scholarly journals Expectations and Experiences of Implementing a Mobile Secure Communication Application

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-96
Author(s):  
Tuomas Kari ◽  
Markus Makkonen ◽  
Lauri Frank ◽  
Eeva Kettunen
Keyword(s):  
Secure Communication ◽  
Unified Theory ◽  
Privacy And Security ◽  
Governmental Organization ◽  
Implementation Phase ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Exploratory Approach ◽  
User Expectations ◽  
Expectation Confirmation

The privacy and security of communication in corporations and governmental organizations has increased enormously over the years. At the same time, a growing amount of technological solutions to support this have emerged. This study examines user expectations before and use experiences during the implementation phase of a mobile secure communication application. These are investigated from the expectation–confirmation perspective and its influence on continued adoption. The study has an exploratory approach for this investigation. To guide the investigation, the study draws from the expectation–confirmation theory (ECT) and the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT). Empirically, the study is qualitative and conducted in a governmental organization in Finland. The findings reveal the key user expectations and use experiences and their importance for users in terms of implementation and continued adoption of a mobile secure communication application.

scholarly journals Expectations and Experiences of Implementing a Mobile Secure Communication Application

2021 ◽  
pp. 484-500
Author(s):  
Tuomas Kari ◽  
Markus Makkonen ◽  
Lauri Frank ◽  
Eeva Kettunen
Keyword(s):  
Secure Communication ◽  
Unified Theory ◽  
Privacy And Security ◽  
Governmental Organization ◽  
Implementation Phase ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Exploratory Approach ◽  
User Expectations ◽  
Expectation Confirmation

The privacy and security of communication in corporations and governmental organizations has increased enormously over the years. At the same time, a growing amount of technological solutions to support this have emerged. This study examines user expectations before and use experiences during the implementation phase of a mobile secure communication application. These are investigated from the expectation–confirmation perspective and its influence on continued adoption. The study has an exploratory approach for this investigation. To guide the investigation, the study draws from the expectation–confirmation theory (ECT) and the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT). Empirically, the study is qualitative and conducted in a governmental organization in Finland. The findings reveal the key user expectations and use experiences and their importance for users in terms of implementation and continued adoption of a mobile secure communication application.

scholarly journals Evaluating Ghanaian Family Carers' Perceptions on the Use of Healthcare Wearable Devices by Dementia Patients

2020 ◽  
pp. 612-627
Author(s):  
Ebenezer Larnyo ◽  
Baozhen Dai ◽  
Benedicta Akey-Torku ◽  
Jonathan Aseye Nutakor ◽  
Ebenezer Ababio Tetteh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Resistance To Change ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Wearable Devices ◽  
Unified Theory ◽  
Family Carers ◽  
Privacy And Security ◽  
P Values ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Dementia Patients ◽  
The Individual

<p>This study seeks to assess the perceptions and readiness of family carers of dementia patients in Ghana to recommend for use of healthcare wearable devices by dementia patients.</p> <p>Using a structured questionnaire, this study sampled and analyzed the views of 355 family carers from thirteen administrative regions of Ghana. The different perceptions of family carers on the use of healthcare wearable devices based on questions adapted from the extended unified theory of acceptance and use of technology model, were assessed using Pearson’s correlation and multiple linear regression.</p> <p>The results of the regression indicated that the model explained 75.4% of the variance of behavioral intention and was a significant predictor of family carers’ perception on the use of healthcare wearable devices by patients with dementia in Ghana. In terms of the individual contributions of family carers’ perceptions based on the extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology model’s indicators, all indicators contributed significantly to the model with p-values less than 0.05 except family carers’ perception on social influence and perception on resistance to change, which were not significant with p-values greater than 0.05.</p> <p>Despite concerns of insufficient disposable income of carers, and existence of inherent issues relating to safety, privacy and security of patients data in their quest to use healthcare wearable devices, our findings suggest that family carers in Ghana are willing and ready to recommend for use of healthcare wearable devices by dementia patients, which may consequently enhance their well-being and help satisfy their desire to live independently.</p>

scholarly journals Doctors’ Perceptions of E-Prescribing upon Its Mandatory Adoption in Poland, Using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology Method

Healthcare ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 563
Author(s):  
Natalia Wrzosek ◽  
Agnieszka Zimmermann ◽  
Łukasz Balwicki
Keyword(s):  
Technology Implementation ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Initial Period ◽  
Electronic Prescribing ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Unified Theory ◽  
Family Doctors ◽  
Implementation Phase ◽  
Use Of Technology

Background: E-prescribing is the most important achievement in the automation of the healthcare sector in Poland. Obligatory electronic prescribing came into force on 8 January 2020. This innovation significantly changes the work of doctors. Therefore, it is useful to identify the factors that have an impact on doctors’ acceptance levels for the new technology. Methods: This study employs a survey based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) method. Our questionnaire was completed by 144 family doctors in Poland during the technology implementation phase and the initial period of obligatory e-prescribing, between 1 December 2019 and 1 March 2020. Results: The results of the survey indicate that doctors do not believe that e-prescribing improves the effectiveness of their work. In addition, this attitude does not depend on the age of the respondent. We also found, regarding the influence of societal attitudes, that doctors only rarely consider the opinions of others in relation to their job. Conclusions: The implementation of new technologies in the healthcare system must be accompanied by consideration of how user-friendly the technologies are, and whether the users will have appropriate technical and financial support.

