Management Technology Adoption Research Articles

Agri-SME managers' perception of financial management practices in Tanzania

Agribusiness Small and Medium Enterprises (Agri-SMEs) handle 60 % of all food production and trade worldwide. Despite their crucial contribution to developing economies, there is a widespread concern about their poor performance, largely due to poor Financial Management Practices (FMPs). This study used a survey of 427 Agri-SMEs in Tanzania to investigate managers’ perception towards FMPs and whether the implementation of FMPs impact the achievement of Agri-SME business objectives. Descriptive statistics were employed to characterize managers’ technological and financial backgrounds. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed to assess perceived ease of use of FMPs and perceived usefulness of FMPs. The findings revealed that managers' perceptions of financial management practices significantly and positively influence the organizational performance of Agri-SMEs. Specifically, the perceived usefulness and ease of use of financial practices were key drivers of improved performance. Additionally, about 62 % of Agri-SMEs have not adopted Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Furthermore, 63 % of Agri-SME managers report limited exposure to financial management training. These findings imply that there is need for enhanced financial management technology adoption and managers’ frequency retooling on financial management practices.

Constraints Associated with the Adoption of Sustainable Cassava Weed Management Technology for Cassava Systems in Nigeria

The study investigated the constraints associated with the adoption of sustainable cassava weeds management technology for cassava systems (SCWMTCS) in Nigeria. Multistage was utilized in selecting 384 respondents for the study. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data collected. Results revealed that respondents have varied perceptions of the severity of constraints encountered in their process of adoption of SCWMTCS in the study area. Constraints comprising of frequent gluts in cassava market frustrates farmers, lack of processing equipment and poor value chain system for cassava products and frequent encroachments or destructive grazing of cassava farms by nomadic herders is very frustrating were rated high severity in the study area. Also, 17 constraints were rated to be moderately severe in the study area out of the 26 listed constraints encountered by cassava farmers.

Impact of integrated land management technology adoption on rural livelihoods in the Goyrie watershed, Southern Ethiopia: Endogenous switching regression modeling estimation

Impact of integrated land management technology adoption on rural livelihoods in the Goyrie watershed, Southern Ethiopia: Endogenous switching regression modeling estimation

An Economic Analysis of Market Acceptance and Performance of Rice Varieties Grown in Northern Telangana Zone

This study aims to conduct an economic analysis of market acceptance and performance of rice varieties grown in the Northern Telangana Zone, where diverse rice cultivars face cultivation and marketing challenges. The objectives are to identify and document rice cultivars released by PJTSAU, study technological attributes preferred by stakeholders, and document constraints faced by stakeholders. A purposive sampling technique was used to select 90 farmers, 30 traders, and 30 consumers, totaling 150 participants. Data were collected using well-developed schedules and analyzed using tabular analysis, Rice Preference Index (RPI), Garrett ranking technique, and other suitable methods. The results showed that Telangana Sona (RNR 15048) is highly favored for its long grain size, high head rice recovery, and strong market demand, despite its susceptibility to stem borer and higher fertilizer requirements. Pranahitha (JGL 11727) is appreciated for its good rice quality but faces significant challenges, including high susceptibility to lodging, pests, and diseases, and lower germination rates. Kunaram Rice-1 (KNM 733) showed acceptable profitability but struggled with low market demand, poor grain quality, and higher water requirements. The study concludes that while Telangana Sona excels in market appeal and profitability, Pranahitha and Kunaram Rice-1 need targeted interventions to overcome their specific constraints. Enhancing pest resistance, improving grain quality, and reducing input requirements are essential for optimizing the potential of these varieties. Addressing these challenges through improved management practices and technology adoption can significantly benefit farmers and boost the marketability of these paddy varieties.

