A qualitative study of information technology adoption: How ten organizations adopted Web-based training

Chi Hong Simon Chan; Wai Ting Ngai

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2575.2007.00250.x

A qualitative study of information technology adoption: How ten organizations adopted Web-based training

Chi Hong Simon Chan, Wai Ting Ngai

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Abstract

Web-based training (WBT) has become prevalent in business organizations. This study used evidence from 10 organizations in Hong Kong to identify the significant factors that influenced their decision to adopt WBT. A qualitative field study was used. This study concluded the following three key factors significantly affect the adoption of WBT in Hong Kong: (1) the perceived benefits/costs of WBT, (2) organizational readiness, and (3) external pressures. The results and implications are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	289-315
Number of pages	27
Journal	Information Systems Journal
Volume	17
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2575.2007.00250.x
Publication status	Published - 1 Jul 2007

Keywords

External pressures
IT adoption
Organizational readiness
Perceived benefits
Qualitative study
Web-based training

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Software
Information Systems
Computer Networks and Communications

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