scholarly journals Cloud computing adoption among state universities and colleges in the Philippines: Issues and challenges

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 1455
Author(s):  
Catherine R. Alimboyong ◽  
Mardie E. Bucjan
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
State Universities ◽  
Universities And Colleges ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Cloud Computing Adoption ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
The Impact

<span>The emergence of cloud computing (CC) adoption in higher education institutions (HEIs) is considered widespread today. Its growth comes with tremendous benefits and potential risks as well. This paper endeavors to investigate some issues and challenges that influence the adoption of cloud computing among state universities and colleges (SUCs) in the Philippines. A qualitative design was used in the study as it employed multiple case studies approach. Based on the results, this paper establishes two strong factors such as slow internet connection and lack of understanding or awareness of cloud computing. The findings revealed the impact of cloud computing to SUCs is found beneficial to the educational system amidst the global pandemic. Professors can easily upload lessons and teaching materials while students can easily access the materials online, though the challenge lies in the connectivity of internet in the country. Administrators can easily collaborate with the entire academic community and even to its stakeholder’s potential for collaboration even if not in face to face. It is a perfect avenue to be productive and efficient which allows all processes be made possible to all members of the entire academic community, may it be students, professors, staff and even other stakeholders.</span>

Coping mechanisms of Philippine tourism and hospitality family businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic: a non-parametric approach

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Santiago ◽  
Fernando Martin Roxas ◽  
John Paolo Rivera ◽  
Eylla Laire Gutierrez
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Family Firms ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Family Businesses ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Family Enterprises ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Non Parametric

PurposeFamily businesses (FB), mostly small-sized, dominate the tourism and hospitality industry (THI), especially in the rural areas. While many would have been used to the impact of demand seasonality, it is unknown how these businesses would have survived through the restrictions imposed to contain the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic as compared to non-family business (NFB) counterparts. This study aims to determine if there were differences on how family and non-family enterprises in the THI coped with government restrictions.Design/methodology/approachBy subjecting the survey data from tourism enterprises to non-parametric techniques, the authors establish empirical evidence on similarities and differences of coping strategies adopted by FBs and NFBs; their required support from government and their perceptions of a post-pandemic THI.FindingsThe analysis revealed that family-owned tourism and hospitality businesses in the Philippines tended to collaborate with other businesses to manage the impact of the pandemic restrictions. Since they hired more seasonal workers prior to the restrictions, they tended to avoid hiring workers during the restricted period. NFBs, on the other hand, that were generally larger in size and more professionally managed with more regular employees, tended to streamline operations for greater efficiency.Research limitations/implicationsThe study relied on survey results distributed and collected online. There is an innate bias against those firms that did not have access to the survey links.Practical implicationsThe comparative study suggests that interventions to assist firms in the THI should consider the differences in firm ownership as “one size does not fit all.”Social implicationsThe study provides evidence about how environmental factors impact the operations of family firms. Thus, it provides valuable insights for both the academic community and industry practitioners.Originality/valueThis is the first study in the Philippines that was able to capture response of family and non-family firms in the THI during the COVID-19 lockdown.

The Impact of Cloud Computing on Organizational Performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 136-151
Author(s):  
Thura Al-Azzawi ◽  
Tugberk Kaya
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Direct Relation ◽  
Organizational Agility ◽  
Cloud Computing Adoption ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

The use of cloud computing has remarkable advantages in business performance. It is related especially in the portion of the organizational environment, such as organizational culture and organizational agility. Organizational agility provides an easier process to search and retrieve knowledge and allow the businesses to utilize and apply this knowledge to get high-quality services. Agility and culture factors can help organizations to enhance their cloud computing adoption. The achievement of any organization is dependent upon human resources. With human resources, the organization can develop its employees by sharing knowledge, skill, and experience of personnel. Expert cloud has a significant impact on and direct relation with human resources as it facilitates the communication among human resources better, more efficiently, and reduces the cost of the service. In this paper, the authors discuss the relationship between expert cloud and human resources to enhance the organizational performance through the assistance of organizational agility and culture.

scholarly journals The Importance of Business Model Factors for Cloud Computing Adoption: Role of Previous Experiences

Organizacija ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 255-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristina Bogataj Habjan ◽  
Andreja Pucihar
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Computing Services ◽  
Cloud Computing Adoption ◽  
Cloud Computing Services ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background and Purpose: Bringing several opportunities for more effective and efficient IT governance and service exploitation, cloud computing is expected to impact the European and global economies significantly. Market data show that despite many advantages and promised benefits the adoption of cloud computing is not as fast and widespread as foreseen. This situation shows the need for further exploration of the potentials of cloud computing and its implementation on the market. The purpose of this research was to identify individual business model factors with the highest impact on cloud computing adoption. In addition, the aim was to identify the differences in opinion regarding the importance of business model factors on cloud computing adoption according to companies’ previous experiences with cloud computing services. Methodology: Based on literature review, prior research results, and interviews with cloud computing providers and users, a research model was developed. Statistical analysis focused on identification of factors’ importance on cloud computing adoption and differences in opinions according to respondents’ previous experiences with cloud computing services. The study was done among 80 companies and five major cloud computing providers in Slovenia. Results: The research results reveal statistically significant differences in opinions on the importance of cloud computing business model factors according to respondents’ previous experiences with cloud computing services. The results can provide orientation for redesign or innovation of existing business models towards the creation of a customer-oriented business model for the more successful exploitation of cloud computing services and business opportunities. For potential users, the findings represent guidelines for the successful adoption of cloud computing services. Conclusions: In our research, the investigated business model factors could be classified into so-called “business model organizational factors”, as they primarily need to be considered by cloud service providers when defining or innovating their business models. For future research, the model should also include the impact of environmental factors, such as Competition, Business Partners, Legislation, Economic Situation, in order to investigate their impact on cloud adoption.