Determinants of land management technology adoptions by rural households in the Goyrie watershed of southern Ethiopia: Multivariate probit modeling estimation

Land management technology (LMT) adoption is one of Ethiopia's crucial strategies to combat soil depletion and promote agricultural production. However, there is scant information concerning the intensity, interdependent nature, and households' decision to adopt multiple LMTs. Thus, the purpose of this study is to identify factors influencing households' decisions to adopt multiple LMTs and the intensity and interdependency of the technologies in the Goyrie watershed of southern Ethiopia. The data was collected from 291 randomly selected household heads, focus group discussion participants, and key informant interview respondents. The quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and econometric methods like multivariate probit and ordered probit modeling, while the qualitative data was presented through content analysis. The result indicated that more than half of respondents (67 %) applied one or two LMTs. The highest complementary effects were observed in mixed soil bunds with desho grasses and manure applications. However, soil bunds and fanya-juu, manure application and agroforestry showed interchangeability with one another. Sex, education, family size, landholding size, access to development agents and credit institutions, training, and village membership increased the probability of adopting multiple LMTs, whereas age, land rent, and crop sharing discouraged the likelihood of households' decisions to adopt LMT. The results of the ordered probit model revealed that village membership and contact with extension agents highly encouraged the intensity of LMT adoptions. Thus, policymakers and planners should consider social, institutional, human asset, and technological related factors to increase adoption rates and intensity of land management technologies.

Survey of farm, parlour and milking management, parlour technologies, SCC control strategies and farmer demographics on Irish dairy farms

BackgroundThis cross-sectional study describes a survey designed to fill knowledge gaps regarding farm management practices, parlour management practices and implemented technologies, milking management practices, somatic cell count (SCC) control strategies, farmer demographics and attitudes around SCC management on a sample of Irish dairy farms.ResultsWe categorized 376 complete responses by herd size quartile and calving pattern. The average respondent herd was 131 cows with most (82.2%) operating a seasonal calving system. The median monthly bulk tank somatic cell count for seasonal calving systems was 137,000 cells/ml (range 20,000 – 1,269,000 cells/ml), 170,000 cells/ml for split-calving systems (range 46,000 – 644,000 cells/ml) and 186,000 cells/ml for ‘other’ herds (range 20,000 – 664,000 cells/ml). The most common parlour types were swing-over herringbones (59.1%) and herringbones with recording jars (22.2%). The average number of units across herringbone parlours was 15, 49 in rotary parlours and two boxes on automatic milking system (AMS) farms. The most common parlour technologies were in-parlour feeding systems (84.5%), automatic washers on the bulk tank (72.8%), automatic cluster removers (57.9%), and entrance or exit gates controlled from the parlour pit (52.2%). Veterinary professionals, farming colleagues and processor milk quality advisors were the most commonly utilised sources of advice for SCC management (by 76.9%, 50.0% and 39.2% of respondents respectively).ConclusionsIn this study, we successfully utilised a national survey to quantify farm management practices, parlour management practices and technology adoption levels, milking management practices, SCC control strategies and farmer demographics on 376 dairy farms in the Republic of Ireland. Rotary and AMS parlours had the most parlour technologies of any parlour type. Technology add-ons were generally less prevalent on farms with smaller herds. Despite finding areas for improvement with regard to frequency of liner changes, glove-wearing practices and engagement with bacteriology of milk samples, we also found evidence of high levels of documentation of mastitis treatments and high use of post-milking teat disinfection. We discovered that Irish dairy farmers are relatively content in their careers but face pressures regarding changes to the legislation around prudent antimicrobial use in their herds.

Integrity and Legitimacy of Halal Products: The Urgency of Halal Supply Chain Management Technology Adoption in Halal Product Authentication Traceability Evidence from Indonesia

