scholarly journals Analysis of E-Commerce Adoption by SMEs Using the Technology - Organization - Environment (TOE) Model: A Case Study in Karawang, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 1113-1132
Author(s):  
Lila Setiyani ◽  
Yeny Rostiani
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Environmental Indicators ◽  
Organization Culture ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
Intention To Adopt

E-commerce as a medium for online transactions by business actors can increase the productivity of SMEs. This study aims to analyze the adoption of e-commerce in SMEs in Karawang Regency, Indonesia. The technology-organization-environment (TOE) framework was chosen as a variable for measuring e-commerce adoption. Data collection was carried out through a questionnaire survey which was distributed to SMEs in Karawang Regency, and obtained 301 respondents. The results of data collection by using Smart PLS with the results of the technological aspects have no significant effect on the intention to adopt e-commerce, while the organizational and environmental aspects have a significant effect on the intention to adopt e-commerce. All technology indicators, namely compatability, perceived usefulness, complexity, security concern and relative advantage, are proven to have a significant effect on technology in the intention to adopt e-commerce. Organizational indicators, namely cost, organization readiness, organization culture, organization size and top management support, are proven to have a significant effect on organizations in their intention to adopt e-commerce. Meanwhile, environmental indicators, namely government support, competitive pressure, environmental uncertainty and vendor quality, have a significant effect on the environment in the intention to adopt e-commerce. The data that has been generated can be used by the MSMEs management agency in Karawang Regency to formulate strategies for increasing the productivity of SMEs.

Analysis of the factors influencing adoption of 3D design digital technologies in Colombian firms

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana María Henao Ram-rez ◽  
Esteban López-Zapata
Keyword(s):  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Management Support ◽  
3D Design ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
Intention To Adopt ◽  
Technological Competence ◽  
Factors Influencing

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to analyse the factors influencing intention to adopt 3D design digital technologies (3DDTs) by Colombian firms.Design/methodology/approachA conceptual framework was developed using technology-organization-environment (TOE) and technology acceptance model (TAM) theoretical frameworks. From a sample of 138 firms, a structural equation model was analysed with partial least squares (SEM-PLS).FindingsThe study identified that perceived usefulness in the technological dimension; technological competence and top management support in the organizational dimension; and competitive pressures in the environmental dimension, are variables affecting intention to adopt 3DDT. The effects of the mediating variables with respect to intention to adopt the technology are also analysed, such as perceived usefulness on the effect of ease of use; top management support on the effect of technological competence and financial readiness; and competitive pressures on the effect of stakeholder pressure. The model explained 71.1% of the 3DDT intention to adopt.Practical implicationsThe model can be used as a guideline to ensure a positive outcome of the 3DDT adoption in organizations. The results could be useful to understand a technological adoption process for digital transformation.Originality/valueThe proposed model integrates some contributions from the TAM and TOE theories and identifies some novel mediating effects that improve its predictive and explanatory power. Furthermore, this is a pioneering study in empirical research on 3DDT in the context of a developing country, specifically in Colombia. The findings from this study provide a foundation for other studies, as well as constructive insights for digital transformation, due to its infancy in an emerging economy.

scholarly journals E-commerce Model Adoption by Small-Medium Enterprises for Business Development

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 4229-4233
Keyword(s):  
Technological Factor ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
The One ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Small Medium Enterprises ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Electronic commerce (e’commerce) related to the internet for buying, selling, transporting, or exchanging info, products, or services. There are many advantages of e-commerce, including operational Benefits like the one global reach, cost reduction, promoting Issue Prevention, optimizing the supply chain, and always opening up business. That nation has SMES, and SMES is the largest foreign exchange earners in the country to be able to compete, with SMES being able to expand their transaction business via the Internet. The aim is to determine critical factors in the adoption of e-commerce for SMEs. That first analysis presented a comprehensive review of the literature onto the context for e-commerce research These methodology is divided into several parts: determination of research sources, identification of keyword structures for process search, implementation of criteria for inclusion and exclusion, extraction of data, and review of findings to address scientific questions. From the result of the literature research, there are several main factors for SMEs to adopt e-commerce such as Technological Factor that consists of : interception, Relative Advantage, Compability, IT infrastructure, Security. The Organizational factor consists of : Involvement & consistency, Top Management support, Financial Resources, Human Resources. External Factor consists of: competition aong organizations, and government support. And the individual factors are behavior to counsumer, excellent service, education, & computer Skill.

scholarly journals Predictors of physicians’ intentions to use clinical practice guidelines on antimicrobial in tertiary general hospitals of China: a structural equation modeling approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qingwen Deng ◽  
Zhichao Zeng ◽  
Yuhang Zheng ◽  
Junhong Lu ◽  
Wenbin Liu
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Management Support ◽  
General Hospitals ◽  
Top Management Support

