Attitudes of users towards new Information Technology products have been the matters of consumer research studies. Factors that affect user behavior in terms of IT acceptance have been modeled by different researchers with an attempt to predict the actual usage. This study aims to analyze these factors and their significance in military context. One of the robust models, namely Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) is used as the study model with required modifications in order to augment its compatibility. Therefore an exploratory survey study is conducted within the target user group of two rugged mobile computers with the participation of 37 Turkish sergeants. The study used both qualitative and quantitative instruments. The results showed that, for military products, users acceptance criteria mainly concentrate on the performance of the new product and its relative ease of use.

The e-learning system is one of many educational methods that allow flexible learner-centered education. It is also an information system based on the Internet. Hence, the increasing use of the e-learning has provided an inter-disciplinary research opportunity to information systems and educational engineering fields. But the benefits of an e-learning are subjected to the organization¡¦s learning environments, readiness and the acceptance of self-directed users. In other words, self-directed learning (SDL) is a prerequisite to e-learning success. It is important to evaluate the readiness of self-directed users and their acceptance of e-learning system. This paper focuses on examining the applicability of both the technology acceptance model (TAM) and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) in explaining adult self-directed users¡¦ acceptance of e-learning system in a blended learning context. The combination of user groups (adult learners), the technology (e-learning system), and the context (blended learning in a higher education institution) is new to IT acceptance researches. The purpose of this research is to shed light on more effective ways to motivate part-time adult learners to use e-learning system in a higher education institution. This study extends both the TAM and UTAUT models with self-directed learning (SDL) concepts. A questionnaire was developed based on previous works in the areas of technology acceptance and SDL. Based on responses from 433 adult blended learners, both SDL-based TAM and UTAUT models were evaluated in terms of overall fit, explanatory power, and their causal links. Overall, findings suggest that TAM may be more appropriate than UTAUT for examining high SDLRS score user group¡¦s e-learning acceptance behaviour; UTAUT may provide e-learning designers and management teams some crucial suggestions to enhance low SDLRS score users¡¦ system utilization. This study also asserts that the successful transition to an e-learning environment requires that the self-directed learners be actively encouraged and supported by their organizations. Results of this study provide reliable and valid SDL-based TAM and UTAUT instruments for organizations to determine whether their learners had the necessary skills for SDL-based blended learning before investing huge budget and time in a large-scale e-learning project. As more organizations experiment with e-learning systems, the SDL-based TAM and UTAUT models could be used to (a) assess the degree of users¡¦ self-directed readiness before e-learning implementation; and (b) evaluate the factors affecting users¡¦ acceptance of new e-learning system and provide useful remedies for improving system utilization rate after e-learning implementation.

With increasing merging of the Internet in our daily lives, online shopping becomes a new consumption model. The study subject was female customers who did shopping online. By means of performance expectancy, effort expectancy and social influence in terms of Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) as well as involvement degree, the study explored if those variations had influenced female customers¡¦ intentions and behaviors on online shopping. We issued 240 questionnaires by purposive sampling and analyzed by quantitative statistics. The result shows that performance expectancy, effort expectancy and social influence originating from UTAUT significantly influenced female customers¡¦ intentions. Moreover, their intentions also significantly influenced their behavior online.