"Research Aims: This research aims to determine how technology, integrity, and the environment affect traceability of halal product certification and its relationship with Halal Value Chain (HVSC) Management in micro, small and medium processing industries. Design/Methodology/Approach: The quantitative research utilised survey data from 285 respondents who are processing industry players throughout Indonesia. Structural Equation Modelling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) is applied for data analysis. Research Findings: The study's findings indicate that technology adoption and environmental factors have a significant effect on HVSC traceability. The authentication and legitimacy of halal products are positively impacted by technology adoption, among others, which contributes to the overall product integrity. The research findings also indicate government support as an important factor. Theoretical Contribution/Originality: This research is one of the first studies related to supply chain legitimacy and authentication in the context of micro, small, and medium businesses in Indonesia, a country with a Muslim majority and many micro-businesses where these businesses have direct contact with “from farm to fork or table” end customers. Managerial Implication in the South East Asian Context: This research offers valuable contribution for managers and policymakers in South East Asia in formulating authentic halal product policies in terms of HVSC. Research Limitations & Implications: This research can benefit from a larger sample size, preferably from larger companies, for generalisation. Moreover, expanding the research across borders and employing a mixed-method approach could offer further insights to overcome supply chain challenges in the future."

Sustaining the future: How green capabilities and digitalization drive sustainability in modern business

In recent years, the unprecedented growth in environmental vulnerabilities has made the firms realize the need for environmental protection. With this, the rapid surge for ecological preservation has made worldwide businesses divert their focus toward greener practices that ensure the firm’s financial and environmental performance. This study examines the relationships between green management strategies (green dynamic capabilities, internal green supply chain management and green technology adoption), and organizational outcomes, specifically environmental and financial performance. The data was collected from the 471 employees working in the manufacturing firms. Utilizing the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method via Smart-PLS, our findings show the importance of integrating green practices in supply chain management, dynamic capabilities, and technology adoption to enhance both environmental and financial outcomes under the moderating role of industry dynamism and green knowledge acquisition.

An Empirical Study on the Effects of Financial Management Spirituality and Technology Adoption on Church Performance

An Empirical Study on the Effects of Financial Management Spirituality and Technology Adoption on Church Performance

Ransys Partners Ltd: digitalizing supply chain

Learning outcomes The case depicts an opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate students to be exposed to the basic digitization of supply chain management, technology adoption, change management and cost-benefit analysis concepts. The study aims to encourage them to use the data given in the case and exhibits to compare and contrast physical and digital supply chains (SC); design the digitized version of the traditional SC; examine the nitty-gritty of technology adoption in the SC context; develop the change management plans for the successful adoption and implementation of SC digitization; design the risk register and Explore the business process management; and conduct the return on investment analysis. Case overview/synopsis Amber Yen, Chief Operating Officer Apparel Sourcing at Ransys Partners Ltd (RSL), was presented with the task of reducing physical sample production cost and time without impeding order pipeline. RSL was experiencing significant capacity constrain during the COVID-19 crisis, failing to deliver physical samples to international brands. To win large export orders, RSL had to adopt a new innovative way to reduce the sample approval process while meeting customer requirements. Ms Yen wanted to convert the entire sample approval process into a digital mode. She was facing multiple challenges related to the design, implementation and adoption of the digital sample approval process to coordinate the entire SC. She had limited time and was grappling with other impending constraints such as increasing cost, intense competition, demanding customers, shortage of labor due to COVID-19, reducing the bottom line. It was her time to test the idiom “necessity is the mother of innovation”. Complexity academic level The target audience for this case is management or business school students. This case can be used to teach digitization of SC, operations management, organization behavior, digitization of enterprises, IT for business, new service development, supplier management technology adoption, and change management in management or business schools. Supplementary material Teaching notes are available for educators only. Subject code CSS 9: Operations and Logistics.

Evaluating the effects of grass management technologies on the physical, environmental, and financial performance of Irish pasture-based dairy farms

