Ever-evolving wireless technology has given rise to a new way of conducting business, namely by using mobile devices that are ubiquitous and convenient to use in electronic commerce (e-commerce). Moreover, a new type of e-commerce has come into play, where business is conducted using applications installed on mobile devices -apps which can be tailored to perform specific services for each organisation. While the use of these apps has the capability of improving the profitability of an organisation, their uptake in Kenya has been low, and there is a paucity of information to explain why. Given this background, the current study was done to establish the challenges faced by users of these apps in Kenya's manufacturing industries. Grounded theory methodology was used to collect and analyse data, which identified technological, security, cost, computer literacy and environmental issues as the main obstacles to the use of these apps. Strategies to overcome such challenges are proposed. The article contributes to the literature by exploring the gaps between the characteristics of mobile applications for e-commerce and their ability to attract usage in manufacturing industries in Kenya. The research may also prove useful in guiding researchers who wish to use grounded theory methodology in their work.
Deposit-Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies have embraced mobile banking services to address efficiency challenges characterized by poor information delivery channels and high operational costs and to enhance their financial performance. However, the effect of mobile banking services on the performance of Deposit-Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies has not been well studied. Even though some studies have indicated the potential of mobile banking services towards improving organizational performance, other studies have indicated otherwise. Given this contradiction, this study sought to investigate the effect of mobile banking services on the performance of Deposit-Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Kenya. Descriptive and explanatory research designs were adopted. Using simple random sampling, the study was based on a sample of 86 Deposit-Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies drawn from a target population of 110 Deposit-Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies that were licensed by SACCO Societies Regulatory Authority as at 31st December 2011. The study found that three mobile banking services including mobile deposits services, mobile bill payments services and mobile statements services had a positive statistically significant effect on the financial performance of Deposit-Taking SACCOs in Kenya and therefore recommends their utilization to enhance the financial performance of the SACCO subsector.
The ubiquitous nature of mobile technologies and devices, present new challenges and opportunities for Deposit-Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) as they integrate them into their processes with the hope of improving their performance. To enhance their performance, Deposit-Taking SACCOs have adopted and are using mobile communication services including mobile messaging, mobile call services, mobile email, mobile chatting and mobile conferencing services. However, the effect of these mobile communication services on performance of Deposit-Taking SACCOs has not been well studied. Even though some studies have indicated the positive potential of mobile communication services, other studies indicate that they have no effect on organizational performance. Given these contradictions, this study sought to investigate the effect of mobile communication services on performance of Deposit-Taking SACCOs in Kenya. Descriptive and explanatory research designs were adopted using quantitative and qualitative approach to data collection, analysis and reporting. The study used a sample of 86 Deposit-Taking SACCOs drawn from a target population of 110 Deposit-Taking SACCOs that were licensed by SACCO Societies Regulatory Authority as at 31st December 2011. A structured questionnaire administered to two managers (from information technology and finance departments) in each SACCO was used to collect primary data. Inferential analysis revealed the exististence of statistically significant positive effect of mobile communication services on performance of Deposit-Taking SACCOs in Kenya. The study therefore recommends investments and increased utilization of mobile communication services within DepositTaking SACCOs in Kenya.
Rapid proliferation of the Internet of things (IoT) has helped solve a myriad of problems across different sectors. Whilst powered assets rely on their own power source to enhance asset monitoring, a need exists to develop an asset security system for non-powered assets. Since an IoT device has network layers, it can be used with the physical layer to solve this problem. As a result, a method of enhancing asset security with IoT was implemented. A GSM chip for SMS and server connection was used to communicate the battery status and location information obtained from a GPS chip. A method of detecting tamper on the device was implemented through infrared sensors. A microcontroller was the heart of the system as it interfaced with all other devices to form the IoT system. The result of the study was an efficient prototype of an IoT asset tracking device which communicates through SMS and it logs location data to a remote server through GPRS connection. There is a room for improvement in terms of optimizing power consumption to lengthen the duration before a recharge is required.
With the continuing digital revolution steered by the Internet, organizations are moving towards information technology integration to improve their performance. Regrettably, these developments have in no way been all-inclusive. The health gap between public institutions in first, second and third world nations has broadened. Public organizations in second and third world nations are characterized by poor performance. This study sought to establish the moderating effect of organizational characteristics on the relationship between information technology and performance of public hospitals in Kenya. The study used Technology Organization Environment (TOE) theory. The study was guided by explanatory and cross-sectional research design. The target population was 98 public hospitals in Kenya. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select a sample size of 294 respondents. Primary data was collected using semi-structured questionnaires. For data analysis, descriptive statistics and multiple regression analyses were used. The study results established that organizational characteristics moderated the relationship between information technology integration and performance of public hospitals in Kenya. Therefore, study concluded that organizational characteristics play a major role in an organization’s adoption and utilization of information technology integration. The study recommends technologies should be customized to fit the type of organizational characteristics for better performance.
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