A computação em nuvem emerge quando se trata da necessidade dos desenvolvedores de TI de sempre aumentar ou incluir novas capacidades, o mais rápido possível, com o menor investimento possível. Ela vem sendo apontada como uma das maiores inovações em TI nos últimos anos e por isso vem chamando a atenção tanto da comunidade acadêmica quanto da comercial. Apesar deste crescente interesse na tecnologia pela literatura acadêmica, a maior parte do foco das pesquisas se dá nos aspectos técnicos, como potencial computacional e custos. Pesquisas sobre as preferências dos profissionais da área relativa à computação em nuvem como uma ferramenta de negócios estão limitadas a estudos de consultorias e empresas privadas. Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo apresentar um estudo do impacto de diferentes dimensões sobre a intenção de adoção da computação em nuvem por profissionais de TI. Para isto, utiliza uma variação do modelo TAM/UTAUT para verificação de intenção de adoção de novas tecnologias. O método escolhido foi a pesquisa survey, realizada a partir de um instrumento previamente proposto e adaptado, sendo feita em duas etapas: estudo de pré-teste e estudo final. Diferentes técnicas estatísticas foram empregadas para refinar o instrumento, como Análise de Confiabilidade, Análise Fatorial Exploratória e Análise Fatorial Confirmatória, utilizando o método PLS (Partial Least Squares) para Equações Estruturais. Como resultado deste refinamento emergiu um modelo teórico de pesquisa final contendo 8 dimensões e 36 itens. Como contribuição para a área de SI, o modelo teórico de pesquisa final se mostrou adequado para avaliar a intenção de adoção da computação em nuvem por profissionais de TI. A principal contribuição da pesquisa para a prática gerencial é o modelo de intenção de adoção da computação em nuvem, que pode auxiliar provedores de computação em nuvem, através da mensuração das principais razões para sua adoção, que são Utilidade Percebida e Atitude Frente à Inovação Tecnológica. Também demonstra que não existe uma relação positiva entre Segurança e Confiança e a Intenção Comportamental. Doze hipóteses foram validadas e seis das hipóteses propostas foram negadas pelos dados. Estas informações buscam fornecer material para que se possa inspirar os esforços no desenvolvimento da tecnologia como ferramenta de negócio. / Cloud computing emerges when we talk about the necessity of the IT developers to always increase or add new capabilities, as soon as possible, with the lowest investment possible. It has been appointed as one of the biggest IT innovations in the recent years, and for that reason it’s been calling the attention of the academic and management communities. Even with the growing interest by the academic community, most of the research focus on technical aspects, such as computational potencial and costs. Researches involving professionals’ preferences with cloud computing as a business tool are limited to consultant and private studies at most. This research has the purpose of presenting a study about the impact of different dimensions in the intention of adoption of cloud computing by IT professionals. To do so, it uses a variation of the TAM/UTAUT model for the verification of the intention of adopting new technologies. The research method is the survey research, made with a previously proposed and adapted instrument, conducted in two stages: pre-test study and final study. Different statistical techniques were used to refine the instrument, such as Reliability Analisis, Exploratory Factor Analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis, this one using the PLS (Partial Least Squares) Path modeling for SEM (Structural Equation Modeling). As a result of this refinement, emerged a theorical research model containing 8 dimensions and 36 measuring items. As contribution to the IS area, the theorical model proved adequate to assess the intention of adoption of cloud computing by IT professionals. The research’s main contribution to the business practice is the model of cloud computing intention of adoption, that aids cloud providers, trought the measurement of the main reasons behind the adoption of the technology, wich are Perceived Utility and Attitude Towards Technology Innovation. Also demonstrates that there are no positive relation between Security and Trust and the Behaviorial Intention. Twelve of the hypothesis were sustained, and six of the proposed hypothesis were denied by the data. This information intends to inspire efforts in developing the technology as a business tool.