Abstract Background With inappropriate use of antimicrobials becoming a great public health concern globally, the issue of applying clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) to regulate the rational use of antimicrobials has attracted increasing attention. Taking tertiary general hospitals in China for example, this study aimed to identify factors to investigate the comprehensive influencing mechanism for physicians’ intention to use CPGs on antimicrobials. Methods Based on the integration of Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), and Technology-Organization-Environment framework (TOE), a questionnaire survey was conducted covering potential determinants of affecting physicians’ intentions to use CPGs on antimicrobials at the individual level (attitude, subjective norms and perceived risk), technical level (relative advantage and ease of use), and organizational level (top management support and organizational implementation). Data were collected from 644 physicians in tertiary general hospitals in eastern, central and western China, which were obtained by multi-stage random sampling. The structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to link three-level factors with physicians’ behavioral intentions. Results The majority of the participants (94.57%) showed a positive tendency toward intention to use CPGs on antimicrobials. The reliability and validity analysis showed the questionnaire developed from the theoretical model was acceptable. SEM results revealed physicians’ intentions to use CPGs on antimicrobials was associated with attitude (β = 0.166, p < 0.05), subjective norms (β = 0.244, p < 0.05), perceived risk (β = − 0.113, p < 0.05), relative advantage (β = 0.307, p < 0.01), top management support (β = 0.200, p < 0.05) and organizational implementation (β = 0.176, p < 0.05). Besides, subjective norms, perceived risk, relative advantage, ease of use, and top management support showed their mediating effects from large to small on the intentions, which were 0.215, 0.140, 0.103, 0.088, − 0.020, respectively. Conclusions This study revealed the significance of multifaceted factors to enhance the intention to use CPGs on antimicrobials. These findings will not only contribute to the development of targeted intervention strategies on promoting the use of CPGs on antimicrobials, but also provide insights for future studies about physicians’ adoption behaviors on certain health services or products.

Developing human resource for the digitization of logistics operations: readiness index framework

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anchal Gupta ◽  
Rajesh Kr Singh ◽  
Shivam Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Ahp ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Organization Culture ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
Logistics Company ◽  
The Right ◽  
Hierarchy Process

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to identify factors that are important for logistics organizations from the perspective of manpower readiness for digitization of logistics operations. The study also prioritizes the identified factors and also evaluates the readiness index of manpower for the digitalization of logistics processes.Design/methodology/approachThe factors for manpower readiness are identified through literature review and analysis of a case study. Three major categories of factors are identified. These are organizational, behavioural and technological factors. Under these three major categories of factors, 18 sub-factors are identified. Thereafter, with experts' inputs, the factors are prioritized using Fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (AHP). Further, a case illustration of an Indian logistics company has been taken to understand the current processes, technical capabilities, manpower skills and organization culture. After the case analysis and expert inputs, the manpower readiness index has been evaluated by using graph theory matrix approach (GTMA).FindingsThe prioritization of manpower readiness factors has been done using Fuzzy AHP. Organizational factors are found to be the most important factors which require quick attention. Sub-factors that are most important for building competencies in the logistics sector are providing the right training on functional skill development (0.129), top management support and commitment for digitalization (0.117), and organizational culture for process digitalization (0.114), etc. Finally, framework for evaluation of manpower readiness index for logistics operations in the digital age has been illustrated for a case company.Practical implicationsIndian logistics companies can benchmark their readiness index with respect to the best in the industry. Based on the readiness index, logistics companies can analyse their position, gaps from best and worst and can also identify potential areas for improvement.Originality/valueThe novelty of the study lies in the development of a framework for manpower readiness for digitalization in the logistics sector. In literature, this field is very less researched and provides the scope for developing strategies for improving manpower competencies for Industry 4.0. Logistics companies can improve their performance by making their manpower ready based on results obtained for readiness index.

OBSTACLES OF IMPLEMENTING GREEN MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT IN HOSPITAL BUILDINGS

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
AbdulLateef Olanrewaju ◽  
Yee Jia Teo ◽  
Fikri Mohamed Sarajul
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Green Buildings ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Maintenance Management ◽  
Energy Costs ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
Maintenance Practice ◽  
Poor Understanding

Demand for green hospital buildings is increasing. While some hospital buildings were designed and constructed as green buildings, many hospital buildings have been upgraded to comply with the green requirements. Green hospital buildings require green maintenance practice. In comparison, procuring green buildings is easy as compared to green maintenance. Through unstructured interviews involving 3 hospitals, this research investigated the complications in the implementation of green maintenance in hospital buildings. The research found that lack of awareness, financial constraints/government support, new technologies, and top management support were the major obstacles toward the implementation of green maintenance. The results also confirmed that the maintenance of hospital buildings is corrective, reactive, and cost-driven. The salient finding from this research is that the maintenance organizations have a poor understanding of the concept of green maintenance practices. Saving energy costs are the main purpose of implementing green maintenance in hospitals. From an ontological point of view, the main findings of this research on the constraints of the implementation of green maintenance are generalizable to other types of buildings in and outside of Malaysia.

