions (organizational, people, technical and technology, project management, economic and stakeholder) of project risk determine this relationship. A survey is carried out from information technology professionals from 20 registered firms in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB). We find that overall project risk has significant moderation impact on the relation of project planning with project success. Information technology (IT) professionals of KPITB plan risk related project management. Technical, technological and economic aspects are detailed and insights on how other risk factors affect project success in IT sector include in the study. Our research highlights the significance of planning in the presence of risk.

scholarly journals Awareness of computer vision syndrome and related factors among information technology professionals

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 4336
Author(s):  
Gayatri G. Jayakumar ◽  
Bindu Thampi ◽  
Mahadevan K. Iyer ◽  
Rekha R. Sasidharan
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Computer Vision ◽  
Ocular Symptom ◽  
Computer Usage ◽  
Information Technology Professionals ◽  
It Professionals ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Professional Advice ◽  
Computer Vision Syndrome ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: Extensive use of computers for both professional and personal purpose has led to an increase in computer related health problems. Aim of this study was to evaluate the awareness regarding symptoms and the related factors in computer vision syndrome (CVS) among a group of information technology (IT) professionals.Methods: This study was conducted among 300 IT employees. After obtaining informed consent, structured questionnaire was given and data collected and analyzed.Results: Out of 300 respondents, 194 (64.7%) were males and 106 (35.3%) females. Mean age was 30.5 years.48.3% had more than eight years of computer usage and 77.3% used computers on an average of 8-12 hours per day. About 201 (67%) of the participants had at least one ocular symptom, most common was dryness (96%). 94.7% reported eyestrain and 86.3% reported redness and itching. Dryness and eyestrain were more in males (p<0.05). Dryness, eyestrain and redness were more in those who used computers for more than eight years duration and for 8-12 hours/day (p<0.05). 253 (84.3%) were aware about this syndrome, the main source being internet. The main relief measure adopted was to take a break in between the work hours. Only 51.3% consulted a doctor for their symptoms.  Conclusions: In our study though 84.3% of IT professionals were aware of CVS and 67% had at least one ocular symptom, only 51.3% took professional advice for their problems. There is a definite need for awareness about corrective measures and treatment methods to be adopted for CVS among IT professionals.

Skills and Competencies of Information Technology Professionals

2020 ◽  
pp. 36-56
Author(s):  
Suchitra Ajgaonkar ◽  
Netra Neelam
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Information Technology Professionals ◽  
It Professionals ◽  
Skill Gaps ◽  
Scopus Database

Information technology (IT) is a vital source of economic growth across developed and developing countries. Skill gaps are significant barriers to technology adoption by many industries; therefore, this chapter reviews research studies sampling IT professionals to identify a whole gamut of IT professionals' skills and competencies. This systematic literature review comprises of exhaustive search for articles through Scopus database with empirical evidence or theoretical models meant for working IT professionals. Critical analysis of prominent papers is done to bring forth existing research categories (typology) and furnish generic as well as specific skills and competencies. This study attempts to become a resource for integration of IT professional capability research and a comprehensive report for researchers, practitioners, educators, and institutions. Tables containing list of publishing journals, country- and industry-wise article distribution, and prominent paper methodology are provided.

scholarly journals Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among IT professionals in India-a literature review

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 3765
Author(s):  
Ritika M. Singh ◽  
Pradeep Borkar
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Information Technology Professionals ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
It Professionals ◽  
Work Related ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Extensive Literature Search

Musculoskeletal disorders are typically characterised by discomfort (often persistent) and restrictions in mobility, dexterity and functional ability, reducing people’s capability to work and participate in social roles with associated influences on psychological welfare, and at a wider level influence on the prosperity of communities Information technology- has played a vital role in transforming India from a slow administrative economy into a land of innovational entrepreneurs. The aim of this review is to, critically analyze the literature and report on the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in information technology professionals. The review focused on computers users and software professionals. An extensive literature search was undertaken using google scholar and PubMed databases for last 10 years from 2011 to 2020. Further Following a thorough search of the databases, a total of 25 articles were evaluated. A number of articles reported a high prevalence of MSD, generally various studies have been done on information technology professionals and related to the work of IT professionals and studies on various risk factors also have been done in different states of India. 17 articles had selected for the study purpose in which prevalence study had selected for the review. The prevalence among the IT professionals is not uniform; however, Software engineers and computer operators appear to be more prone to neck, shoulder and back pain.

Motivational factors of pro-environmental behaviors among information technology professionals

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adedapo Oluwaseyi Ojo
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Autonomous Motivation ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Motivational Factors ◽  
Information Technology Professionals ◽  
It Professionals ◽  
Environmental Behaviors ◽  
Environmental Initiatives ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Green Human Resource Management

Abstract Following research on the significance of employees’ behaviors in a firm’s environmental initiatives, this study explores the motivational factors that influence information technology (IT) professionals’ pro-environmental behaviors (PEBs). Based on the self-determination theory (SDT), autonomous and controlled motivations were posited as determinants of PEBs, and the green human resource management (GHRM) literature was integrated to examine the direct and indirect effects of GHRM practices. The hypothesized model was tested using data collected from 333 IT professionals in Malaysia. The results supported the view that autonomous motivation and GHRM practices have significant effects on PEBs. Furthermore, GHRM was a significant moderator of the effects of autonomous motivation on PEBs. On the contrary, the hypotheses that controlled motivation had a constraining effect, and GHRM has a moderating effect on PEBs were not supported. The present findings demonstrate that IT professionals’ PEBs are associated with environmental practices based on interest and value. Thus, this study extends the SDT by incorporating GHRM literature to deepen the understanding of the motivational factors of PEBs among a sample of IT professionals.

Towards a Reference Framework for Generational Analyses on Information Technology Professionals

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-50
Author(s):  
Pedro Jácome de Moura Jr. ◽  
Diogo Henrique Helal
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Intergenerational Conflict ◽  
Project Teams ◽  
Information Technology Professionals ◽  
It Professionals ◽  
Generational Change ◽  
Reference Framework ◽  
Professional Management ◽  
Culture Bearers ◽  
Generational Succession

In light of the sociology of generations, this theoretical trial relates literature on information technology (IT) professionals, IT professional management, IT project teams, and generational studies to elaborate a reference framework that supports the research on the intergenerational dynamics of the field. The proposed framework offers a definition and structure for the concept of IT generation and contemplates the dimensions related to (1) technological contemporary changes, (2) culture bearers, (3) continuous nature of generational change, (4) generational succession, (5) knowledge transmission and sharing, and (6) intergenerational conflict, allowing future empirical research on the IT generational phenomena.

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