A computação em nuvem emerge quando se trata da necessidade dos desenvolvedores de TI de sempre aumentar ou incluir novas capacidades, o mais rápido possível, com o menor investimento possível. Ela vem sendo apontada como uma das maiores inovações em TI nos últimos anos e por isso vem chamando a atenção tanto da comunidade acadêmica quanto da comercial. Apesar deste crescente interesse na tecnologia pela literatura acadêmica, a maior parte do foco das pesquisas se dá nos aspectos técnicos, como potencial computacional e custos. Pesquisas sobre as preferências dos profissionais da área relativa à computação em nuvem como uma ferramenta de negócios estão limitadas a estudos de consultorias e empresas privadas. Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo apresentar um estudo do impacto de diferentes dimensões sobre a intenção de adoção da computação em nuvem por profissionais de TI. Para isto, utiliza uma variação do modelo TAM/UTAUT para verificação de intenção de adoção de novas tecnologias. O método escolhido foi a pesquisa survey, realizada a partir de um instrumento previamente proposto e adaptado, sendo feita em duas etapas: estudo de pré-teste e estudo final. Diferentes técnicas estatísticas foram empregadas para refinar o instrumento, como Análise de Confiabilidade, Análise Fatorial Exploratória e Análise Fatorial Confirmatória, utilizando o método PLS (Partial Least Squares) para Equações Estruturais. Como resultado deste refinamento emergiu um modelo teórico de pesquisa final contendo 8 dimensões e 36 itens. Como contribuição para a área de SI, o modelo teórico de pesquisa final se mostrou adequado para avaliar a intenção de adoção da computação em nuvem por profissionais de TI. A principal contribuição da pesquisa para a prática gerencial é o modelo de intenção de adoção da computação em nuvem, que pode auxiliar provedores de computação em nuvem, através da mensuração das principais razões para sua adoção, que são Utilidade Percebida e Atitude Frente à Inovação Tecnológica. Também demonstra que não existe uma relação positiva entre Segurança e Confiança e a Intenção Comportamental. Doze hipóteses foram validadas e seis das hipóteses propostas foram negadas pelos dados. Estas informações buscam fornecer material para que se possa inspirar os esforços no desenvolvimento da tecnologia como ferramenta de negócio. / Cloud computing emerges when we talk about the necessity of the IT developers to always increase or add new capabilities, as soon as possible, with the lowest investment possible. It has been appointed as one of the biggest IT innovations in the recent years, and for that reason it’s been calling the attention of the academic and management communities. Even with the growing interest by the academic community, most of the research focus on technical aspects, such as computational potencial and costs. Researches involving professionals’ preferences with cloud computing as a business tool are limited to consultant and private studies at most. This research has the purpose of presenting a study about the impact of different dimensions in the intention of adoption of cloud computing by IT professionals. To do so, it uses a variation of the TAM/UTAUT model for the verification of the intention of adopting new technologies. The research method is the survey research, made with a previously proposed and adapted instrument, conducted in two stages: pre-test study and final study. Different statistical techniques were used to refine the instrument, such as Reliability Analisis, Exploratory Factor Analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis, this one using the PLS (Partial Least Squares) Path modeling for SEM (Structural Equation Modeling). As a result of this refinement, emerged a theorical research model containing 8 dimensions and 36 measuring items. As contribution to the IS area, the theorical model proved adequate to assess the intention of adoption of cloud computing by IT professionals. The research’s main contribution to the business practice is the model of cloud computing intention of adoption, that aids cloud providers, trought the measurement of the main reasons behind the adoption of the technology, wich are Perceived Utility and Attitude Towards Technology Innovation. Also demonstrates that there are no positive relation between Security and Trust and the Behaviorial Intention. Twelve of the hypothesis were sustained, and six of the proposed hypothesis were denied by the data. This information intends to inspire efforts in developing the technology as a business tool.

