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Predicting the adoption of e-procurement in construction project delivery in Sub-Saharan Africa: an application of UTAUT2.
- Source :
- Construction Innovation (Emerald Group Publishing Limited); 2023, Vol. 23 Issue 5, p1038-1053, 16p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Purpose: The substantial benefits of e-procurement to organizations and institutions have, over the past two decades, become central to supply chain management. This study aims to identify the factors that facilitate the adoption of e-procurement system using modified Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2). Design/methodology/approach: Using a quantitative approach, the factors identified in the UTAUT2 are operationalized and examined carefully. The investigation has been conducted using a survey questionnaire. The data set has been obtained from 205 construction professionals in Ghana. Findings: The research evinced that the decision by individuals to adopt e-procurement is mainly influenced by performance expectancy and social influence. By implication, the study found out that the respondents are more likely to adopt e-procurement if it is seen to be user-friendly and useful, and when they have a community of people supporting its use. Overall, the findings suggest that the model can stimulate a high adoption and intention to use e-procurement technologies, given its good predictive potential and robustness. Practical implications: The structures uncovered in the study show that not all UTAUT2 factors are applicable within the study area. The findings provide a good backdrop in the development of policy and a roadmap for e-procurement implementation in Ghana. This is particularly useful for system development and implementation purposes for government agencies, contracting organizations, professionals and users of e-procurement technologies. Originality/value: The original contribution and value of the paper is the use of UTAUT2 to provide evidence on their significance to e-procurement adoption among construction professionals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14714175
- Volume :
- 23
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Construction Innovation (Emerald Group Publishing Limited)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 173803023
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-09-2021-0174