Arabian Workers' Acceptance of Computer Technology

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Jen-Hwa Hu ◽  
Said S. Al-Gahtani ◽  
Han-fen Hu
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Computer Technology ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Explanatory Power ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use

Cultural considerations could affect individuals' behaviors, including their technology acceptance. This study analyzes the acceptance of computer technology by 1,088 workers in 56 Arabian organizations to reexamine and compare the theory of planned behavior (TPB), technology acceptance model (TAM), and innovation diffusion theory (IDT). The explanatory power of each theory or model seems lower among Arabian workers, as compared with users in Western, developed countries. The IDT appears capable of explaining workers' technology acceptance better than does TPB or TAM. Perceived behavioral control and subjective norms constitute more important acceptance determinants than does attitude. Both perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use remain significant determinants of attitude and intention; however, considering findings reported by previous research, their total effects are comparable in magnitude and statistical significance. The findings are incongruent with the results of several representative prior studies that examine the same theories and models, which in turn offer several implications from a sociocultural perspective.

User Acceptance of Computer Technology at Work in Arabian Culture

2017 ◽  
pp. 205-228
Author(s):  
Han-fen Hu ◽  
Paul Jen-Hwa Hu ◽  
Said S. Al-Gahtani
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Computer Technology ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Explanatory Power ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
User Acceptance ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Innovation Diffusion Theory ◽  
Acceptance Model

User acceptance of computer technology in work environments could differ from that of general consumer contexts. Toward that end, cultural considerations could affect individuals' behaviors, including their technology acceptance. This study analyzes the acceptance of computer technology by 1,088 workers in an Arabian country to reexamine and compare established models and theories to prior studies in the Western, developed countries. The explanatory power of each theory or model seems lower among Arabian workers. The innovation diffusion theory (IDT) appears capable of explaining workers' technology acceptance better than the theory of planned behavior (TPB) or technology acceptance model (TAM) does. Perceived behavioral control and subjective norms constitute more important acceptance determinants than attitude does. Both perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use remain significant determinants of attitude and intention; however, considering findings reported by previous research, their total effects are comparable in magnitude and statistical significance. The findings are incongruent with the results of several representative prior studies that examine the same theories and models. The results can be partially explained by the unique socio-cultural characteristics and overall technology development status of the country. In turn, these results offer several implications for studying worker's technology acceptance in developing countries with a unique cultural context.

User Acceptance of Computer Technology at Work in Arabian Culture

2018 ◽  
pp. 1521-1544 ◽  
Author(s):  
Han-fen Hu ◽  
Paul Jen-Hwa Hu ◽  
Said S. Al-Gahtani
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Computer Technology ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Explanatory Power ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
User Acceptance ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Innovation Diffusion Theory ◽  
Acceptance Model

User acceptance of computer technology in work environments could differ from that of general consumer contexts. Toward that end, cultural considerations could affect individuals' behaviors, including their technology acceptance. This study analyzes the acceptance of computer technology by 1,088 workers in an Arabian country to reexamine and compare established models and theories to prior studies in the Western, developed countries. The explanatory power of each theory or model seems lower among Arabian workers. The innovation diffusion theory (IDT) appears capable of explaining workers' technology acceptance better than the theory of planned behavior (TPB) or technology acceptance model (TAM) does. Perceived behavioral control and subjective norms constitute more important acceptance determinants than attitude does. Both perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use remain significant determinants of attitude and intention; however, considering findings reported by previous research, their total effects are comparable in magnitude and statistical significance. The findings are incongruent with the results of several representative prior studies that examine the same theories and models. The results can be partially explained by the unique socio-cultural characteristics and overall technology development status of the country. In turn, these results offer several implications for studying worker's technology acceptance in developing countries with a unique cultural context.

Safety Technology Adoption: Predicting Intention to Use Car Dashcams in an Emerging Country

2021 ◽  
pp. 2150022
Author(s):  
Ali Vafaei-Zadeh ◽  
Shin-Xian Ng ◽  
Haniruzila Hanifah ◽  
Ai Ping Teoh ◽  
Khaled Nawaser
Keyword(s):  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Social Influence ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Personal Innovativeness

This study investigates the factors that affect the user’s intention to use dashcam in Malaysia. This study examines the quantitative relationship of intrinsic as well as extrinsic factors such as personal innovativeness, perceived uniqueness, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, attitude, perceived behavioral control, social influence, price value, and trust to the purchase intention of dashcam. Purposive sampling technique was employed to collect responses from 232 respondents based on two criteria: first, individuals who have experienced driving on the road and have a car; and second, individuals who not yet adopt or purchase the dashcam. The data were analyzed using SmartPLS (version 3.3.2). No relationship between personal innovativeness and perceived usefulness was found, in contrast to a significant relationship the former and perceived ease of use. Furthermore, perceived uniqueness was found significant to both perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. Consistent with the literature, both perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use were identified as factors influencing attitude. However, perceived usefulness did not affect intention. Perceived behavioral control, social influence, attitude, and trust significantly affected the behavioral intention to use the dashcam in Malaysia. This study attempts to integrate and adapt two technology adoption models, namely the Combined Technology Acceptance Model and Theory Planned Behavior and extension of Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology, also extends the model with personal innovativeness, perceived uniqueness, and trust to fulfil the study’s objectives as well.

Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) Dan Theory Of Planned Behavior (TPB) dalam keyakinan dan perilaku penggunaan sistem Informasi Manajemen Rumah Sakit

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-45
Author(s):  
Yunita Wisda Tumarta Arif ◽  
Puguh Ika Listyorini
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Acceptance Model

Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) merupakan model yang dianggap paling tepat dalam menjelaskan bagaimana individu menerima sebuah system. Pada TAM tidak memasukkan pengaruh dari faktor sosial dan faktor kontrol pada perilaku. Kedua faktor tersebut telah terbukti memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan khususya dalam penelitian ini adalah perilaku penggunaan sistem informasi manajemen rumah sakit. Faktor-faktor tersebut merupakan penentu dari perilaku di Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). RSU PKU Muhammadiyah Delanggu ditetapkan sebagai rumah sakit tipe D. Sistem Informasi Manajemen (SIM) RSU PKU Muhammadiyah Delanggu belum terintergrasi pada keseluruhan unit. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menilai tingkat keyakinan pengguna dan kemauan menggunakan sistem manajemen rumah sakit di RSU PKU Muhammadiyah Delanggu sehingga bisa dijadikan bahan pertimbangan dalam pengembangan Sistem Informasi Rumah Sakit. Jenis Penelitian adalah penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Tahap penelitian meliputi pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil peneltian rata-rata indeks dari 7 aspek berdasarkan aspek Perceived ease of use 82%, Subjective norm 81%, Perceived behavioral control 78%, Perceived usefulness 81%. Attitude toward using 71% Aspek Behavioral intention to use 79%. Perceived service availibity 82%. Kesimpulan dari peneliti ini bahwa tingkat keyakinan pengguna dan kemauan menggunakan Sistem Manajemen Rumah Sakit adalah baik untuk aspek behavioral control Perceived usefulnes, dan sangat baik pada 6 aspek lainnya

scholarly journals Behavioral intentions of technology teachers to implement an engineering-focused curriculum

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kuang-Chao Yu ◽  
Pai-Hsing Wu ◽  
Kuen-Yi Lin ◽  
Szu-Chun Fan ◽  
Sy-Yi Tzeng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Intentions ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Technology Teachers ◽  
Factors Influencing

Abstract Background Teaching engineering at a high school level has been a subject of substantial concern during recent curriculum reforms. Many countries are increasingly including engineering-focused subjects in their technology curriculum guidelines. However, technology teachers face challenges regarding the optimal implementation of an engineering-focused curriculum. It is essential to understand technology teachers’ perceptions of and behavior in classroom practices when teaching an engineering-focused curriculum. To explore the factors influencing the effective implementation of the curriculum, this study aimed to explore the association between technology teachers’ perceptions regarding curriculum guidelines (i.e., perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and beliefs) and their behavioral intentions. In addition, this study explored how these perceptions change for teachers who participated in a professional development program (PDP) for teaching an engineering-focused curriculum compared with those who did not participate in the program (NoPDP). Results In this study, structural equation modeling was used to investigate factors potentially influencing teachers’ behavioral intentions, including subjective norms and perceived behavioral control. The results showed that technology teachers’ behavioral intentions were influenced by their perceptions of the curriculum's usefulness. Subjective norms and perceived behavioral control were also significant determinants of behavioral intentions. Moreover, the results differed between the two groups. Perceived usefulness had direct and indirect effects on the behavioral intentions of the PDP and NoPDP groups, respectively. Conclusions We constructed a model of technology teachers’ behavioral intentions to implement an engineering-focused curriculum and identified factors influencing technology teachers’ behavioral intentions to implement an engineering-focused curriculum. Our conclusions are as follows: (1) the model was adequate for determining the factors influencing technology teachers’ behavioral intentions; (2) in the PDP group, perceived usefulness, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control were significantly associated with behavioral intentions; and (3) in the NoPDP group, perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use were associated with behavioral intentions and self-reported behavior only via the mediating factor of beliefs. The above influencing factors should be taken into account when planning professional development programs for pre- and in-service teachers, as these programs will have implications regarding the successful implementation of an engineering-focused curriculum.