Grass management technologies (grass measuring devices and grassland management decision support tools) have been identified as important tools to improve the performance of pasture-based dairy farms. They have the potential to significantly improve the efficiency and sustainability of dairy systems by increasing milk production through enhanced pasture growth and utilization, which would reduce the need for supplementary feeds, along with increased output, therefore increasing farm profitability and environmental sustainability. Despite the several potential benefits of grass management technologies, there is a lack of empirical research around the effects of these technologies on the performance of pasture-based dairy systems. The current study aimed to fill this knowledge gap by using a 2018 nationally representative survey of Irish dairy farms and a propensity score matching approach to determine the effects of adopting grass management technologies on the physical, environmental, and financial performance of Irish pasture-based dairy farms. The findings showed that dairy farms utilizing grass management technologies had, on average, higher farm physical, environmental, and financial performance (in terms of grazed pasture use, total pasture use, length of the grazing season, milk yield, milk solids, greenhouse gas emissions per kilogram of fat- and protein-corrected milk, gross output, and gross margin) compared with dairy farms not utilizing these technologies. However, when controlling for selection bias, we can only attribute a positive causal effect of grass management technology adoption on the use of grazed pasture per cow, grazing season length, milk yield per cow, and milk solids per cow. This might be due to dairy farmers not yet using the technologies to their full potential, 2018 being an unusual year in terms of weather (and therefore not being able to capture the full range of farm performance benefits), or because grass management technologies need to be adopted in association with other technologies and practices to achieve their expected performance outcomes. Future research should include updated farm-level data to capture the weather and learning effects and so be able to determine the impact of grass management technologies on a wider range of performance indicators.

Factors Influencing the Adoption of Cloud Computing and Information Management

Purpose: Over the years, advances in science and technology have resulted in several modern educational methods that have improved learners' expertise. These new methods have been distinguished by their reliance on technological innovations to improve educational effectiveness and efficiency. E-learning and distance learning are two of the most significant technological innovations that have emerged in recent years, with the goal of making the learner the focus of the educational process rather than the teacher . The appropriate application of technological innovations such as cloud computing in the educational process will undoubtedly lead to the discovery of novel solutions to educational problems. This study, therefore, sought to identify the factors influencing the adoption of cloud computing and information management systems in academic institutions.
 Methodology: A desktop literature review was used for this purpose in identifying relevant seminal references and journal articles for the study using Google Scholar. The inclusion criteria entailed papers that have already been done since the introduction of cloud computing in businesses and educational facilities.
 Findings: The study found that organizational factors such as top management commitment, staff attitudes, and appropriate skills have a significant influence on the adoption of cloud computing and information management technology within academic institutions. Environmental related factors including industry competition as well as technological factors such as perceived benefits, complexity, and compatibility influenced academic institutions' adoption of cloud computing technology.
 Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: To promote cloud computing, service providers should provide successful case studies and statistics to assist companies, particularly academic institutions, in realizing the potential benefits.

Customer complaint management and smart technology adoption by community water systems

Customer complaint management and smart technology adoption by community water systems

BARRIERS AND FACILITATING FACTORS TO HEALTH MANAGEMENT TECH ADOPTION IN A RURAL MEALS ON WHEELS SAMPLE

Abstract Meals on Wheels clients served through the aging network represent a significant population of high need older adults who could benefit from health management technology. This poster presents the results of a study targeting Meals on Wheels clients in four rural U.S. counties on opportunities and barriers to adoption of technology-based health management interventions. Paper surveys were provided to 690 Meals on Wheels clients and 154 were returned (22.3% response rate). The mean age of respondents was 71.7 years and the sample was composed of 39% men and 61% women. When asked to select the most valuable features of home health management technology, 42% indicated vital signs monitoring, followed by remote access to classes and events at Area Agencies on Aging (21%), and video visits with medical providers (20%). When asked about current technology usage, 48% indicated never having engaged in a telehealth visit over a computer, smartphone or tablet. Top ranking barriers to health management technology utilization were affordability and privacy concerns. A majority (61%) of the sample disagreed or strongly disagreed that they have the money to afford a computer, smart phone, or tablet and 69% agreed or strongly agreed that they are concerned about privacy or scams when using the internet. Approximately four in ten (38%) are interested in using technology to manage their health. Additionally, 45% reported using a smartphone. The poster will also explore demographic differences in older consumer perceived barriers and opportunities and programmatic implications for expanding health management technology adoption.

