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Evidence from the literature suggests that achieving sustainable IT adoption benefits in organizations remains a problem. The assumption of most IT adoption frameworks is that there is always consensus during IT adoption decision making in organizations. However, the different stakeholder worldviews make IT adoption decision making in organizations a challenge. This paper developed and validated an...
In order to successfully deliver Mobile-Based Assessments in any educational setting, it is of great importance to investigate the factors that influence its adoption from the students. The present study aims to explain and predict the Technology Acceptance Model constructs “Attitudes towards Using” (ATU) and “Intention to Use” (ITU) mobile-based assessment from the perspective of the Self-Determination...
The purpose of this study is to explore the acceptance of Tablet PCs in K-12 education among parents and communities. Because of the obstacles and controversies existed in world-wide "One Tablet PC per Child" projects, the authors used the Technology Acceptance Model to identify the potential factors that may influence the acceptance of Tablet PCs from the perspectives of parents and communities,...
Many universities implement social media for various reasons. It is obvious that the number of social media opportunities provided by universities continue to grow in Thailand. Recently, universities have begun incorporating these social media tools such as Facebook and Line into their marketing mix to connect with everyone, from prospective students to alumni. However, little reliable research existed...
Many new online business models have emerged in recent years. In China, online group buying (OGB) is widely used as an effective marketing method. This paper provides a research model to examine the technology acceptance factors, social and psychological factors on Chinese customer's purchase intention towards online group buying. Questionnaire survey and statistical analysis method are used in this...
This study aims, first, to propose a model and to test an acceptance model to identify the students' intention to use e-learning system and to identify the use of e-learning used as a supplementary tool in a conventional learning context. A TAM model proposed includes System Functionality (SF), System Interactivity (SI), Usability (U), Self-Efficacy (SE), Internet and Computer Experience (ICE), Socio-Environment...
The gaining popularity of Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled applications has been facilitated by increased levels of NFC smartphone adoption. However, the existing touch-driven interaction using NFC smartphone for home environment is neither quick nor convenient. The primary contribution of this paper is to introduce a novel solution for a convenient mobiquitous home service, allowing users to...
Two big earthquakes happened in October 2011 in one of the city at Eastern Region of our country and all educational system affected negatively and the university in the city has to break down its education. In order to solve this problem, it was decided to use Moodle to continue education at the university. All students and instructors except for the medical and dental faculties were obliged to use...
Mobile payments are an enabling technology for mobile commerce as well as for electronic commerce and their usage is therefore important for the success of emerging business. This study advocates the necessity to examine the factors influencing consumer's intention to use mobile payment services. We proposed a model regarding consumers' use of mobile payment services using two theories of information...
Based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) developed from the theory of reasoned action (TRA) and social psychology research by Davis (1989), this study models the use of the Internet-based modular object-oriented dynamic learning environment (Moodle) by students of the computer science department at Ming Chuan University (MCU), Taiwan. Apart from student demographics and background information...
The main focus of this paper is to investigate the use of Technology Acceptance Model to understand the factors that affect people's acceptance of E-Learning Systems and Websites, including cultural factors. E-Learning Technologies are in general considered to be useful and important to the learning process. Despite this perceived usefulness, some people are still not adopting the use of E-Learning...
Based on the technology acceptance model, this research proposes an extended model in the context of e-learning systems. In the proposed model, enjoyment and computer playfulness were added. A sample of 54 respondents participated in the study. The results suggest that perceived usefulness is the strongest determinant towards behavioural intention, while enjoyment and computer playfulness posted a...
While recent progress has been made in understanding the structure and dynamics of social tagging systems, we know little about the users' underlying motivations for tagging, and how these motivations influence the resulting use of tagging systems. In this article, we propose and empirically validate a conceptual model of key factors that affect users' attitude and intention to use social tagging...
In this article, we examine the technology acceptance of cloud computing by analyzing empirical data from 100 CIOs and IT managers from stock indexed companies using factor analysis. For a valid methodological background we use a modified version of the common Technology Acceptance Model. The outcomes indicate that user acceptance of cloud computing can be explained and predicted by various non monetary...
The study purpose is aimed to explore the impact factors of Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived Usefulness, and Attitude toward Using in Technology Acceptance Model on internal rating system for star plan in Taiwan based on the perspective of Human-Computer Interaction. A twenty-six-item questionnaire was developed according to literature review. Path analysis approach was employed for data analysis...
Based on 287 samples collected from four universities, as well as three virtual communities of online shops in China, the author analyzed the impacts of review system on online shopping intention. A model reflecting characteristics of e-commerce based on TAM was created. Four features of review system (Quality, Quantity, Accuracy, and Interactive) were chose as independent variables, while Usefulness,...
Student users' acceptance is crucial to the success of open resources for university education. Drawing on the theory of reasoned behavior, technology acceptance model and flow theory, this research examines the factors affecting university students' acceptance of open resources for university education. We have collected 200 valid questionnaires and conducted data analysis with structural equation...
This paper examines what affects government credit information systems diffusion. Based on Technology-Organization-Environment framework, Technology Acceptance Model, Innovations Diffusion Theory, and Institutional Theory, we propose a model of affecting government credit information systems diffusion under China E-government circumstance. Data collected from a survey in Shanghai are analyzed with...
The IBS Survey report 2008 continues a practice that began in 2003. The first report was published in 2003 followed by in 2005 and recently in 2008. It records recent trends in selected areas that reflect the Malaysia's achievement of IBS usage in the building construction industry. Due to dynamic economic and technological changes, IBS usage reports have been increasingly important. The design of...
Based on Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), this paper is the first one which research consumers' using intention of mobile reading. Multiple regression analysis is used to analyze effects to Chinese consumers' intention and attitudes on using mobile reading by perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, perceived behavioral control, perceived entertainment, perceived payment and subjective norms...
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