Green information technology adoption towards a sustainability policy agenda for government-based institutions

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 274-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bokolo Anthony Jnr. ◽  
Mazlina Abdul Majid ◽  
Awanis Romli
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Green It ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Green Policy ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
The People ◽  
Sustainability Policy ◽  
Green Information Technology

Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify the key Green information technology (IT) components needed to be considered by government-based institutions and to develop a Green policy framework based on the identified Green IT components to facilitate government-based institutions achieve sustainability. Design/methodology/approach The Green policy framework and associated propositions are developed to facilitate government-based institutions achieve sustainability. In addition, a case study approach was adopted to verify the proposed framework based on data collected from open-ended interviews and sustainability report documents from two government-based institutions in Malaysia. Furthermore, the collected data were analyzed based on content analysis using descriptive and narrative method to present the findings of Green IT components adopted in the selected case studies. Findings Findings show that sustainability considerations are increasingly being deliberated in institutions. Moreover, finding from the analyzed data also indicates that there is an increased interest towards implementation of Green IT initiatives for developing, operating and usage by practitioners and staff within government-based institutions. Research limitations/implications Findings from this study suggest that the Green policy framework components have implications to support only government-based institutions address environmental, social and economic-related issues. Practical implications The developed Green IT components serve as robust indicators or constructs to measure management of Green IT initiatives currently being implemented and thereby provide a framework for sustainability committee members to benchmark their current Green IT practice. Social implications This study provides an agenda to guide government-based institutions achieve sustainability goals. Accordingly, government-based institutions can adopt the framework’s components to evaluate their progress, hence improving their target of attaining sustainability. Besides, this research provides an approach for assessing current practices adopted in government-based institutions against the Green IT components. Originality/value The originality of this study is attributed to the fact that this study presents Green IT policy framework to be considered by government-based institutions in achieving sustainability. The framework provides an agenda to simultaneously consider all three dimensions of sustainability the people, planet and profit (social, environment and economic). Moreover, this is one of the first studies to explore Green IT practices in government-based institutions.

Green information technology adoption: influencing factors and extension of theory of planned behavior

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 292-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahin Dezdar
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Green It ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Green Information Technology

Purpose The effect of global warming on our environment has shifted the focus to green technologies worldwide. Subsequently, multiple research studies have attempted to assess awareness around the concept of “Green IT” in different countries. This paper aims to examine the factors that affect the intention to use green information technology (IT) (INT) and their subsequent influence on the actual use of green IT (ACT) among students in the context of a developing country. Design/methodology/approach The data were collected using survey questionnaires administered to six public university students. A total of 633 valid questionnaires were received and analyzed using structural equation modeling. Findings A positive relationship of INT with attitude toward green IT, subjective norms toward green IT, perceived behavioral control toward green IT, consideration of future consequences and openness was found, and also, a positive relationship between INT and ACT was found. Originality/value Many of prior research focused on factors influencing green IT adoption and usage from the organizational point of view, and there is not much literature dedicated to the study of IT users’ belief and behavior about green IT. Moreover, most studies tend to focus on developed nations, while a lesser number of studies gave consideration to developing nations. This study proposes a research framework that incorporated two personality trait factors to the theory of planned behavior to investigate individual factors influencing INT among students in the context of a developing country.

Digital forensics and evolving cyber law: case of BIMSTEC countries

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 744-752
Author(s):  
Sisira Dharmasri Jayasekara ◽  
Iroshini Abeysekara
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Digital Forensics ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Global Context ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Legal Frameworks ◽  
Work Done

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss the role of digital forensics in an evolving environment of cyber laws giving attention to Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) countries, comprising Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Nepal and Bhutan, in a dynamic global context. Design/methodology/approach This study uses a case study approach to discuss the digital forensics and cyber laws of BIMSTEC countries. The objective of the study was expected to be achieved by referring to decided cases in different jurisdictions. Cyber laws of BIMSTEC countries were studied for the purpose of this study. Findings The analysis revealed that BIMSTEC countries are required to amend legislation to support the growth of information technology. Most of the legislation are 10-15 years old and have not been amended to resolve issues on cyber jurisdictions. Research limitations/implications This study was limited to the members of the BIMSTEC. Originality/value This paper is an original work done by the authors who have discussed the issues of conducting investigations with respect to digital crimes in a rapidly changing environment of information technology and deficient legal frameworks.

The moderating role of remote work in the relationship between organizational culture and OCB: case studies from the financial sector

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoltán Krajcsák ◽  
Anita Kozák
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Organizational Citizenship Behavior ◽  
Financial Sector ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Citizenship Behavior ◽  
Remote Work ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Home Office ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Approach

PurposeThe purpose of this article is to show how remote working affects employees' organizational citizenship behavior (OCB).Design/methodology/approachThe authors conducted research on organizations in the financial sector, as this segment was able to easily adapt to the challenges of remote working and teleworking. They used the case study approach: they analyzed organizational documents and management communications related to crisis management back to March 2020, when the pandemic started in Hungary, and conducted semi-structured interviews with managers and subordinates.FindingsThe results highlighted that the dominant organizational culture determines the effects of remote working on OCB. In organizations with a dominant market culture, OCB has changed the least because of the home office, with only a decline in the dimension of civic virtue. In organizations with a dominant clan culture, conscientiousness decreased, while the other three dimensions increased. The dominant hierarchy culture reacted the most unfavorably, excluding the dimension of courtesy, as all dimensions decreased.Originality/valueThe study shows how the pandemic and working in home office have changed the dimensions of OCB in different organizational cultures.