scholarly journals Success Factors of Technology Graduates in Selected State Universities and Colleges of the Philippines: Basis for Program Enhancement

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-15
Author(s):  
Luis Jr. Dulnuan
Keyword(s):  
Employment Status ◽  
Graduation Rate ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
State Universities ◽  
Employment Rate ◽  
Length Of Service ◽  
Universities And Colleges ◽  
Organization And Management ◽  
First Job

This study aimed to determine the success factors of technology program graduates in selected State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) of the Philippines. The independent variables are respondents’ demographics, accreditation status of the technology programs, the morale of respondent, and the practices in the curricular, teaching-learning and assessment, facilities and learning resources, student affairs services, and the organization and management aspects of the technology program while the dependent variables are the graduation rate, graduates’ employment rate, employment status, length of time in acquiring the first job, and monthly income/salary. Findings revealed that the longer the length of service of the faculty, the higher is the graduation rate of the SUCs; State Universities and Colleges with more female faculty generated more graduates than those with more male faculty; the more the SUCs implement the practices in the organization and management of the technology programs, the better the employment rate and higher employment status of their graduates; and State Universities and Colleges with faculty having a shorter length of service generated more graduates with higher employment status and less waiting time before acquiring the first job. Besides, the respondents’ sex and length of service predict the graduation rate while the length of service predicts the graduation status and the length of time of the graduates in acquiring the first job. Moreover, the organization and management significantly predict the employment rate and employment status of graduates.  

scholarly journals Investigating the Impact of Cloud Computing Vendor on the Adoption of Cloud Computing

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Ge Zhang ◽  
Lu Liu ◽  
Hao Guo
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Cloud Service ◽  
Relevant Research ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Research Perspective ◽  
Cloud Computing Adoption ◽  
Service Capability ◽  
Initial Scale ◽  
Matched Data ◽  
The Impact

Cloud computing offers significant impacts on organization by changing how information systems are developed, deployed, operated, maintained, and paid for. Therefore, the adoption of cloud computing becomes the focus of relevant research; however, previous studies have mostly studied the factors affecting cloud computing adoption from the perspective of adopters, ignoring the influence of the vendors. This study defines cloud service capability and develops scale to measure it from the perspective of cloud computing vendors to empirically examine the impact of the supply-side of cloud computing. The initial scale of cloud service capability is constructed using qualitative research, and the formal scale is obtained after two rounds of pretest. The statistical results of matched data collected from 132 cloud computing vendors and their users show that cloud service capability significantly affects cloud computing adoption. This study shifts the research perspective on cloud adoption to make theoretical contributions and management insights from the perspective of cloud computing vendors.

scholarly journals Using DELPHI TECHNIQUE IN META-EVALUATING THE MATHEMATICS ASSESSMENT PRACTICES OF MATHEMATICS EDUCATORS

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-44
Author(s):  
Mario Colega Oli
Keyword(s):  
Delphi Technique ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Mathematics Assessment ◽  
State Universities ◽  
Assessment Practices ◽  
State University ◽  
Mathematics Educators ◽  
Technique Evaluation ◽  
The Impact

While assessment practices are very important into the students’ learning and development, the processes of assessment may follow a logical progression from the selection and development of classroom assessment to the communication of the assessment results. Teachers may have similar assessment practices but they vary on the processes in conducting the assessment. Through Delphi Technique, evaluation experts assessed the extent to which mathematics assessment practices satisfy meta-evaluation criteria of utility, feasibility, propriety, accuracy and accountability employed by Mathematics Educators of pre-professional mathematics teachers in some select State Universities in the Philippines. The assessment practices of the  Mathematics Educators were meta-evaluated with high ratings on utility,  feasibility, propriety, and accuracy, while only moderate in accountability. Assessments performed in the largest state university have better overall utility, accuracy and accountability with overall feasibility and propriety about the same level across the four state universities. Hence, the respondents should develop assessment strategies for students with different learning abilites, continuesly improve their technqiue in assessing students’ learning and have sound judgement not only through the students’ quantitative scores but the impact of feedback about their performance for future use.

scholarly journals Telemedicine Implementation Challenges in Underserved Areas of the Philippines

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 60-70
Author(s):  
Luna A. Dela Cruz ◽  
◽  
Lean Karlo S. Tolentino
Keyword(s):  
National Policy ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Digital Information ◽  
Implementation Challenges ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Medical Needs ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Infrastructure Project ◽  
Difficult Times

During these difficult times of global pandemic, mobility restrictions and lockdowns were put in place to prevent an outbreak. However, patients with medical needs must deal with regular face-to-face consultations with physicians for their prescriptions and medications. It is important to review the various telemedicine research in the Philippines and abroad and how to formulate a national framework for telemedicine so the program can be implemented in the entire country. As a developing nation and an archipelago, the Philippines needs to work on massive infrastructure project for national broadband and health care facilities. The increase of medical professionals per 1000 of population and prevent them from migrations will help implement such innovation in medical field. A national policy to support the program in terms of funding and its transparency, establishment of processes and standards, and safeguarding digital information should be put in place. The country will need to address these gaps in technology and processes and encourage the population to partake in national health plans and initiatives to increase awareness and engagement of all stakeholders. Keywords— Challenges, Developing Countries, eHealth, Implementation, IoMT, Philippines, Rural, Telehealth, Telemedicine, Underserved

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