A Conceptual Framework for the Acceptance of E-Commerce Technologies among Organizations in Developing Countries

2020 ◽  
pp. 205-210
Author(s):  
A. M. Meirmanova
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Cultural Dimension ◽  
Unified Theory ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Hofstede’S Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The presented study examines e-commerce technologies a new conceptual framework of the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries.Aim. The study aims to identify factors for the implementation and acceptance of e-commerce among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries.Tasks. The authors utilize tools of G. Hofstede’s cultural dimensions theory to describe the emotional attitude of an individual to the use of technology.Methods. This study examines various aspects of the method of the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT), which is implemented in many studies of behavioral intentions of individuals in the adoption of new technologies.Results. For the first time, a conceptual (predictive) model based on four moderating variables is proposed. The variables include such cultural dimension parameters as power distance index  (PDI), individualism/collectivism  (IDV), uncertainty avoidance  (UAI), and long-term/short-term orientation (LTO). These moderators boost the effect of the basic constructs on the behavioral propensity for the use and application of technologies.Conclusions. Based on the considered conceptual framework, the authors propose a number of recommendations for the development of tools that would ensure the required level of employee engagement in the acceptance and use of e-commerce technologies among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries. Another promising direction involves using the tools of G. Hofstede’s cultural dimensions theory to examine the specific aspects of the acceptance and use of information technology among organizations belonging to different national business cultures.

Analisis Perbandingan Metode TAM dan UTAUT dalam Mengukur Kesuksesan Penggunaan Aplikasi Ojek Online

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Indriyanti, Tri Wahyuni, Erni Ermawati, Nurul Ichsan , Haerul Fatah
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Unified Theory ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Acceptance Model

AbstrakBerkembangnya teknologi informasi memberikan pengaruh yang cukup bagi masyarakat, tetapi terkadang ada beberapa teknologi yang kurang diterima oleh masyarakat karena beberapa faktor. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis rasio metode TAM dan UTAUT dalam mengukur keberhasilan penggunaan aplikasi Ojek Online di Sleman, Yogyakarta. Metode yang paling banyak digunakan untuk menganalisis keberhasilan penggunaan teknologi adalah metode TAM dan UTAUT. Metode TAM dan UTAUT juga merupakan metode terbaik karena mampu menjelaskan perilaku pengguna terhadap penggunaan teknologi. Responden dalam penelitian ini adalah pengguna aplikasi Ojek Online di Kabupaten Sleman di Yogyakarta yang terdiri dari siswa dan masyarakat umum. Responden dalam penelitian ini diambil secara acak dari seluruh populasi. Data yang dikumpulkan diolah menggunakan SPSS agar mudah dianalisis lebih lanjut. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode korelasional. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa metode TAM dan UTAUT mampu menganalisis penerimaan aplikasi Ojek Online meskipun nilai beberapa konstruk yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini hanya mempengaruhi penggunaan aktual sebesar 8% dan 5,2%. Kata kunci: Analisa Model, Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), Aplikasi Ojek Online, Uji Determinasi

ANALISIS PENERAPAN MODEL UTAUT TERHADAP MINAT PERILAKU PEMANFAATAN DAN PENGGUNAAN INTERNET BANKING

ProBank ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 230-232
Author(s):  
Khadijah Khadijah ◽  
Ika Swasti Putri
Keyword(s):  
Internet Banking ◽  
Unified Theory ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Use Of Technology

Seiring pesatnya perkembangan jaman, kebutuhan akan informasi terus meningkat. Peningkatan penggunaan teknologi  komputer  sebagai pengembangan teknologi  informasi  telah  banyak  mengubah pemrosesan data akuntansi menjadi otomatis. Individu dimudahkan dengan adanya Internet Banking sehingga tidak perlu melakukan transaksi keuangan melalui kantor cabang, ATM, atau manual. Adanya sistem informasi, maka dilakukan penelitian untuk mengetahui minat perilaku pemanfaatan dan penggunaan Internet Banking menggunakan penerapan model UTAUT (Unified Theory Of Acceptance And Use Of Technology). Penelitian ini merupakan replikasi dan pengembangan model UTAUT yang dikembangkan oleh Venkatesh, dkk tahun 2003. Penelitian menggunakan metode kuesioner yang dilakukan di 5 Perguruan Tinggi dikhususkan pada Magister Akuntansi dan Manajemen, dosen dan pengusaha yang terdaftar di UMKM Semarang. Data yang digunakan merupakan data primer dan pengumpulan data menggunakan metode survey dan purposive sampling. Sebanyak 171 orang yang melakukan transaksi keuangan melalui fasilitas Internet Banking. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan konstruk ekspektasi kinerja, ekspektasi usaha, pengaruh sosial memiliki pengaruh positif dan Kondisi yang memfasilitasi tidak berpengaruh terhadap penggunaan Internet Banking. Sedangkan konstruk minat perilaku berpengaruh terhadap penggunaan Internet Banking. Konstruk gender memoderasi terhadap minat  perilaku pemanfaatan Internet Banking. Umur  memoderasi ekspektasi kinerja  dan  pengaruh sosial, konstruk  pengalaman  memoderasi  dan  gagal  memoderasi  ekspektasi  usaha,  kondisi  yang  terhadap  minat perilaku dan penggunaan Internet Banking.

