Information Systems Adoption

Implementing computer systems is considered to be
the most important phase in information systems
development. New information systems can be subject
to failure due to many reasons. One main reason is
the rejection to use the new system. This relies on
users adoption of change. Studying how individuals
accept new computer systems is one of the main
issues in information systems research.
Organisations need to develop and implement
information and communication technology systems
successfully. Successful implementation of any
system depends on its acceptance and use by
potential users. This study investigates how
individuals make their decisions towards new
information and communication technology systems. t
The technology acceptance model (TAM), which
includes new factors which have direct and indirect
influence on managers decisions to use new
technology. The study pursues an answer for the
research question what factors affect managers
decisions to accept or reject a new ICT system? The
results of this research is a new extension TAM to
include more constructs which have evolved due to
the fast developing technology.

Autorentext

Dr. Alrafi is active researcher in information systems adoption field. He has some published papers in international conferences and journals. Dr. Alrafi was granted the PhD from Leeds Metropolitan University. He is also consultant to some international companies. Any contact should be via e-mail: alrafi@hotmail.com

Klappentext

Implementing computer systems is considered to be the most important phase in information systems development. New information systems can be subject to failure due to many reasons. One main reason is the rejection to use the new system. This relies on users' adoption of change. Studying how individuals accept new computer systems is one of the main issues in information systems research. Organisations need to develop and implement information and communication technology systems successfully. Successful implementation of any system depends on its acceptance and use by potential users. This study investigates how individuals make their decisions towards new information and communication technology systems. t The technology acceptance model (TAM), which includes new factors which have direct and indirect influence on managers' decisions to use new technology. The study pursues an answer for the research question 'what factors affect managers' decisions to accept or reject a new ICT system?' The results of this research is a new extension TAM to include more constructs which have evolved due to the fast developing technology.