Green IT and the Struggle for a Widespread Adoption

2019 ◽  
pp. 157-166
Author(s):  
Edward T. Chen
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Computer Systems ◽  
Green It ◽  
Sustainable Solutions ◽  
Pollution Levels ◽  
Multiple Resources ◽  
Basic Concepts ◽  
Green Information Technology

Increasing pollution levels, consumption of electricity as well as other natural resources, and the continuous buildup of outdated computer systems in landfills are plaguing the computer systems industry. Green information technology (IT) is a sensible solution providing multiple resources and alternatives for day-to-day computer use that could reduce the negative impact on our environment without reducing the effectiveness and capabilities of the technology. This chapter describes the struggle of adoption and provides basic concepts and sustainable solutions of green IT for businesses and individuals.

A model for evaluating eHealth preparedness – a case study approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 561-587 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salifu Yusif ◽  
Abdul Hafeez-Baig ◽  
Jeffrey Soar
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Health Care Environment ◽  
Readiness Assessment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Survey Instruments ◽  
Composite Variables

Purpose This paper aims to validate an initially developed e-Health readiness assessment model. Design/methodology/approach The authors thematically analysed an initial qualitative data collected and used the outcome to develop survey instruments for this study. To collect the quantitative data, the authors used the drop and collect survey approach given the research setting. The quantitative data was analysed using factor and regression analyses of SPSS 23 in which hypotheses formulated were tested. Findings The results suggest that the model [R2 = 0.971; F (5, 214) = 1414.303], which is made up of readiness assessment factors (constructs) and measuring tools explain about 97% of the variance of the overall health information technology/e-Health adoption readiness at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. The measuring tools were reliable for assessing the composite variables (constructs): technology readiness; operational resource readiness; organizational and cultural readiness; regulatory and policy readiness; and core readiness, which have significant influence on eHealth adoption readiness assessment.. Originality/value This study has successfully validated empirically developed eHealth readiness assessment model with complete reliable indicators given that existing eHealth readiness assessment models have not been effective due to a general lack of standard indicators for measuring assessment factors. The study also contributes to the growing research on the adoption of information technology/systems in health-care environment using the Technology–Organization–Environment framework.

scholarly journals Relevance of academic research in information technology and information management

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 273-295
Author(s):  
Merlin Stone ◽  
Emmanuel Kosack ◽  
Eleni Aravopoulou
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Leading Edge ◽  
Negative Contribution ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Amazon Web Services ◽  
Management Approaches

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the relevance of academic research, in terms of the topic match, to commercial practise in information technology, using the case study of a large and very rapidly growing supplier that uses leading-edge management approaches, Salesforce.com. Design/methodology/approach Academic literature review and review of commercial literature and information published by Salesforce.com. Findings Academics’ choice of topics matches the issues and topics present in the development of Salesforce.com, but suffers from the lack of interdisciplinary approach and particularly fails to integrate technical, marketing and financial approaches. Research limitations/implications The case study is of only one company, though an important one, although other large companies are involved e.g. Amazon Web services. However, the approach could easily be widened to several companies. Practical implications The case study approach will help academics focus on creating more applicable research and help students to learn about companies and may also eventually help practitioners to create thought leadership. Social implications If the financial and economic aspects of such case studies are integrated with other business aspects, these will provide a better view of the positive (or negative) contribution made by companies such as the one in the case study. Originality/value This is the first time that a case study has been examined in the context of the relevance/rigour debate.

Green Information Technology Usage

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 90-103
Author(s):  
Alexander A. Hernandez
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Energy Conservation ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Individual Contribution ◽  
Technology Usage ◽  
It Professionals ◽  
Green It ◽  
Office Environment ◽  
Green Information Technology

Green information technology is resource efficient and effective consumption through the use of IT infrastructures to address environmental sustainability. This study aims to understand the level of awareness and practices of IT professionals towards GIT in organizations. A survey questionnaire was used, the study found that participants have a high awareness and practices of Green IT covering the efficient use of computing resources, energy conservation in an office environment, responsible disposal of electronic wastes, and demonstrate an individual contribution and commitment to GIT adoption practices in organizations. The study also found that male IT professionals have better awareness of GIT in organizations. The awareness and practices of IT professionals in GIT offers direction for organizations to strategically integrate GIT within their core business objectives and activities to attain environmental sustainability. Practical and theoretical implications are presented.

scholarly journals Desafios e Práticas para a Inserção da Tecnologia da Informação Verde nas Empresas Baianas: um estudo sob a perspectiva dos profissionais de Tecnologia da Informação10.5773/rgsa.v3i3.178