INTERNATIONAL NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS: CONCEPT, TYPES AND ROLE IN MODERN WORLD

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 154-164
Author(s):  
A. N. Gutorova
Keyword(s):  
Internal State ◽  
Modern Science ◽  
Humanitarian Assistance ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Expert Assessment ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Governmental Organization ◽  
Global Management ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations

Non-state factors begin to play more and more significant role in processes of global management. The international non-governmental organizations are on a special place among them (INGO). In the last decade they are growing noticeably. In this regard it is necessary to study the role and the meaning of international non-governmental organizations in the process of global management. It is a vital need of modern science. Attempts to elaborate definition of the concept "international non-governmental organization" were made repeatedly but all developed concepts have certain shortcomings (don't reflect the legal nature of INGO, membership, activity purposes, etc.). The bulk of non-governmental organizations are created for the solution of specific problems or work within a certain perspective. Today these organizations actively deal with issues connected with humanitarian assistance, protection of human rights and environmental protection, providing peace and safety, participate in educational programs, sports projects. They provide analysis and expert assessment of various problems, including global problems, act as mechanism of "early notification" and promote control of international agreements execution. But, without looking, for rather positive role of MNPO in their activity there are also certain problems. INGO is often accused in internal state affairs. Their activity often has politized character.

scholarly journals The Role of Donor Agencies in Promoting Standardized Project Management in the Spanish Development Non-Government Organizations

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 1490
Author(s):  
Agustín Moya-Colorado ◽  
Nina León-Bolaños ◽  
José L. Yagüe-Blanco
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
International Development ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Development Cooperation ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Governmental Organization ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Funding Mechanisms ◽  
Donor Agencies

Project management is an autonomous discipline that is applied to a huge diversity of activity sectors and that has evolved enormously over the last decades. International Development Cooperation has incorporated some of this discipline’s tools into its professional practice, but many gaps remain. This article analyzes donor agencies’ project management approaches in their funding mechanisms for projects implemented by non-governmental organizations. As case study, we look at the Spanish decentralized donor agencies (Spanish autonomous communities). The analysis uses the PM2 project management methodology of the European Commission, as comparison framework, to assess and systematize the documentation, requirements, and project management tools that non-governmental organizations need to use and fulfill as a condition to access these donors’ project funding mechanisms. The analysis shows coincidence across donors in the priority given to project management areas linked to the iron triangle (scope, cost, and time) while other areas are mainly left unattended. The analysis also identifies industry-specific elements of interest (such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals) that need to be incorporated into project management practice in this field. The use of PM2 as benchmark provides a clear vision of the project management areas that donors could address to better support their non-governmental organization-implemented projects.

scholarly journals How Does the Pandemic Facilitate Mobile Payment? An Investigation on Users’ Perspective under the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 1016
Author(s):  
Yuyang Zhao ◽  
Fernando Bacao
Keyword(s):  
Social Economy ◽  
Emergency Situation ◽  
Mobile Payment ◽  
Unified Theory ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
The Social ◽  
Perceived Security ◽  
Contact Free

Owing to the convenience, reliability and contact-free feature of Mobile payment (M-payment), it has been diffusely adopted in China during the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce the direct and indirect contacts in transactions, allowing social distancing to be maintained and facilitating stabilization of the social economy. This paper aims to comprehensively investigate the technological and mental factors affecting users’ adoption intentions of M-payment under the COVID-19 pandemic, to expand the domain of technology adoption under the emergency situation. This study integrated Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) with perceived benefits from Mental Accounting Theory (MAT), and two additional variables (perceived security and trust) to investigate 739 smartphone users’ adoption intentions of M-payment during the COVID-19 pandemic in China. The empirical results showed that users’ technological and mental perceptions conjointly influence their adoption intentions of M-payment during the COVID-19 pandemic, wherein perceived benefits are significantly determined by social influence and trust, corresponding with the situation of pandemic. This study initially integrated UTAUT with MAT to develop the theoretical framework for investigating users’ adoption intentions. Meanwhile, this study originally investigated the antecedents of M-payment adoption under the pandemic situation and indicated that users’ perceptions will be positively influenced when technology’s specific characteristics can benefit a particular situation.

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