Exploring the Factors to Green IT Adoption of SMEs in the Philippines

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander A. Hernandez
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Use ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Government Support ◽  
It Adoption ◽  
Initial Attempt ◽  
Green It ◽  
Managerial Support ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Industry Associations

Green IT adoption is a sustainable use of computing resources to address the growing environmental challenges resulted from business activities. Drawing from this need, this article aims to examine the influential factors that affect Green IT adoption in SMEs. This article is an initial attempt to understand the Green IT adoption experience of SMEs in the Philippines. A framework is created encompassing the interactions of factors that facilitate the successful Green IT adoption of SMEs in developing countries. The framework was then analyzed with data from multiple case studies of Philippine SMEs. The results suggest that individual attitude, IT infrastructure, managerial support, availability of budget, and government support have significantly facilitated Green IT adoption in SMEs. The results of this article will assist business owners, policymakers, and industry associations to further Green IT adoption by SMEs in the Philippines. Practical and research implications are presented.

Exploring the Factors to Green IT Adoption of SMEs in the Philippines

2020 ◽  
pp. 907-926 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander A. Hernandez
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Use ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Government Support ◽  
It Adoption ◽  
Initial Attempt ◽  
Green It ◽  
Managerial Support ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Multiple Case Studies

Green IT adoption is a sustainable use of computing resources to address the growing environmental challenges resulted from business activities. Drawing from this need, this article aims to examine the influential factors that affect Green IT adoption in SMEs. This article is an initial attempt to understand the Green IT adoption experience of SMEs in the Philippines. A framework is created encompassing the interactions of factors that facilitate the successful Green IT adoption of SMEs in developing countries. The framework was then analyzed with data from multiple case studies of Philippine SMEs. The results suggest that individual attitude, IT infrastructure, managerial support, availability of budget, and government support have significantly facilitated Green IT adoption in SMEs. The results of this article will assist business owners, policymakers, and industry associations to further Green IT adoption by SMEs in the Philippines. Practical and research implications are presented.

Green IT Adoption Practices in Education Sector

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander A. Hernandez
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Electronic Waste ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
It Adoption ◽  
Green It ◽  
Awareness Programs ◽  
Multiple Case

Green IT is a resource efficient and effective consumption to reduce organizations processes impacts to the environment using information technology. This article aims to explore GIT practices of higher education institutions in the Philippines, where a qualitative multiple-case study is used. The study found that higher education institutions Green IT adoption covers the use of paperless and digital archiving systems, resource efficient IT equipment, responsible electronic waste disposal, recycling and reuse, and initiated awareness programs to educate the employees about Green IT and sustainability. The study also found that these practices are in its early stage of adoption in higher education institutions in the Philippines. This article also presents practical and research implications to further the uptake of Green IT in higher education institutions.

Green IT Adoption Practices in Education Sector

2020 ◽  
pp. 1379-1395
Author(s):  
Alexander A. Hernandez
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Electronic Waste ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
It Adoption ◽  
Green It ◽  
Awareness Programs ◽  
Multiple Case

Green IT is a resource efficient and effective consumption to reduce organizations processes impacts to the environment using information technology. This article aims to explore GIT practices of higher education institutions in the Philippines, where a qualitative multiple-case study is used. The study found that higher education institutions Green IT adoption covers the use of paperless and digital archiving systems, resource efficient IT equipment, responsible electronic waste disposal, recycling and reuse, and initiated awareness programs to educate the employees about Green IT and sustainability. The study also found that these practices are in its early stage of adoption in higher education institutions in the Philippines. This article also presents practical and research implications to further the uptake of Green IT in higher education institutions.

An Empirical Investigation on the Awareness and Practices of Higher Education Students in Green Information Technology

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander A. Hernandez
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Empirical Investigation ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Initial Attempt ◽  
Green It ◽  
Higher Education Curriculum ◽  
Green Information Technology

Green IT is a resource efficient and effective consumption through the use of information technology with minimal or no impact to the environment. This study is an initial attempt to explore on the Green IT perspective of higher education students in the Philippines. A survey questionnaire was deployed to determine the students' awareness and practices towards Green IT. The results suggest that students have an average level of awareness and unsatisfactory practices in Green IT. The results indicate the need to integrate Green IT in higher education curriculum to raise awareness among students and engage them in sustainable use of computing resources. Practical and research implications are discussed.

Assessing the Maturity of Green IT Adoption Within the Philippine Manufacturing Industry

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 37-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander A. Hernandez
Keyword(s):  
Developing Country ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Maturity Model ◽  
It Adoption ◽  
Green It ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Manufacturing Organizations

Green IT is the sustainable use of computing resources in organizations with minimal or no impact on the environment. The role of Green IT is recognized to achieve sustainability in organizations. This study presents the extent of Green IT adoption in a developing country. This study used GIT maturity model to assess the overall level of Green IT maturity among manufacturing organizations. The results suggest that participants recognized Green IT, however, a low level of maturity is found within the manufacturing organizations. To further Green IT adoption in organizations, practical and research implications are presented.

