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1 – 2 of 2Naomi Wangari Mwai, Joseph Kiplang’at and David Gichoya
The aim of this paper is to establish how resource dependency theory (RDT) and transaction cost theory (TCT) can inform decisions to outsource ICT services by public university…
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Purpose
The aim of this paper is to establish how resource dependency theory (RDT) and transaction cost theory (TCT) can inform decisions to outsource ICT services by public university libraries in Kenya.
Design/methodology/approach
The study adopted a multiple case study strategy in four selected public universities libraries in Kenya. Purposive sampling was used to identify respondents and data collection was done using a semi-structured interview schedule.
Findings
The study highlights how RDT and TCT theoretical perspectives illuminate some of the reasons, and problems associated with Information and Communications Technology outsourcing in Libraries. The paper concludes with recommendations and the way forward.
Research limitations/implications
The study was limited to the outsourcing of information technology services in four public university libraries in Kenya, namely, Kenyatta University (KU) in Kahawa, Nairobi; Moi University (MU) in Eldoret; University of Nairobi (UON) in Nairobi; and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) in Juja, Thika. This being a qualitative study (and taking into consideration the subjective views where bias could occur), the researchers ensured that the research was reliable by recording and taking notes during the interviews and by using peer-debriefing and professionals in the field to ascertain their views.
Practical implications
The paper provides practical insights into outsourcing of Information Technology (IT) services in Public University libraries and information centres in Kenya. This study is useful for university libraries, information professionals, information communication technology professionals and university management.
Social implications
The implications of the study are that outsourcing needs to be guided by clear policies that are documented and communicated to all the stakeholders.
Originality/value
This research assesses IT outsourcing services in selected public academic libraries in Kenya.
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Hassan M. Selim, Riyad Eid and Gomaa Agag
The adoption of smart classroom is increasing in higher education around the world. Yet, factors affecting smart classroom adoption have not been sufficiently explored. Based on…
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Purpose
The adoption of smart classroom is increasing in higher education around the world. Yet, factors affecting smart classroom adoption have not been sufficiently explored. Based on the innovation diffusion theory and external pressures, the present study developed a model to investigate the main drivers of smart classroom adoption.
Design/methodology/approach
SEM-AMOS was used to analyse the data collected from a sample of 1,208 educators.
Findings
The findings revealed that innovation diffusion theory and external pressures provide an appropriate model for understanding smart classroom adoption.
Practical implications
The findings offer important implications for higher education institutions, IT managers, and are likely to stimulate further research in the area of smart classrooms.
Originality/value
To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first study that used innovation diffusion theory external pressures to understanding smart classroom adoption.
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