scholarly journals Effect Of Information Communication Technology Infrastructure On Performance Of County Government Of Migori, Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 07 (03) ◽  
Author(s):  
Walter Otwal ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Information Communication Technology ◽  
County Government ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Technology Infrastructure ◽  
Electronic Procurement ◽  
Ict Infrastructure

An adoption of electronic procurement aspects is currently indispensable in many organizations. However county government of Migori has not embraced this technological change as expected and hence affecting its performance. Most reviewed studies failed to link the aspects of electronic procurement adoption to the organizational performance. They were mostly exploratory in design and did not focus on the county government of Migori in particular. Small samples and convenient sampling techniques dominated these studies. The purpose of this study, therefore, was to establish the effect of information communication technology infrastructure on performance of county government of Migori, Kenya. This study was anchored on the following theories; diffusion of innovation (DOI), technology acceptance model theory (TAM), universality theory, contingency theory and organizational performance theory which formed part of this study. The study adopted a correlation research design. Census sampling was embraced. The target population was 50 comprising of procurement officers, procurement staff, top management and directors working in the county government of Migori. Questionnaires were used in collecting primary data while secondary data was obtained from existing literature. The findings revealed that ICT infrastructure had the strongest unique contribution on organizational performance (β=.463, p=.000). The study concluded that ICT infrastructure is a significant predictor of organizational performance and therefore have a positive effect. The study recommends that the county government of Migori provides more infrastructures for electronic procurement adoption. The study will be of significance to stakeholders in the enhancement of performance through electronic procurement and addressing the gaps especially in the county government of Migori. To the academia, it will add value to new knowledge for further research. To policy makers, the study will assist in the identification of issues raised in different areas to improve organizational performance more so in the county government of Migori.

Security Analysis, Assessment, and Assurance

2008 ◽  
pp. 161-179
Author(s):  
Joseph Kizza ◽  
Florence Migga Kizza
Keyword(s):  
Communication Technology ◽  
Security Policy ◽  
Security Analysis ◽  
Information Communication Technology ◽  
Security Policies ◽  
Security Assessment ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Ict Infrastructure ◽  
New Phase

In the previous chapter, we discussed the important role security policies play in the security of networks, in particular, and in the information communication technology (ICT) infrastructure, in general. The security policy should always be considered as the baseline security piece that dictates what other security mechanism are to be used and how. However, one must not forget that security policies are passive documents; they are lines of statements of what must be done and nothing more. A security policy will not physically stop a determined intruder, for example. To stop a determined intruder, or any other intruder for that matter, the security policy must be put into use. This chapter moves us into a new phase of the implementation of the security policies we discussed in the last chapter, starting with security assessment and analysis.

Network Basics and Securing the Network Infrastructure

2008 ◽  
pp. 88-118
Author(s):  
Joseph Kizza ◽  
Florence Migga Kizza
Keyword(s):  
Network Security ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Information Communication Technology ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Network Infrastructure ◽  
Communication Infrastructure ◽  
Ict Infrastructure ◽  
The Many

In Chapter I, we outlined the many causes of insecurity in the information communication technology (ICT) infrastructure. We indicated one particular weakness as users with little knowledge of the working of the communication infrastructure. In this chapter, we intend to address that concern. We give a very elementary treatment of the theory of networks and then outline the best network security solutions.

scholarly journals Deployment of Information Communication Technology for Teaching and Learning Engineering Technological Skills: A Case of National Polytechnics in Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 8-12
Author(s):  
Mutai Cheruiyot Daniel
Keyword(s):  
Communication Technology ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Information Communication Technology ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Educational Approach ◽  
The Status ◽  
Ict Infrastructure

