Purpose-The purpose of the study was to examine the relevance of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) in information management research, and how it has been extended in relation to its perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. Methodology-A desk study approach was used to review some of the studies that have used the model. Search engines, such as google scholar, yahoo search, and answers. com, were used to search through internationally renowned journals like Emerald, Science direct, IJRIC, South African Journal of Information Management and others. In all, twenty two ( 22) articles that were published from 1999 to 2016 were used. The 22 articles were those which have used the TAM in empirical studies and have well-described methodologies and clear findings. Findings-The review showed that TAM is still recognized as the right model for quantitative based information management research, and to a lesser extent qualitative information management research and desk studies. However, while some researchers concluded that the TAM is relevant in determining and assessing users' behaviour regarding technology usage with respect to time, others have criticised the TAM as too limited in the areas of theoretical assumptions and practical effectiveness. These critics have concluded that the model lacks the necessary attributes as a good theory for information system research. Conclusion-In essence, the conflicting views create inconclusiveness about usage of TAM as a theoretical model. Such inconclusiveness calls for further research, and such research should set clear boundaries with respect to measurement of the issues, sampling procedures, and the analytical procedures.
Studies have demonstrated that one of the world's most vital resources is information as it is required to solve problems and make decisions affecting both the present and the future. There is enough evidence to explain that the degree of success enjoyed by an organisation and its members depends largely on how well information is managed. The purpose of this paper is to present review of some major studies on information management in order to provide an understanding of existing knowledge, practices, identify the gaps and make a case for further studies in the area of information management. The research papers were generated from renowned journals such as Emerald, Science direct, IJRIC South African Journal of Information Management, and many others. The review indicates that information management is multi-disciplinary that combines skills and resources from many fields. The review also establishes that information management is distinctively different from information technology. While investment in information technology has not yielded corresponding impact on organisational performance, investment in information management has positively influenced organisational performance. Lack of resources such as funds, human resource, and infrastructure and managerial support have been identified as the main hindrance to information management programmes. The review discloses that formulation of policies and strategies that are in line with the organisational goals and strategies, the adoption of appropriate technologies and top management support are necessary for effective information management. Lastly, the review has shown that the technical aspect of information management has been over-emphasized but equal attention has not been paid to the management aspect. It is, therefore, recommended that researchers' attention need to be directed to information management.
The purpose of the study was to explore students' dispositions and attitudes toward computer education. The need for the study emanated from the relevance of computer education in human and national development and the state's interest in ICT for development which has made the study of the subject compulsory for all senior high school students. Explorative survey design was used and questionnaire was the tool developed to gather data from the respondents. The sample was selected through stratified and simple random techniques. The study disclosed that the majority of the students did not have access to computers at home and those who had it have not had it for long. The study also revealed that the female students had more positive attitude towards computer education than their male counterparts. Nonetheless, students did not perceive teachers to be giving preferential treatment to any of the gender groups during ICT lessons. The study recommends that the Government policy on "One Laptop Per Child" must be vigorously pursued to enable all senior high school students to have access to computers at home to improve their competencies and knowledge in Information Technology.
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