Abstract
The revised firm technology adoption model (F-TAM), developed through the Delphi interviews and focus group discussions, was a remarkable turning point in technology adoption studies. This study aims to test the F-TAM, using
data collected from Ghanaian SMEs. Data was collected from 400 SMEs in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, using purposive sampling. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used for the data analysis. Data
showed that, while employee factors can lead to firm adoption, firm factors of adoption do not lead to adoption if societal factors, characteristics of the innovation, and employee factors do not moderate that relationship. Societal factors do not lead to firm adoption if employee factors do not mediate it. A theoretical relevance of this study is that it challenges the idea that firm adoption of innovation will be realized, without reference to other domains of factors. This positioning of the F-TAM model is a significant departure from earlier models. For industry practitioners, these findings illustrate the
essence of putting a premium on recruiting technologically savvy employees if the firm intends to adopt digital technologies.
data collected from Ghanaian SMEs. Data was collected from 400 SMEs in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, using purposive sampling. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used for the data analysis. Data
showed that, while employee factors can lead to firm adoption, firm factors of adoption do not lead to adoption if societal factors, characteristics of the innovation, and employee factors do not moderate that relationship. Societal factors do not lead to firm adoption if employee factors do not mediate it. A theoretical relevance of this study is that it challenges the idea that firm adoption of innovation will be realized, without reference to other domains of factors. This positioning of the F-TAM model is a significant departure from earlier models. For industry practitioners, these findings illustrate the
essence of putting a premium on recruiting technologically savvy employees if the firm intends to adopt digital technologies.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 12th IADIS International Conference Information Systems 2019 |
Subtitle of host publication | Utrecht, The Netherlands, 11 - 13 April, 2019 |
Editors | Miguel Baptista Nunes, Pedro Isaias, Philip Powell, Pascal Ravesteijn, Guido Ongena, Luis Rodrigues |
Place of Publication | Utrecht |
Publisher | IADIS Press |
Pages | 205-215 |
Number of pages | 11 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9789898533876 |
ISBN (Print) | 9789898533876 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Event | 12th IADIS International Conference on Information Systems 2019 - HU University of Applied Sciences - Heidelberglaan 15, Utrecht, Netherlands Duration: 11 Apr 2019 → 13 Apr 2019 https://www.is-conf.org/oldconferences/2019/ |
Conference
Conference | 12th IADIS International Conference on Information Systems 2019 |
---|---|
Abbreviated title | IADIS IS 2019 |
Country/Territory | Netherlands |
City | Utrecht |
Period | 11/04/19 → 13/04/19 |
Internet address |
Keywords
- Mobile Technologies
- Firm Technology Adoption Model (F-TAM)
- SMEs
- Adoption
- Developing Countries
Fingerprint
Dive into the research topics of 'VALIDATING THE FIRM TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION MODEL (F-TAM)'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.Prizes
-
Best Paper Award, 12th IADIS International Information Systems Conference (IS 2019)
Doe, J. K. (Recipient), van de Wetering, R. (Recipient), Honyenuga, B. (Recipient) & Versendaal, J. (Recipient), Apr 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards) › Academic