A computação em nuvem emerge quando se trata da necessidade dos desenvolvedores de TI de sempre aumentar ou incluir novas capacidades, o mais rápido possível, com o menor investimento possível. Ela vem sendo apontada como uma das maiores inovações em TI nos últimos anos e por isso vem chamando a atenção tanto da comunidade acadêmica quanto da comercial. Apesar deste crescente interesse na tecnologia pela literatura acadêmica, a maior parte do foco das pesquisas se dá nos aspectos técnicos, como potencial computacional e custos. Pesquisas sobre as preferências dos profissionais da área relativa à computação em nuvem como uma ferramenta de negócios estão limitadas a estudos de consultorias e empresas privadas. Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo apresentar um estudo do impacto de diferentes dimensões sobre a intenção de adoção da computação em nuvem por profissionais de TI. Para isto, utiliza uma variação do modelo TAM/UTAUT para verificação de intenção de adoção de novas tecnologias. O método escolhido foi a pesquisa survey, realizada a partir de um instrumento previamente proposto e adaptado, sendo feita em duas etapas: estudo de pré-teste e estudo final. Diferentes técnicas estatísticas foram empregadas para refinar o instrumento, como Análise de Confiabilidade, Análise Fatorial Exploratória e Análise Fatorial Confirmatória, utilizando o método PLS (Partial Least Squares) para Equações Estruturais. Como resultado deste refinamento emergiu um modelo teórico de pesquisa final contendo 8 dimensões e 36 itens. Como contribuição para a área de SI, o modelo teórico de pesquisa final se mostrou adequado para avaliar a intenção de adoção da computação em nuvem por profissionais de TI. A principal contribuição da pesquisa para a prática gerencial é o modelo de intenção de adoção da computação em nuvem, que pode auxiliar provedores de computação em nuvem, através da mensuração das principais razões para sua adoção, que são Utilidade Percebida e Atitude Frente à Inovação Tecnológica. Também demonstra que não existe uma relação positiva entre Segurança e Confiança e a Intenção Comportamental. Doze hipóteses foram validadas e seis das hipóteses propostas foram negadas pelos dados. Estas informações buscam fornecer material para que se possa inspirar os esforços no desenvolvimento da tecnologia como ferramenta de negócio. / Cloud computing emerges when we talk about the necessity of the IT developers to always increase or add new capabilities, as soon as possible, with the lowest investment possible. It has been appointed as one of the biggest IT innovations in the recent years, and for that reason it’s been calling the attention of the academic and management communities. Even with the growing interest by the academic community, most of the research focus on technical aspects, such as computational potencial and costs. Researches involving professionals’ preferences with cloud computing as a business tool are limited to consultant and private studies at most. This research has the purpose of presenting a study about the impact of different dimensions in the intention of adoption of cloud computing by IT professionals. To do so, it uses a variation of the TAM/UTAUT model for the verification of the intention of adopting new technologies. The research method is the survey research, made with a previously proposed and adapted instrument, conducted in two stages: pre-test study and final study. Different statistical techniques were used to refine the instrument, such as Reliability Analisis, Exploratory Factor Analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis, this one using the PLS (Partial Least Squares) Path modeling for SEM (Structural Equation Modeling). As a result of this refinement, emerged a theorical research model containing 8 dimensions and 36 measuring items. As contribution to the IS area, the theorical model proved adequate to assess the intention of adoption of cloud computing by IT professionals. The research’s main contribution to the business practice is the model of cloud computing intention of adoption, that aids cloud providers, trought the measurement of the main reasons behind the adoption of the technology, wich are Perceived Utility and Attitude Towards Technology Innovation. Also demonstrates that there are no positive relation between Security and Trust and the Behaviorial Intention. Twelve of the hypothesis were sustained, and six of the proposed hypothesis were denied by the data. This information intends to inspire efforts in developing the technology as a business tool.

Det finansiella systemet har påverkats starkt av den digitala utveckling som sker. Till följd av digitaliseringen så har digitala transaktioner inom banker ökat kraftigt och arbetet mot penningtvätt och finansiering av terrorism spelar en allt större roll. Det har utforskats i teorin att automatisera processer och manuellt tidskrävande uppgifter med hjälp av artificiell intelligens men bankerna är försiktiga och avvaktande. Syftet med studien är därför att undersöka en storbank och dess medarbetares acceptans av en ny AI-baserad AML-prototyp och vilka faktorer som påverkar införandet. Uppsatsens data är inhämtad från semistrukturerade intervjuer med fem olika experter inom en bank. Den insamlade empiriska data analyseras sedan utifrån en analysmodell baserad på Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology och tidigare forskning. Uppsatsens slutsatser är att egenskaper hos artificiell intelligens har en oklar inverkan, förväntad prestanda har en svagare positiv inverkan, förväntad ansträngning har en starkare positiv inverkan, sociala influenser har en oklar inverkan, underlättande förhållanden har en svagare positiv inverkan och beteendeintentionen har en svagare positiv inverkan.

As technology continues to rapidly develop, the realization of Virtual Reality (VR) stores is coming into view for various businesses and industries. As customers today are becoming more aware of their purchasing behaviour and the impact their products have on the environment, it puts pressure on the fashion industry to meet these requirements and needs by developing or adopting new technologies to their practices. In order to try to reduce the sustainability impact of the fashion industry the creation of VR fashion stores may play a role in reducing the need for physical stores, pre-production of clothes, and reducing transportation to reduce the environmental impact. The purpose of this study is to fill the knowledge gap regarding consumers' perceptions of using VR for personal fashion shopping, as well as to explore how consumers perceive the sustainability aspect of VR when considering it as a means to shop for fashion. A theoretical framework regarding this was developed based primarily on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model and the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). Twelve semi-structured interviews were conducted and then thematically analysed to develop codes and themes related to the research questions. The findings suggest that there is great acceptance of and interest in VR fashion shopping among participants. Participants expected it to become a reality in the future and to become an alternative way of shopping in society. Regarding the perception of the sustainability aspect that VR fashion shopping brings, the study participants noted that they embrace and approve it. However, cost and technological advancements and experiences are of primary importance to them. Future research should focus on conducting wider research regarding VR fashion shopping, as there was an apparent indication that it was accepted by all and something people would choose to use if the technology and opportunity were available.