Job commitment, total quality management, information communication technology adoption and work-related stressors: A conceptual framework for student satisfaction

This paper aim to examine the direct effect of job commitment (JCT) on student satisfaction (SST), exploring the mediating roles of total quality management (TQM) and information communication technology adoption (ADT), and moderating roles of work-related stressors: toxic leadership (TLE) and job demands (JDD). The paper develops a conceptual framework along with postulations by combining both empirical and theoretical literature multidisciplinary fields. This paper proposes that JCT will be positively related to SST, and this positive relationship will be mediated by TQM and ADT. Additionally, work-related stressors: TLE and JDD will moderate the direct positive effect of JCT on SST. This paper provides implications for both researchers and practitioners in the areas of strategic decision-making and stress management in educational institutions for enhancing SST by applying JCT, TQM and ADT as strategic tools, while keeping work-related stressors: TLE and JDD under control. It lays the foundation for upcoming researchers to empirically test this conceptual framework in different educational settings. By boosting employees’ JCT, educational institutions stand the chance of improving SST via TQM and ADT. Additionally, JCT can foster SST under a working environment where work-related stressors: TLE and JDD are kept low. The paper offers unique insights into how TQM and ADT connect JCT to SST, and how JCT relates to SST under work-related stressors: TLE and JDD. It also highlights the theoretical contributions of the resource-based theory of a firm, affective events theory, and activation theory.

Adoption of digital technologies for asset management in construction projects

Smart asset management can provide a framework for validating and improving asset performance, as well as collecting and incorporating reliable asset information into the decision-making process. In this context, this study analyzes the adoption of technology in the management of intelligent assets through multiple case studies, the technologies used, and the factors that possibly affect the level of technology adoption in asset management and a new method for operating. Technology-Organization-Environment framework and Technology Acceptance Model were used to analyze the main factors influencing technology adoption in intelligent asset management. The contribution of the study lies in the integration of asset management concepts and technology adoption. This integration allows structuring a theoretical framework for technology adoption by identifying the adoption factors in each phase of the asset management cycle in construction projects.

A conceptual framework of employees’ perceived organisational support on student loyalty

PurposeThis article examines the direct influence of employee’s perceived organisational support (POS) on student loyalty (LOY), exploring the indirect roles of total quality management (TQM) and information communication technology adoption (ADT) and moderating roles of government support (GOS) and co-worker support (COS).Design/methodology/approachThe article constructs a research model along with postulations by combining both empirical and theoretical literature in multidisciplinary fields.FindingsThis paper proposes that POS will be positively related to LOY, and this positive relationship will be positively mediated by TQM and ADT jointly and independently. Additionally, GOS and COS will positively moderate between POS and LOY.Research limitations/implicationsThis article offers suggestions for both academics and specialists in higher educational institutions for achieving LOY by applying POS, TQM and ADT as strategic tools. It also highpoints the crucial role of GOS and support from co-workers in achieving LOY. This paper lays the foundation for upcoming scholars to test this research model, empirically, in different higher educational institutions contexts worldwide.Practical implicationsBy valuing contributions, caring about well-being and fulfilling the socio-emotional needs of employees, higher educational institutions stand the chance of achieving LOY via TQM and ADT. Additionally, POS can foster LOY under massive GOS and COS.Originality/valueThe article provides unique understandings into how TQM and ADT connect POS to LOY and how POS relates to LOY under varied levels of GOS and COS. It also highlights the theoretical contributions of the underpinning theories.

Job commitment, total quality management, information communication technology adoption, toxic leadership and job demands: a conceptual framework for student retention