2009 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
Marcos Ramos de Almeida Paraíso ◽  
Thereza Olívia Rodrigues Soares ◽  
Leandro Antonio de Almeida
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Present Article ◽  
Environmental Responsibility ◽  
Short History ◽  
Green It ◽  
Pollution Emission ◽  
It Managers ◽  
History Of ◽  
Green Information Technology

O objetivo do estudo é analisar as dificuldades e as práticas existentes para a adoção da Tecnologia da Informação Verde (TI Verde) nas empresas. Traz inicialmente um breve histórico do conceito de TI Verde, a partir do pressuposto que as posturas empresariais ecologicamente corretas referentes à tecnologia da informação entram em conflito com as necessidades das empresas em expandir os seus parques tecnológicos para garantir a competitividade que tem as suas bases na inovação. Busca-se contribuir com os estudos acerca dos maiores problemas ambientais no mundo atual: o alto consumo de matérias-primas não renováveis, lixo tecnológico descartado inadequadamente e liberação de poluentes que contaminam o solo e os rios. A metodologia utilizada foi quantitativa e qualitativa: foram aplicados 24 (vinte e quatro) questionários para gerentes e técnicos da área de TI de empresas de diversos ramos de atuação na cidade de Salvador–Bahia. Apesar da maioria dos entrevistados possuírem conceito formado sobre a TI Verde, percebe-se que a maioria das organizações não a priorizam na sua pauta de estratégias e práticas de responsabilidade sócio-ambiental. Palavras-chave: Tecnologia da Informação Verde, Responsabilidade Sócio-ambiental Corporativa, Salvador – Bahia. Abstract The main goal of this paper is to analyze practices and troubles to adopt Green Information Technology (Green IT) in companies. First, it brings a short history of the Green IT concept, presuming that IT ecological actions come into conflict with corporate needs of spreading their technological devices to assure competitiveness, based on innovation. The present article aims to cooperate with the studies about one of the most important environmental troubles nowadays: the over-consumption of not renewable inputs, improper destination of e-waste and pollution emission contaminating soil and rivers. The methodology used was quantitative and qualitative: 24 (twenty-four) questionnaires for IT managers and technicians working at companies of several segments in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil were applied. Despite most interviewees have a pre-established concept of Green IT, the organizations don’t prioritize it in their strategies and practices of social and environmental responsibility. Keywords:environmental responsibility, Salvador-Bahia.

scholarly journals Resilient companies in the time of Covid-19 pandemic: a case study approach

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiara Acciarini ◽  
Paolo Boccardelli ◽  
Mario Vitale
Keyword(s):  
Policy Framework ◽  
Organizational Resilience ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Strategic Responses ◽  
Unexpected Events ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Integrated Policy

PurposeThe Covid-19 pandemic represents an extraordinary and unpredictable event influencing the whole economy and society. Using a case study approach, the authors explored how big companies operating in Italy were able to respond to the crisis to ensure business continuity. Therefore, the authors discussed different business disruptions caused by Covid-19; in addition, they developed an integrated policy framework in which they proposed specific strategic responses for increasing the level of organizational resilience. The aim of the paper is to discuss and reflect on the ability of specific companies to increase their level of organizational resilience when unexpected events happen.Design/methodology/approachThe authors conducted semi-structured interviews with target CEOs of four major companies operating in Italy in different industries. Especially, the authors focused on multiutilities, media and communications, investment banking and mobile telecommunications. The interviews were based on questions dealing with Covid-19 implications and strategic responses to navigate this complex scenario.FindingsBased on the CEOs' contributions, the authors presented short-term actions and long-term strategies planned and implemented by each Italian company. In particular, the authors emphasized similarities and dissimilarities in terms of strategic responses and future business development.Originality/valueThe analysis of practical cases was helpful for increasing their knowledge on organizational resilience and for providing the managerial community with a policy framework to navigate unexpected events like the Covid-19 pandemic.

Green IT Capability and Firm's Competitive Advantage

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-49
Author(s):  
Rabiah Eladwiah Abdul Rahim ◽  
Azizah Abdul Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Pollution Prevention ◽  
Green It ◽  
Resource Based View ◽  
Product Stewardship ◽  
It Capability ◽  
Business Operations ◽  
Green Information Technology

The concept of Green Information Technology (Green IT) has been widely discussed in recent times, but the question of how a firm can afford to implement Green IT in both IT and other business operations has yet to be examined. In addition, the question of whether Green IT has made any significant contributions towards competitive advantage in organizations has not yet been studied. This study attempts to bridge this gap by viewing Green IT capability from the lens of Natural Resource-Based View. The two constructs derived from this theory, namely, as pollution prevention and product stewardship are discussed in this paper. Its application is extended into the IT context with reference to Green IT literature. This occurs among an early review of the utilisation of these constructs particularly for Green IT process management. The implications of the outcome of this study, both for the IS researchers and for the practicing managers, are discussed.

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