Learning Management Systems (LMSs) have been an essential part of the e-Learning ecosystem since the 1990s. LMSs have been developed and widely adopted by higher education institutions around the world. Despite the instructional and financial benefits of using LMSs, the adoption and diffusion of LMSs by faculty members continues to be challenging in higher education institutions, and particularly in developing countries. The purpose of this study is to determine the factors influencing the adoption of learning management systems (LMSs) by faculty members in Saudi Arabian higher education. The study employed a mixed method approach and applied the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) to explore these factors. Specifically, the study aims to determine the extent at which Performance Expectancy (PE), Effort Expectancy (EE), Facilitating Conditions (FC), and Social Norms (SN) influence faculty members' Behavioral Intention (BI) to adopt the Blackboard LMS. It also examines the moderating roles of age, gender, experience, perceived voluntariness, and computer self-efficacy on Performance Expectancy (PE), Effort Expectancy (EE), Social Norms (SN), and Facilitating Conditions (FC). The results of the study revealed a strong and positive correlation between performance expectancy and behavioral intention for Blackboard usage. The study also found Effort Expectancy, Facilitating Conditions, and Social Norms to be significant predictors of Behavioral Intention for Blackboard usage. Additionally, the findings show no moderation effects of age, gender, perceived voluntariness, and computer self-efficacy on Performance Expectancy, Effort Expectancy, Social Norms, and Facilitating Conditions. Experience was found to have a moderation effect on the relationship between Social Norms and Behavioral Intention. / Doctor of Philosophy / Learning Management Systems (LMSs) have been an essential part of the Electronic-Learning ecosystem since the 1990s. LMSs have been developed and widely adopted by higher education institutions around the world. Despite the instructional and financial benefits of using LMSs, the usage rate of LMSs by faculty members continues to be challenging in higher education institutions, and particularly in developing countries. The purpose of this study is to determine the factors influencing the usage of learning management systems (LMSs) by faculty members in Saudi Arabian higher education. The study employed a mixed method approach and applied the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) to explore these factors. Specifically, the study aims to determine the extent at which Performance Expectancy (PE), Effort Expectancy (EE), Facilitating Conditions (FC), and Social Norms (SN) influence faculty members' Behavioral Intention (BI) to adopt the Blackboard LMS. It also examines the moderating roles of age, gender, experience, perceived voluntariness, and computer self-efficacy on Performance Expectancy (PE), Effort Expectancy (EE), Social Norms (SN), and Facilitating Conditions (FC). The results of the study revealed a strong and positive correlation between performance expectancy and behavioral intention for Blackboard usage. The study also found Effort Expectancy, Facilitating Conditions, and Social Norms to be strong predictors of Behavioral Intention for Blackboard usage.

Yes / In the last few years, several studies have examined the predictors of mobile banking (m-banking) adoption using the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT). However, contradictory results in some of the UTAUT relationships were found in the existing literature. Therefore, we aim to clarify and synthesize the empirical findings from the m-banking studies published since 2004 by conducting weight and meta-analysis with a focus on the UTAUT theory. We also seek to identify the roles of moderating variables on each UTAUT path. A total of 364 path coefficients from 127 studies were relevant for data analysis. CMA software V3 was employed to combine the effect sizes. All UTAUT relationships were found to be significant. Performance expectancy emerged as the strongest antecedent of usage intention. We also find that usage intention is the most critical predictor of use behavior. It was also revealed that sample size and culture significantly moderated the linkages between facilitating conditions and usage intention, effort expectancy and usage intention, and usage intention and use behavior. Theoretical contributions and managerial implications are also discussed toward the end.