The Impact of National Culture on Information Systems Planning Autonomy

2010 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dinesh A. Mirchandani ◽  
Albert L. Lederer
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
National Culture ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Multinational Firms ◽  
Postal Survey ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Systems Planning ◽  
Culture Model ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Information Systems Planning

Hofstede’s national culture model has been applied in prior research to better understand the management of multinational firms. That research suggests that national culture may influence the information systems planning autonomy of the subsidiaries of multinational firms, but such an impact has not yet been tested empirically. A postal survey of 131 chief information officers and 103 senior non-IS managers of U.S. subsidiaries of such firms collected data to test hypotheses based on the model. Structural equation modeling using PLS-Graph 3.0 revealed that Individualism-Collectivism, Masculinity-Femininity, and Uncertainty Avoidance predicted autonomy for particular IS planning phases (as rated by the CIOs). On the basis of the supported hypotheses, the study provides evidence of the relevance of the national culture model to IS planning effectiveness and IS contribution. The study also suggests to subsidiary managers that an understanding of the national culture of their parent firm can help them gain an insight into the parent’s management perspective.

The Impact of National Culture on Information Systems Planning Autonomy

2011 ◽  
pp. 19-53
Author(s):  
Dinesh A. Mirchandani ◽  
Albert L. Lederer
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
National Culture ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Multinational Firms ◽  
Postal Survey ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Systems Planning ◽  
Culture Model ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Information Systems Planning

Hofstede’s national culture model has been applied in prior research to better understand the management of multinational firms. That research suggests that national culture may influence the information systems planning autonomy of the subsidiaries of multinational firms, but such an impact has not yet been tested empirically. A postal survey of 131 chief information officers and 103 senior non-IS managers of U.S. subsidiaries of such firms collected data to test hypotheses based on the model. Structural equation modeling using PLS-Graph 3.0 revealed that Individualism-Collectivism, Masculinity-Femininity, and Uncertainty Avoidance predicted autonomy for particular IS planning phases (as rated by the CIOs). On the basis of the supported hypotheses, the study provides evidence of the relevance of the national culture model to IS planning effectiveness and IS contribution. The study also suggests to subsidiary managers that an understanding of the national culture of their parent firm can help them gain an insight into the parent’s management perspective.

scholarly journals The Ecuadorian Banana Farms Managers’ Perceptions: Innovation as a Driver of Environmental Sustainability Practices

Agriculture ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 213
Author(s):  
Alicia Ramírez-Orellana ◽  
Daniel Ruiz-Palomo ◽  
Alfonso Rojo-Ramírez ◽  
John E. Burgos-Burgos
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Environmental Practices ◽  
Sustainability Practices ◽  
Policy Incentives ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Training

This article aims to explore the perceptions of banana farms managers towards environmental sustainability practices through the impact of innovation, adoption of information systems, and training employees through a case study in the province of El Oro (Ecuador). Furthermore, the paper assesses how farmers’ perceptions could guide public policy incentives. PLS-Structural Equation Modeling are used as the framework by which the constructs is represented within the model. The model explained 59% of the environmental sustainability practices of Ecuadorian banana farms. The results indicate that environmental sustainability practices were positively influenced mainly by training employees, innovation, and adoption of information systems. Additionally, both the adoption of information systems and training employees indirectly influenced sustainable practices through innovation as a mediator. We may conclude that in the Ecuadorian banana farms, changes in environmental practices are derived from innovation strategies as an axis of development of useful information and training employees in public policies.

Impact of Information Technology Risks on Information Systems Security: A Field Study of Telecommunication Companies in Yemen

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-157
Author(s):  
Mohammed A. Alrubaidi ◽  
Nabil Hassan Abdo Al-Hemyari
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Systems Security ◽  
Telecommunication Companies ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The Impact

This study aimed to assess the impact of information technology risks on security of information systems by following an analytical method based on the structural equation modeling (SEM). The study population was seven telecommunication companies in Yemen. A questionnaire was distributed to 356 participants, but only 218 forms were valid for analysis. The data was analyzed by the partial least squares (PLS). The study findings revealed that information technology risks had a negative impact on the security of information systems. The study recommended that the security of information systems should be strengthened so as to maintain the confidentiality of information, its availability and safety from risks, and to cope with speedy developments in information and communication technology.

scholarly journals Islamic Law and National Cultures Impact on Modern Funeral Services Buying Ethical Perception and Behavioral Intention

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Subarsyah Subarsyah ◽  
Florentina Kurniasari
Keyword(s):  
National Culture ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Behavioral Intentions ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Ethical Perceptions ◽  
National Cultures ◽  
Funeral Services ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the impact of Islamic law and national cultures on the ethical perceptions and behavioral intentions of Muslim Indonesians in buying modern funeral services. A questionnaire was distributed among Muslim respondents who were doing their routine weekly Friday prayers in Sunda Kelapa, one of biggest mosques in Central Jakarta. Based on a total sample of 103 responses, structural equation modeling was used to test the research hypotheses. This research used the theory of reasoned action proposed by Ajzen to analyze behavioral intentions. Since the behavioral intentions were influenced by the ethical perceptions, the Hofstede national culture was deemed to play a significant role. The data analysis further suggested that the behavioral intentions in buying modern funeral services were strongly influenced by Islamic law (MUI Fatwa), Indonesia culture dimensions, and the ethical perceptions among Muslim Indonesians. Both Islamic law and Indonesian national culture (as a collectivist country) play a significant role in creating ethical perceptions and influence Muslim behavioral intentions in regard to buying modern funeral services.

scholarly journals The Impact Mechanisms of Psychological Learning Climate on Employees' Innovative Use of Information Systems