Understanding the Continued Usage Intention of Educators toward an e-Learning System

2013 ◽  
pp. 180-195
Author(s):  
A.K.M. Najmul Islam
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Continuance Intention ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Faculty Educators

The tremendous development of technologies over recent decades has offered many e-learning systems to faculty educators to support teaching. The advantage of using such systems in connection with on-site courses is that it increases flexibility in teaching/learning by making resources available online. However, there is little empirical evidence to suggest which factors shape educators’ continuance intention to use such systems. This study builds a model, based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology to identify the factors. The model was tested among university educators who use the popular e-learning system, Moodle. The results suggest that the continuance intention is driven by perceived usefulness and access. Perceived ease of use, perceived behavioral control, compatibility, and social influence do not have a significant direct impact on continuance intention, although perceived ease of use and compatibility significantly affect perceived usefulness. Taken together, the core determinants of the continuance intention explained around 70% of the total variance in intention in this study.

The Technology Acceptance Model

2008 ◽  
pp. 1088-1100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qingxiong Ma ◽  
Liping Liu
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Applied Model ◽  
Acceptance Model

The technology acceptance model proposes that perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness predict the acceptance of information technology. Since its inception, the model has been tested with various applications in tens of studies and has become the most widely applied model of user acceptance and usage. Nevertheless, the reported findings on the model are mixed in terms of statistical significance, direction, and magnitude. In this study, we conducted a meta-analysis based on 26 selected empirical studies in order to synthesize the empirical evidence. The results suggest that both the correlation between usefulness and acceptance, and that between usefulness and ease of use are somewhat strong. However, the relationship between ease of use and acceptance is weak, and its significance does not pass the fail-safe test.

Understanding the Continued Usage Intention of Educators toward an e-Learning System

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.K.M. Najmul Islam
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Continuance Intention ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Faculty Educators ◽  
Teaching Learning

The tremendous development of technologies over recent decades has offered many e-learning systems to faculty educators to support teaching. The advantage of using such systems in connection with on-site courses is that it increases flexibility in teaching/learning by making resources available online. However, there is little empirical evidence to suggest which factors shape educators’ continuance intention to use such systems. This study builds a model, based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology to identify the factors. The model was tested among university educators who use the popular e-learning system, Moodle. The results suggest that the continuance intention is driven by perceived usefulness and access. Perceived ease of use, perceived behavioral control, compatibility, and social influence do not have a significant direct impact on continuance intention, although perceived ease of use and compatibility significantly affect perceived usefulness. Taken together, the core determinants of the continuance intention explained around 70% of the total variance in intention in this study.

Evaluating the Factors Affecting DSS Usage by Senior Managers in Local Authorities in Egypt

2006 ◽  
pp. 283-307 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Elbeltagi ◽  
Neil McBride ◽  
Glenn Hardaker
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Senior Managers ◽  
Specific System ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Management Approaches ◽  
Acceptance Model

The study of factors influencing the adoption and use of information systems in less-developed countries is an important area to address since differences in culture, social structure, and business approaches may have significant effects on the benefits derived from importing Western-influenced IT technology, concepts, and management approaches. This study examines the usage of a decision support system (DSS) in Egyptian local authorities using an adapted Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The centrally-developed DSS had been rolled out to 27 governorates in Egypt for use by chief executive officers. The results demonstrated that TAM could be applied to a specific system within a developing country. Both perceived ease of use (PEU) and perceived usefulness (PU) had a significant direct effect on DSS usage. PEU dominated over PU whose effect on DSS usage was negative.

Citizen's Participation Intention to Urban Community Environmental Governance and Its Influencing Factors: Empirical Analysis Based on 1,573 Data from Fujian Province

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 5875-5893
Author(s):  
Shi Shengxu ◽  
Gan Caiyun ◽  
Chen Hao
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Governance ◽  
Urban Community ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Fujian Province ◽  
Positive Effects

Objectives: It is vital to improve the willingness of citizens’ participation in communities environmental governance, which contribute to promoting primary-level environmental governance. This study based on Theory of Planned Behavior (DTPB) and 1,573 survey samples analysis from three eco-cities in Fujian province. In this study we found that citizens in Fuzhou and Xiamen have higher participation intention to urban community environmental governance; the attitude and perceived behavioral control of citizens participating in urban community environmental governance have positive effects, while subjective norms have no significant effects on their participation intention to governance; perceived usefulness, perceived compatibility, convenient conditions and self-efficacy all have indirect positive effects on citizens' participation intention, but perceived ease of use has indirect negative effects on citizens' participation intention. Therefore, the authority should build a mechanism to cultivate citizens’ participate intention and capacity in community environmental governance, which depend on the concept of public value and the perspective of citizens' psychological cognitive factors.

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