The knowledge economy expansion has significantly affected the methodologies of knowledge transfer and skilling of human resource. The demand for skillful workforce is significant to the development of an ingenious educational approach to teaching and learning engineering. Integration of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching and learning provides a number of endless interactive modernizations of training approaches to engineering processes and applications. The purpose of this study was to establish the status of integration of ICT in teaching and learning of practical engineering concepts in National Polytechnics in Kenya. The study surveyed the trainers’ competencies on the application of ICT for the teaching and learning engineering processes and practices. The descriptive research design was employed and involved both quantitative and qualitative data. The study was based on the constructivist theory of learning and under the framework of technology, organization and environmental theory. Qualitative data was collected through Interviews and observation while questionnaires produced quantitative data. Three National polytechnics; Eldoret, Kisumu and Kenya Technical Trainers’ College, were selected and a sample of 75 respondents consisting of trainers was selected using stratified simple random sampling, while administrators from mechanical, electrical, and automotive and civil engineering departments were selected by simple purposive sampling; to provide information on the trainers’ competence on virtual teaching and learning engineering. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The triangulation of the bi-data collected through mixed method strengthened the overall outcome as one approach offset the weaknesses of the other method. The findings of the study identified the constraints getting in the way of trainers to effectively integrate ICT in teaching and learning engineering and the pointer centred on the inadequate knowledge on the application of simulations and unavailability of virtual laboratories; 64% of the engineering trainers reported that their computer proficiency was good while 36% reported to be moderately proficient in the use of computers. However, a depressed 17% had the capacity to employ simulation software for TL. The study recommended enhancement of trainers’ competence on the application of ICT and provision of appropriate ICT infrastructure.

scholarly journals The Impact of Information Communication Technology (ICT) on Procurement Processes: Case of Zimbabwean Urban Councils (2009 to 2018)

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-34
Author(s):  
Shakespear Mabhodha ◽  
Farai Choga
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Information Communication Technology ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Ict Adoption ◽  
The Impact

The research aimed at determining the impact of ICT applications on procurement processes. The population of study was composed of 110 respondents from Chegutu, Kadoma, Kwekwe, Chinhoyi and Gweru urban councils with a representative sample of eighty-six participants all drawn from the procurement, finance and works departments of the five councils. Quota sampling was used in this research with strata based on the level of employment in the three different divisions. The research utilized a proportion of 78% from each stratum to select eight-six respondents. Both primary and secondary data was used. Primary data was collected through questionnaire which was designed to satisfy research objectives. Secondary data came from relevant literature review, journals, business magazines, conference papers, and internet. Questionnaire responses were tabulated, coded by use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16 to analyze quantitative data. Qualitative analysis was used to obtain in depth knowledge of the level of ICT utilization and why users were operating at different levels. Findings of the study indicated that although ICT infrastructure with procurement application is in existence and available, utilization of Information Communication Technology is at basic level. Acceptance and adoption of ICT in procurement was driven by both organization and personal objectives. The view that technology adoption is based on the Technology Acceptance Model was applied in this study by testing the perceptions of ease of use and usefulness of ICT. The study revealed that ICT adoption in procurement improves the process and benefits other operations of the business. ICT training and skills development, coupled to organizations’ leadership commitment and availability of financial resources were cited as critical success factors in the acceptance and improved utilization of ICT in procurement. The researchers recommended further studies on the topic of ICT adoption in business operations by public entities.

scholarly journals Promoting SMEs effectiveness through innovative communication strategies and business-IT alignment

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 233-244
Author(s):  
Patrick Ajibade ◽  
Stephen M. Mutula
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Information Communication Technology ◽  
Inverse Correlation ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
It Alignment ◽  
Ict Infrastructure

The firm’s effective alignment of Information Communication Technology (ICT) capabilities with the SME’s business process to achieve agile communication strategies will distinguish profitable and failing firms in this global market milieu. The paper examined SMEs’ communication strategies in South Africa and Nigeria by evaluating their ability to align business and IT to promote innovation and competitive edge in their operations. Quantitative data from 230 SMEs in Nigeria and South Africa were presented. The findings indicated that the business manager’s knowledge of IT understanding is limited (= .29), the effectiveness of IT and business liaison and cooperation (= .30), and the dynamic of IT-based decision-making (= .33), and the SME’s knowledge sharing experiences through organization learning (= –.07). These findings showed a lack of communication effectiveness due to the inability to align ICT capabilities with the SME’s communications strategies. Similarly, an inverse correlation between communication and ICT infrastructure (–.26); between communication and skill (–.32); between communication and business and IT governance (–.71); between communication and ICT value that the SMEs derived from their use of information communication technology (–.78) due to lack of business and IT alignment. The paper recommends that SMEs must not rely on the acquisition of ICT infrastructure but must ensure its integration with their business processes. AcknowledgmentThe financial assistance of the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences- Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (NIHSS-CODESRIA) towards this research is hereby acknowledged. Opinions expressed and conclusions are those of the author and are not necessarily to be attributed to the NIHSS- CODESRIA.

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