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Perceived Usefulness of a Mandatory Information System

Authors :
Shimon Fridkin
Gil Greenstein
Avner Cohen
Aviran Damari
Source :
Applied Sciences, Vol 14, Iss 16, p 7413 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2024.

Abstract

This study examines the adoption and implementation of an information system in a mandatory context focusing on an Israeli governmental organization. The system referred to as “Slot” is an online platform for managing educational activities within this organization. The research investigates the impact of the system on its functionality users and the results of its usage. Additionally, the study explores factors that influence the acceptance and utilization of information systems, including whether the willingness to use the system under instruction depends on other variables. The key findings of this study are: perceived ease of use significantly and positively influences perceived usefulness; perceived usefulness significantly and positively affects symbolic adoption; and supervisor influence significantly and positively impacts perceived usefulness. Moreover, the relationship between perceived ease of use and symbolic adoption is entirely mediated by perceived usefulness as is the relationship between supervisor influence and symbolic adoption. The study’s limitations include the relatively small sample size and the specific context of the research, which may limit the generalizability of the findings. Future research could explore similar models in different organizational settings to validate and extend the applicability of the results. The findings suggest that enhancing the perceived ease of use and usefulness of mandatory systems can significantly impact their symbolic adoption, with supervisory influence playing a crucial role in shaping user perceptions. These insights can inform strategies for more effective implementation and management of information systems in mandatory settings.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20763417
Volume :
14
Issue :
16
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Applied Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.9f3492f3827243d7bf0856ed7779ba95
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/app14167413