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-72
Author(s):  
Yuanyuan Guo ◽  
Chaoyou Wang
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Learning Climate ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Creative Self ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this study is to explore the impact mechanisms of psychological learning climate on employees' innovative use of information systems (IS). Using structural equation modeling, this study develops a theoretical model to investigate how the psychological learning climate affects innovative IS use by introducing individual motivational factors as mediators. The model is tested through a survey of 163 employees using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems in China. The results suggest that psychological learning climate is positively related to innovative IS use both directly and indirectly. The indirect effect works through motivating employees' intrinsic motivation and creative self-efficiency. This study adds to the literature on IS use by identifying and examining the role of psychological learning climate as a driver of innovative IS use. The findings could provide managers with an understanding of how management can inspire employees' potential in IS innovation.

scholarly journals The impact of shared domain knowledge on strategic information systems planning and alignment

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Simla Maharaj ◽  
Irwin Brown
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Domain Knowledge ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Business Planning ◽  
Strategic Information ◽  
Strategic Information Systems ◽  
Strategic Information Systems Planning ◽  
Systems Planning ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Information Systems Planning

Background: Lack of alignment or harmony between information technology (IT) and business imperatives continues to plague organisations despite decades of research. Strategic information systems planning (SISP) is the process of coordinating the relationship between IT and the business in order to steer alignment. Shared domain knowledge (SDK) is a factor that is posited as important for improving both SISP and alignment, which is theorised to be the main outcome of SISP. Objectives: The aim of this article is to examine the impact of SDK on SISP and alignment. Method: Data were gathered from management consultants in a large, global IT organisation, through the use of a structured questionnaire, and analysed. Results: It was shown that SDK positively influences SISP characteristics and the alignment outcome. Specifically, it was found that high levels of rationality in SISP positively influenced the intellectual dimension of alignment, whilst IT manager participation in business planning influenced the social dimension of alignment. SDK was found to have a bearing on all of the SISP characteristics measured (i.e. rationality, adaptation, business planning-SISP integration and IT manager participation in business planning). SDK was also found to positively impact both the intellectual and social dimensions of alignment.Conclusion: The implications of the findings are that fostering a knowledge sharing environment in organisations will help improve alignment, as well as the formal processes designed to steer alignment such as SISP.

scholarly journals ANALISIS PENERAPAN MODEL UTAUT (UNIFIED THEORY OF ACCEPTANCE AND USE OF TECHNOLOGY) TERHADAP PERILAKU PENGGUNA SISTEM INFORMASI (STUDI KASUS: SISTEM INFORMASI AKADEMIK PADA STTNAS YOGYAKARTA)

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 165
Author(s):  
Trie Handayani ◽  
Sudiana Sudiana
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Social Influence ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Unified Theory ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Academic Information ◽  
The Impact

The appears of the popularity of web technologies and applications have created a vast opportunity for organizations, including institutions of higher education. With the presence of Academic information systems (SiAkad) that is in STTNAS, then do some research to find out the intention of the behavior in the use of Academic information systems using the UTAUT model (Unified Theory Of Acceptance And Use Of Technology). The phenomenon underlying this study is: not yet optimal use of Academic information systems by civitas academic (professors, students and employees) in the process of learning and socializing, so the existence of maximal and haven't yet SiAkad his crisp utilization impact of its use for the entire civitas academic. The study was limited in its scope: the analysis of the influence of Performance Expextancy, Expextancy Effort, Social Influence and Facilitating Condition against the intention SiAkad usage behavior in STTNAS in Yogyakarta. The data in the study on the test with the SEM analysis tool (Structural Equation Modeling). SEM is a tool of statistical analysis that are used to complete the research of multilevel models simultaneously. SEM can be used to solve equations with variables that make up the path. Research results based on the analysis and discussion is a variable PerformanceExpectancy (PE), Social Influence (SI) and Facilitating Condition (FC) effect significantly to Behavioral Intention, while variable Effort Expectancy (EE) provides results that are not significant. Fourth overall Predictor is only able to explain the impact on behavioral intention of 37,6 percent.

Understanding switching intention of information systems users

2014 ◽  
Vol 114 (4) ◽  
pp. 583-596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grigorios Asimakopoulos ◽  
Stavros Asimakopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Switching Costs ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
User Intention ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Perceived Usability ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to reveal the impact of usability and switching costs on user intention to switch information systems (IS), and to examine the mediating role of switching costs on the usability-intention to switch relationship. Design/methodology/approach – Using structural equation modeling, the research hypotheses tested in the context of forecasting IS using a web-based survey of 205 business forecasters. Findings – Results show that both perceived usability and switching costs negatively affect intention to switch; and switching costs, through specific constructs, mediate the relationship between usability and intention to switch IS. Research limitations/implications – Further research is needed for a more comprehensive understanding of the role of switching costs and to test the model in a longitudinal study and across different types of IS. Originality/value – This research contributes to a better understanding of the interplay between usability and switching costs factors and their impact on IS switching user intention. Based on the study findings, theoretical and practical implications for IS are identified and discussed.

Information Architecture Practice: Research-Based Recommendations for the Practitioner

1997 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 197-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Pelly Periasamy ◽  
David F. Feeny
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Postal Survey ◽  
Information Architecture ◽  
Practice Research ◽  
Systems Planning ◽  
Application Architecture ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Information Systems Planning

A large-scale postal survey and six in-depth case studies on information architecture practice were carried out from 1992 to 1994 in the UK. The research findings suggest information architecture to be a useful information systems planning tool. The study further redefines information architecture's core components and concludes that the careful targeting and development of these components – business system architecture, application architecture and data architecture – can contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of information systems planning and implementation.

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