A Qualitative Study of Green IT Adoption within the Philippines Business Process Outsourcing Industry

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 28-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander A. Hernandez ◽  
Sherwin E. Ona
Keyword(s):  
Business Process ◽  
Organizational Context ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
It Adoption ◽  
Business Process Outsourcing ◽  
Green It ◽  
Adoption Theory ◽  
Context Factors ◽  
Decision Making Processes

This study explores the green IT adoption experience of organizations within the business process outsourcing industry in the Philippines using a multi-theory perspective. Through a multiple case study with three organizations, it presents a holistic account of the factors in green IT adoption. This study shows the usefulness of complementarily deploying adoption theory and offers important theoretical and practical implications for organizations as they extend their BPO operations globally. In this study, the authors discovered that technological and organizational context factors have greater positive impact on Green IT adoption within BPO organizations while environmental context factors have lesser impact in decision-making processes.

A Qualitative Study of Green IT Adoption Within the Philippines Business Process Outsourcing Industry

2018 ◽  
pp. 408-446
Author(s):  
Alexander A. Hernandez ◽  
Sherwin Ona
Keyword(s):  
Business Process ◽  
Organizational Context ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
It Adoption ◽  
Business Process Outsourcing ◽  
Green It ◽  
Adoption Theory ◽  
Context Factors ◽  
Decision Making Processes

This study explores the green IT adoption experience of organizations within the business process outsourcing industry in the Philippines using a multi-theory perspective. Through a multiple case study with three organizations, it presents a holistic account of the factors in green IT adoption. This study shows the usefulness of complementarily deploying adoption theory and offers important theoretical and practical implications for organizations as they extend their BPO operations globally. In this study, the authors discovered that technological and organizational context factors have greater positive impact on Green IT adoption within BPO organizations while environmental context factors have lesser impact in decision-making processes.

Exploring Green IT Adoption

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 13-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander A. Hernandez ◽  
Sherwin E. Ona
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
It Adoption ◽  
Business Process Outsourcing ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Green It ◽  
Current State ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Green Information Technology

The Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry accounts for 15% of the Gross Domestic Products (GDP) in the Philippines annually. The BPO industry continuously improves the economic growth and performance due to the increasing investments on this sector. Given the role of the BPO sector, business activities involved on its operations share environmental impacts on carbon emission, disposal of wastes and increasing energy consumption that contributes to the environmental degradation. In this, the emergence of Green Information Technology (IT) adoption is aimed at minimizing the environmental impacts of business activities while balancing economic performance. This paper is an attempt to provide the current state of Green IT adoption in a BPO firm. The authors apply qualitative approach in collecting, analyzing and interpreting the data. The findings revealed that Green IT adoption in the BPO firm is on its emergence, Office environment practices is the most evident implementation of Green IT whereas technological factors has strong influence to the BPO firm to adopt Green IT. Thus, Green IT adoption in the BPO firm is part of their long-term objective and commitment towards sustainable business and environmental.

Assessing the Maturity of Green IT Adoption Within the Philippine Manufacturing Industry

2019 ◽  
pp. 1285-1305
Author(s):  
Alexander A. Hernandez
Keyword(s):  
Developing Country ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Maturity Model ◽  
It Adoption ◽  
Green It ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Manufacturing Organizations

Green IT is the sustainable use of computing resources in organizations with minimal or no impact on the environment. The role of Green IT is recognized to achieve sustainability in organizations. This study presents the extent of Green IT adoption in a developing country. This study used GIT maturity model to assess the overall level of Green IT maturity among manufacturing organizations. The results suggest that participants recognized Green IT, however, a low level of maturity is found within the manufacturing organizations. To further Green IT adoption in organizations, practical and research implications are presented.

scholarly journals The future of farm tourism in the Philippines: challenges, strategies and insights

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kafferine Yamagishi ◽  
Cecil Gantalao ◽  
Lanndon Ocampo
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Historical Narrative ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Farm Tourism

Purpose This study aims to draw observations on the current status and potentials of the Philippines as a farm tourism destination and identify the underlying factors that inhibit farm tourism development. It intends to gauge the challenges that Filipino farmers face in diversifying farms and operating farm sites and uses these challenges in crafting strategies and policies for relevant stakeholders. It also provides Philippine farm tourism literature to address the limitations of references in the topic. Design/methodology/approach The study adopts an exploratory type of inquiry method and secondary data collection from various sources, such as published journal articles, news articles and reports, to gain insights and relevant information on farm tourism. The study also uses a threats, opportunities, weaknesses and strengths analysis approach to develop competitive farm tourism strategies. Findings The Philippines, with vast agricultural land, has the necessary base for farm tourism, and the enactment of the Farm Tourism Development Act of 2016 bridges this potential. With low agricultural outputs, the country draws relevance for farm tourism as a farm diversification strategy to supplement income in rural communities. While having these potentials, crucial initiatives in physical characteristics, product development, education and training, management and entrepreneurship, marketing and customer relations and government support must be implemented. Farmers' lack of skills, training and capital investment potential to convert their farms into farm tourism sites serves as the major drawback. Thus, developing entrepreneurial and hospitality skills is crucial. Originality/value This work presents a historical narrative of initiatives and measures of the Philippine farm tourism sector. It also provides a holistic discussion and in-depth analysis of the current state, potentials, strategies and forward insights for farm tourism development.

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