DETERMINANTS OF ADOPTION OF E-PROCUREMENT PRACTICES: A CRITIQUE OF LITERATURE REVIEW

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-31
Author(s):  
Robert Kariuki Waithaka ◽  
John G. Kimani
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Major Influence ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
The Public ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Research Findings

Purpose: This study proposes sought to determine factors influencing the adoption of e-procurement practices. Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps. The study adopted a desktop literature review method (desk study). This involved an in-depth review of studies related to factors influencing the adoption of e-procurement practices. The search was done generally by searching the articles in the Article title, abstract, keywords. A second search involved fully available publications on the subject of e-procurement practices. The third step involved the selection of fully accessible publications. The drawing and interpretation of research findings and sense which is not a quantitative impact evaluation, was important in this context, which implies that qualitative and thematic analysis was most suitable in this study. Findings: From the study, it was noted that E-procurement has not been fully adopted by all the agencies. Further, E-security, staffing, user acceptance and top management support were the factors that were found to be influencing adoption of e-procurement. Top management support and E-security are the major influence of E-procurement adoption especially in the public sector. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that Top management support among the organizations should set goals, strategies and baselines that are necessary for the adoption of the E-procurement and follow up to ensure implementation. The study also recommended that due to the sensitivity of the data and the legal nature of orders and payments, security of data should be enhanced. Organizations should create personalized technology systems that create a demand adaptation of ICT at every level of the organizational operations

The acceptance of newly introduced HR practices

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 334-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luigi Stirpe ◽  
Jaime Bonache ◽  
Jordi Trullen
Keyword(s):  
Supervisor Support ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
Hr Practices ◽  
Top Managers ◽  
Employee Acceptance ◽  
Innovation Climate

Purpose – HR practices are only effective if they are well accepted by employees. The purpose of this paper is to explore the effect of two forms of support on the acceptance of newly introduced HR practices (NHRPs): that of top managers and of supervisors. In addition, the authors analyze how these two forms of support work in conjunction with one another. The authors argue that a lack of consistency between the two impairs NHRP acceptance. The authors also explore variations in acceptance under different organizational climates. Design/methodology/approach – The analysis is based on an original sample of 307 employees from nine multinational companies operating in Spain. Multilevel regression analysis is used to test the hypotheses. Findings – The authors found that top management support, supervisor support, and innovation climate are all predictors of NHRP acceptance. The authors also found that low supervisor support reduces the effect of top management support. Finally, the authors found that innovation climate is not a substitute for management and supervisor support. Practical implications – The findings suggest that top management and supervisor behavior is critical to gaining employee acceptance of NHRPs, no matter how well designed such practices are or how well they address the needs of the organization and its employees. The findings also indicate that top managers and supervisors should coordinate the introduction of NHRPs, since employees perceive support signals from these two agents not only individually but also in conjunction. Originality/value – Recognizing that employee acceptance is an important determinant of the effectiveness of HR practices, the authors make a unique contribution to the literature by investigating some critical contextual enablers of acceptance.

Factors influencing project management effectiveness in the Malaysian local councils

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1146-1164
Author(s):  
Choon Hee Ong ◽  
Taufik Bahar
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Matrix Analysis ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Management Effectiveness ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
Factors Influencing

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between top management support, project mission (PM), synergy and project management effectiveness (PME) in the Malaysian local councils. It also attempts to analyze the relative importance and performance of the predictor constructs on the target construct for managerial actions. Design/methodology/approach Primary data based on 169 respondents were collected and analyzed using PLS-SEM to assess validity, reliability, hypothesis testing and importance-performance matrix analysis (IPMA) of the study constructs. Findings PM and synergy were found to be significantly and positively associated with PME. However, top management support was not related to PME. Synergy has the highest relative importance level in influencing PME and it is regarded as the most relevant construct for managerial actions. Research limitations/implications This study examines the significant factors that contribute to the effectiveness of project management in the local councils. It forms a basis for other state local councils to emulate the research model and compare the findings among different project teams in different locations. Practical implications The IPMA identifies synergy as a primary important construct for project management activities. It explains PME is linked with extensive collaboration, inter-departmental relations, interpersonal coordination and close liaisons. Originality/value This study is among the few that examines factors influencing PME in the Malaysian local councils. Inclusion of synergy as one of the predictor constructs will definitely help to improve the well-functioning and coordination of the project.

scholarly journals The Effect of Top Management Support on The Effectiveness of Public Sector Internal Audit in Indonesia with Competence and Independence as Intervening Variables