PurposeThis paper aims to examine the direct effect of job commitment (JCT) on student retention (REN), exploring the mediating roles of total quality management (TQM) and information communication technology adoption (ADT), and moderating roles of toxic leadership (TLE) and job demands (JDD).Design/methodology/approachThe paper develops a conceptual framework along with postulations by integrating both empirical and theoretical literature in the fields of employee well-being, strategic management, information communication technology, leadership, as well as work and occupational psychology.FindingsThis paper proposes that JCT will be positively related to REN, and this positive relationship will be mediated by TQM and ADT. Additionally, TLE and JDD will moderate the direct positive effect of JCT on REN.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper provides implications for both researchers and practitioners in the areas of strategic decision-making in educational institutions and behaviour management for enhancing REN by applying JCT, TQM and ADT as strategic tools, while keeping TLE and JDD under control. It also offers implications for upcoming researchers to empirically test this conceptual framework in different educational settings.Practical implicationsBy boosting employees JCT, educational institutions stand the chance of improving REN via TQM and ADT. Additionally, JCT can foster REN under a working environment where TLE and JDD are kept low.Originality/valueThe paper offers unique insights into how TQM and ADT connect JCT to REN, and how JCT relates to REN under varied levels of TLE and JDD. It also highlights the theoretical contributions of the resource-based theory of a firm, affective events theory and activation theory.

The Influence of Knowledge Management, Knowledge Workers and Industrial Revolution 4.0 Towards Competitiveness in the Rubber-Based Industry: A Literature Review

This is a conceptual paper of future study based on literature reviews related to Knowledge Management practices, Knowledge Workers contributions, Industrial Revolution 4.0 adaptation towards Malaysian firms’ competitiveness in the rubber-based industry. Demand for medical gloves globally continued to increase since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak. Due to unprecedented demand, the industry must ramp up its manufacturing activities in order to meet the export demand. Firms must be competitive and agile in order to beat the competition within and outside of Malaysia. Many of the firms will struggle due to a lack of knowledge management systems, knowledge workers, and technology adoption. However, the firms can rise and beat the competition if they are aggressively pursuing continuous improvement from their processes especially related to knowledge management, getting the right knowledge workers and adapting to technology quickly. The objective of this study is to focus on analyzing the issue, conceptual theory and propose the framework related to competitiveness through literature reviews. The results of this review may provide information on how the firms can achieve competitiveness by implementing change management related to knowledge management, upskilling the knowledge workers and adopting industrial 4.0 concepts in manufacturing operations. All the above are essential for an organization to remain competitive and relevant in the global market.

РОЗРОБКА РЕКОМЕНДАЦІЙ ЩОДО ПЕРСПЕКТИВ РОЗВИТКУ ВНУТРІШНЬОГО КОНТРОЛЮ НА ПРОМИСЛОВИХ ПІДПРИЄМСТВАХ

The article defines that to ensure the reduction of various types of risks and losses within the internal control system, the following approaches are increasingly being applied: cloud technologies (for rapid data analysis and identification of possible breaches); automation of automated processes (using bots to process specific workflow tasks and carry out control with a higher level of enterprise activity); artificial intelligence (for verifying values, their accuracy, and consistency with other documents); unmanned projects (for inspecting the quality and quantity of assets in hard-to-reach places, such as tall buildings or construction sites); blockchains (distributed ledgers of cryptographically protected transactions in supply chain networks, which reduce the risks of unauthorized alterations to records). As it is known, for ensuring the competitiveness of products produced by an enterprise, the development and implementation of new effective management solutions are necessary. Therefore, the article discusses the principles of effective functioning of a modern production management system, the adoption of enterprise management technology, and the basics of production management. It is noted that over the last 15 years, the industrial sector has been primarily regulated by intergovernmental and national standards, many of which were developed based on API (American Petroleum Institute) standards and ANSI (American National Standards Institute) standards that were predominantly in place until the 21st century, as well as ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standards. The emphasis is placed on the compliance method, which provides the opportunity to assess the adequacy of established methods and control procedures used within the enterprise, or the need for changes. However, the infallibility of this internal control system remains unassessed in relation to controlling individual operations. The presented compliance method is largely conditional and involves studying the existence of necessary rules and the conformity of the internal control system with these rules. The identification of errors relies on the required experience and qualification of the tester, as well as the correlation with the expertise and experience of the expert who develops the regulations. Such an approach incurs labor-intensive efforts due to the necessity of individually defining criteria (indicators) for all control subjects, based on both the orientation and the scale of this activity. In conclusion, recommendations for the perspectives of developing internal control in industrial enterprises have been proposed based on comprehensive risk management and the implementation of digitalization tools.