Adoption of Big Data Analytics in Supply Chain Management

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-107
Author(s):  
Amin Khalil Alsadi ◽  
Thamir Hamad Alaskar ◽  
Karim Mezghani
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Data Analytics ◽  
Big Data Analytics ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
Intention To Adopt

Supported by the literature on big data, supply chain management (SCM), and resource-based theory (RBT), this study aims to evaluate the organizational variables that influence the intention of Saudi SCM professionals to adopt big data analytics (BDA) in SCM. A survey of 220 supply chain respondents revealed that both top management support and data-driven culture have a high significant influence on their intention to adopt BDA. However, the firm entrepreneurial orientation showed no significant effect. Also, the findings revealed that supply chain connectivity positively moderates the link between top management support and intention. This study contributes to the practical field, offering valuable insights for decision makers considering BDA adoption in SCM. It also contributes to the literature by helping minimize the research gap in BDA adoption in the Saudi context.

DETERMINAN KEPUASAN PENGGUNA AKHIR APLIKASI ERP FREE OPEN SOURCE ADEMPIERE PADA USAHA KECIL MENENGAH: STUDI KASUS PADA UKM BLESSINGS

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
Dionysia Kowanda ◽  
Muhammad Firdaus ◽  
Rowland Bismark Fernando Pasaribu
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Management Support ◽  
System Quality ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Top Management Support

In a small-sized to big-sized company, evaluate the information system success is essential, yet notalways been seamless. Successful implementation of a system can be indicated by measuring its usersatisfaction. This study aims to measure Adempiere ERP Open Source end-user satisfaction atBlessings SME’s. This study employs three variables from The Updated DeLone and McLean Information System Success (2003), namely information system quality, information quality, andservice quality, and two variables from Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as well, namely perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use, and also takes top management support as another consideration. Data were collected by distributing questionnaires to the respondents directly concerned. The findings showed that information quality, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and top management support have significant positive impact to Adempiere ERP Open Source enduser satisfaction, whereas information system quality and service quality have positive impact but not significantly.Keywords: Small-Medium Enterprises, information system quality, information quality, servicequality, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, top management support, end usersatisfaction, information system

Evaluating IT-Enabled Transformation in Public Services

2009 ◽  
pp. 379-394
Author(s):  
Sevgi Ozkan ◽  
Murat Cakir
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Evaluation Methodology ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Government Organization ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
Relative Term ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Organizational Features

While the paradigm for organizations evolves into an information perspective and information systems’ (IS) role shifts from efficiency to effectiveness, among the top issues of IS management is measuring and improving IS effectiveness. This chapter offers an IS effectiveness evaluation methodology applied on a government organization in Turkey. IS maturity is taken as a reference for determining independent variables of the research. The chapter supports that “IS effectiveness” is a relative term conceptualized by organizational features. The case study suggests future research areas. A number of findings and propositions have been presented, including the alignment of technology and business process, integrating stakeholders’ trust and commitment, the significance of top management support, top-down vs. bottom-up approaches, which can enhance the adoption and institutionalization of information systems implementations within a government organization.

Impact of supplier innovativeness, top management support and strategic sourcing on supply chain resilience

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Santanu Mandal
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Strong Predictor ◽  
Organization Culture ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Strategic Sourcing ◽  
Top Management Support

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to explore the importance of supplier innovativeness (SI), top management support (TMS) and strategic sourcing (SS) in the development of supply chain (SC) resilience. The study also argues that organization culture (OC) strongly influences SI, TMS and SS in their importance in generating SC resilience.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopted a cross-sectional approach for collecting online-survey-based responses for evaluating the validity of the proposed associations. Respondents were chosen ensuring that they have sufficient exposure in SC operations in their respective designations. With two reminders, around 212 completed responses were received and analyzed using partial least squares in SmartPLS 2.0.M3.FindingsFindings suggested TMS as a positive enabler of SC resilience. However, although SI and SS had positive influences, they were not significant. The study argues that this may be attributed to the presence of OC as a strong precursor for SI, TMS and SS. The findings showed that OC is indeed a strong predictor of SI, TMS and SS.Originality/valueThe study has undersigned empirically the influence of OC in the development of SI, TMS and SS. The study is the foremost to acknowledge the influence of SI, TMS and SS on SC resilience.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Employees’ Intention to Use Cloud Computing

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Tarhini ◽  
Ra’ed Masa’deh ◽  
Ali Al-Badi ◽  
Majdolen Almajali ◽  
Sufian Hussien Alrabayaah
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Job Opportunity ◽  
The Impact

This paper aims to investigate the effects of perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, self-efficacy, trust, job opportunity, top management support, competitive pressure, and regulatory support on employees’ behavioral intention to use cloud computing. Data was collected by means of self-administrated questionnaire containing 25 items from 205 employees’ working in three, four, and five star hotels. Multiple regression analysis was conducted to test the research hypotheses. Results of the current study revealed that there are significant impacts of four independent variables (i.e. job opportunity, top management support, competitive pressure, and regulatory support) on behavioral intention (BI) to use cloud computing; whereas four independent variables (i.e. perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, self-efficacy, and trust) have no significant impact on BI. The results of T-test also showed that there is a significant difference in the impact of BI to use cloud computing in favor of gender. On the other hand, the results of ANOVA’s test showed that there is no significant difference in the impact of BI that can be attributed to age, educational level, and personal income; whereas a significant difference found in favor of work position and hotel’s classification. In light of these findings, implications to both theory and practice are discussed.

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