MBIA ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 243-257
Author(s):  
Kanta Rio Saputra ◽  
Srihadi Winarningsih ◽  
Evita Puspitasari
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Government

The phenomenon of corruption cases that often occur in local governments and BPK findings related to weaknesses in the internal control system indicates that the internal audit function in local governments is not yet effective. This study aims to examine and measure how much influence the factors that affect the effectiveness of internal audit in the public sector in Indonesia. The results of this study are expected to be used as a consideration for policy making by the Government, which is currently encouraging the improvement of the effectiveness of internal audit in Indonesia. The population in this study were all internal audits of local government in Indonesia. The data collected in this study were 55 internal audits of local government throughout Indonesia.  The research was conducted with a quantitative approach using SEM PLS. The results showed that independence and competence had a significant effect on the effectiveness of internal audit and top management support indirectly had a significant effect on the effectiveness of internal audit through competence and independence. However, top management support directly does not have a significant effect on the effectiveness of internal audit. This research also revealed that with the support of top management to the competence and independence of internal audit, it will be able to encourage a more effective internal audit in carrying out its duties and functions.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Strategic Information Systems Implementation In Government Parastatals: A Case Of Kenya Forest Service, Mau Forest Conservancy

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (15) ◽  
pp. 263
Author(s):  
Dorothy C. Koech ◽  
Evangeline M. Gichunge ◽  
Ann Thuo
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Forest Service ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Strategic Information ◽  
Strategic Information Systems ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
Systems Implementation ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Information Systems Implementation

The operations of parastatals could be greatly enhanced by the wellfocused application of information systems to support improvements in productivity, management effectiveness and ultimately, the quality of services offered to citizens. Assessing the strategies of information systems (ISs) implementation has been identified as one of the most critical issues in IS field. However, studies relating to this issue within the context of kenyan parastatals are few and lack the ability to propose a major set of factors influencing the strategic IS implementation. The study sought to determine the influence of top management support, expertise, infrastructure and enduser training on strategic information systems implementation at Kenya Forest Service. The study adopted descriptive research design using a sample of 262 drawn from a population of 831 staff of the Kenya Forest Service, Head of Conservancy Mau selected using stratified and simple random sampling technique. Data was collected by questionnaires and analysed by descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed that the relationship of top management support, expertise, end-user training and infrastructure explain a strong change in strategic information systems implementation. The study concluded that to ensure strategy is implemented as intended, senior executives must endevour to persuade the employees of their ideas and that IT professionals' technical backgrounds is critical both during the selection and acquisition of complex IT system and for the implementation of information system into adopting organizations.

EFFECT OF TOP MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, SYSTEM QUALITY, AND INFORMATION QUALITY ON SATISFACTION ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM USERS IN LEMBAGA PERKREDITAN DESA (LPD) IN UBUD DISTRICT

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-142
Author(s):  
Sang Ayu Putu Arie Indraswarawati ◽  
I Putu Deddy Samtika Putra ◽  
Ni Wayan Cahyani
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Support System ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Management Support ◽  
System Quality ◽  
Accounting Information System ◽  
Top Management Support

The use of Accounting Information System (AIS) is very helpful in accommodating all the information needed to make an accurate decision. Indicators in determining the good and bad performance of an information system can be seen through AIS user satisfaction and usage. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of top management support, system quality and information quality on AIS user satisfaction. The sample selection method used was purposive sampling. The research sample was 147 people consisting of administrators, loan officers and savings at 29 Lembaga Perkreditan Desa (LPD) in Ubud Subdistrict. The data in this study is primary data which is the answer from the questionnaire. The regression results show that all variables have a significance of 0,000. It shows that top management support, system quality and information quality have positive influences on Accounting Information System user satisfaction.

PENGARUH DUKUNGAN MANAJEMEN PUNCAK, MANAJEMEN PROYEK DAN KETERLIBATAN PENGGUNA TERHADAP TINGKAT KESUKSESAN IMPLEMENTASI ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING PADA PERUSAHAAN DI JABODETABEK

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-154
Author(s):  
Julian Aristo
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
User Involvement ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Top Management Support

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have become vital strategic tools in today’s competitive business environment. Implementation of ERP systems is a highly complex process which is influenced not only by technical, but also by other factors. The purpose of this research to find out factors influencing the success of ERP implementations in companies in Jabodetabek. In this research three factors of success implementation ERP were selected on the bases of previous research that includes top management support, project management and user involvement. The results indicate that top management support and project management are key factors affecting the success of ERP implementations, while user involvement does not affect the success of ERP implementations. Top management support, project management and user involvement affect the success rate of 72.7% of ERP implementations. While the rest equal to 27.3% influenced by other variables not included in this research model. Keywords: Enterprise Resource Planning, Top management support, project management, user involvement

