Evaluating the direct and indirect impact of traits and perceptions on technology adoption by women entrepreneurs in Malaysia
Author(s)
Ndubisi, Nelson Oly
Griffith University Author(s)
Year published
2007
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The current research adopts the technology acceptance model (TAM) in examining the relationship between IT adoption, perceived system's ease of use, and the entrepreneurial traits (such as, innovativeness, risk-taking propensity, perseverance, and flexibility) of Malaysia women entrepreneurs. The results show that perceived ease of use has an indirect influence (via perceived usefulness) on adoption. Contrary to TAM, no significant direct relationship was found between perceived ease of use and adoption. Innovativeness and risk-taking propensity were found to determine perceived ease of use and adoption. The findings show ...
View more >The current research adopts the technology acceptance model (TAM) in examining the relationship between IT adoption, perceived system's ease of use, and the entrepreneurial traits (such as, innovativeness, risk-taking propensity, perseverance, and flexibility) of Malaysia women entrepreneurs. The results show that perceived ease of use has an indirect influence (via perceived usefulness) on adoption. Contrary to TAM, no significant direct relationship was found between perceived ease of use and adoption. Innovativeness and risk-taking propensity were found to determine perceived ease of use and adoption. The findings show that women entrepreneurs are driven by instrumentality in technology adoption. Contrary to the process orientation reported in previous studies for women in general, women entrepreneurs are outcome oriented in technology adoption. Important implications on theory and practice are discussed.
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View more >The current research adopts the technology acceptance model (TAM) in examining the relationship between IT adoption, perceived system's ease of use, and the entrepreneurial traits (such as, innovativeness, risk-taking propensity, perseverance, and flexibility) of Malaysia women entrepreneurs. The results show that perceived ease of use has an indirect influence (via perceived usefulness) on adoption. Contrary to TAM, no significant direct relationship was found between perceived ease of use and adoption. Innovativeness and risk-taking propensity were found to determine perceived ease of use and adoption. The findings show that women entrepreneurs are driven by instrumentality in technology adoption. Contrary to the process orientation reported in previous studies for women in general, women entrepreneurs are outcome oriented in technology adoption. Important implications on theory and practice are discussed.
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Journal Title
Academy of Entrepreneurship Journal
Volume
13
Issue
2
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Subject
Business and Management not elsewhere classified
Business and Management
Marketing