E-procurement in small and medium sized enterprises; facilitators, obstacles and effect on performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 839-866
Author(s):  
Cristóbal Sánchez-Rodríguez ◽  
Angel Rafael Martínez-Lorente ◽  
David Hemsworth
Keyword(s):  
Business Performance ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Process Performance ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Procurement Process ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
Strategic Purchasing ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze e-procurement in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and its relationship with top management support, IT obstacles and strategic purchasing and the effect of e-procurement on performance (procurement performance and business performance). Design/methodology/approach The hypotheses were tested using a sample of 199 managers from SMEs in manufacturing. Findings The results indicated a significant relationship between e-procurement in SMEs and top management support, IT obstacles and strategic purchasing. Similarly, the authors found a positive relationship between e-procurement and procurement process performance and business performance. Practical implications The findings stress to SME managers, the need to pay attention to top management support, IT obstacles and strategic purchasing when implementing e-procurement. Similarly, it provides evidence of the benefits of e-procurement on procurement process performance and business performance. Originality/value This study fills a gap in the literature regarding e-procurement in SMEs and its impact on performance. SMEs constitute a significant part of today’s economies and e-procurement can significantly impact the performance of these organizations.

scholarly journals DETERMINAN EFEKTIVITAS AUDITOR INTERNAL PEMERINTAH (Studi Pada Kantor Inspektorat Provinsi Maluku Utara)

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Irfan Zamzam ◽  
Suriana AR Mahdi
Keyword(s):  
Career Path ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Professional Expertise ◽  
Internal Auditor ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
Quality Of Work

This study examines the determinants of the effectiveness of internal auditors at the Office of the Inspectorate of North Maluku. Specifically, this study tests; influence of professional expertise, quality of work, independence, perceived career path and top management influence of internal auditor on the effectiveness of internal audit. Analysis was conducted by using multiple regression analysis from 43 respondents. The results showed that; Professional expertise, quality of work, independence and career path affect the effectiveness of internal audit while top management support does not influence the effectiveness of internal audit.

scholarly journals Predictors of physicians’ intentions to use clinical practice guidelines on antimicrobial in tertiary general hospitals of China: a structural equation modeling approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qingwen Deng ◽  
Zhichao Zeng ◽  
Yuhang Zheng ◽  
Junhong Lu ◽  
Wenbin Liu
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Management Support ◽  
General Hospitals ◽  
Top Management Support

Abstract Background With inappropriate use of antimicrobials becoming a great public health concern globally, the issue of applying clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) to regulate the rational use of antimicrobials has attracted increasing attention. Taking tertiary general hospitals in China for example, this study aimed to identify factors to investigate the comprehensive influencing mechanism for physicians’ intention to use CPGs on antimicrobials. Methods Based on the integration of Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), and Technology-Organization-Environment framework (TOE), a questionnaire survey was conducted covering potential determinants of affecting physicians’ intentions to use CPGs on antimicrobials at the individual level (attitude, subjective norms and perceived risk), technical level (relative advantage and ease of use), and organizational level (top management support and organizational implementation). Data were collected from 644 physicians in tertiary general hospitals in eastern, central and western China, which were obtained by multi-stage random sampling. The structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to link three-level factors with physicians’ behavioral intentions. Results The majority of the participants (94.57%) showed a positive tendency toward intention to use CPGs on antimicrobials. The reliability and validity analysis showed the questionnaire developed from the theoretical model was acceptable. SEM results revealed physicians’ intentions to use CPGs on antimicrobials was associated with attitude (β = 0.166, p < 0.05), subjective norms (β = 0.244, p < 0.05), perceived risk (β = − 0.113, p < 0.05), relative advantage (β = 0.307, p < 0.01), top management support (β = 0.200, p < 0.05) and organizational implementation (β = 0.176, p < 0.05). Besides, subjective norms, perceived risk, relative advantage, ease of use, and top management support showed their mediating effects from large to small on the intentions, which were 0.215, 0.140, 0.103, 0.088, − 0.020, respectively. Conclusions This study revealed the significance of multifaceted factors to enhance the intention to use CPGs on antimicrobials. These findings will not only contribute to the development of targeted intervention strategies on promoting the use of CPGs on antimicrobials, but also provide insights for future studies about physicians’ adoption behaviors on certain health services or products.

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